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need a sci-fi rec that’s a page turner, fun to read but not too stupid examples: altered carbon there is no antimemetics division project Hail Mary too cerebral for rn: the culture, greg egan, etc too dumb: the expanse, ready player one

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I like metamorphosis of the prime intellect

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I love novels like the ones listed, so came to thread to find recommendations that i hadn’t already read. You win the prize…the only book I’ve neither read nor dismissed as being obviously not for me. Downloading now!

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I bet many people will skip thinking “no because aella” and as someone who doesn’t even follow her let me ask you - please make an exception because she’s given a great recommendation. A really uncommonly great niche book I plan to read. See the link!

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The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect - Wikipedia

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Weird ass story but very cool. Atun-Shei Films made a good (spoiler-filled, for those who haven't read the book) video about it. It's kind of an adaptation, but also an exploration of its place in web culture.

Atun Shei's The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect

The novel is available to read for free on the author's website: http://localroger.com/prime-intellect/mopiall.htmlThat's right, it's another artsy book repo...

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is this the one you were telling me about in Boulder Creek?

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That's kinda on the Greg Egan level though, in terms of impact

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just realized i read this in like middle school wtf

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I liked the central conceit but the ending was weak.

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