Neal Stephenson

@nealstephenson

Author of Snow Crash, Diamond Age, Cryptonomicon, Baroque Cycle, et al.

Seattle, WA
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Joined January 2010
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  1. Retweeted
    Nov 30

    "This is a tale of espionage and betrayal and the dark secrets of a decades-long cold war. It is a story of otherworldly horror, of strange nameless forces that lie beneath the reality we know. In other words, it is the story of a marriage." -Austin Grossman's Crooked "

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  2. Nov 23

    Termination Shock tour update - Neal is in Indianapolis tonight, 11/23.! His tour resumes after Thanksgiving in-person in Philly and NYC, plus 2 more virtual events on the 2nd and 3rd of December. Get in on the fun!

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  3. Retweeted
    Nov 23

    Another wonderful review for TERMINATION SHOCK by , this time from the . “Deals brilliantly and innovatively with our era’s most pressing existential matter — while delivering stratospheric gigatons of carefully engineered delight.”

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  4. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    Our statement on Meta's microfluidic glove prototype

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  5. Nov 16

    Today’s the day – Termination Shock is on sale wherever you get your books here in the US. Grab your copy – and join Neal’s tour, in-person or virtually. Details:

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  6. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    Happy publication day to ! says, in The New York Times Book Review, “Termination Shock manages to pull off a rare trick, at once wildly imaginative and grounded.” We couldn't agree more.

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  7. Nov 15

    Only one day until TERMINATION SHOCK is in bookstores. Tour info: and grab a signed copy here and here

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  8. Nov 13

    Here's me testing the open source headset a few years ago. A simulation of the gap between the Eurasian and N. American tectonic plates. So realistic it gave me hypothermia. The most convincing XR experience I've had. Didn't have to surrender any of my personal data

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  9. Retweeted
    Nov 11

    Here's my conversation with , one of the greatest sci-fi writers ever, from Snow Crash & Cryptonomicon to his new book Termination Shock. We talk about space, aliens, AI, VR, cryptocurrency, and the future of humanity.

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  10. Nov 9

    Don't forget - if you have pre-ordered TERMINATION SHOCK by , you can submit your proof of purchase to view an exclusive video of Neal talking about the science behind, & the characters of, the book. DETAILS: This offer ends 11/16 at 9am.

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  11. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    . on the metaverse, and on his new novel Termination Shock, in this Q&A. Termination Shock goes on sale next week, Tuesday, November 16th.

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  12. Nov 5

    Neal’s book tour kicks off with the publication of his new novel, Termination Shock, in less than 2 weeks! Check out the in-person and virtual events and get your ticket now.

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  13. Nov 1

    Here's the first minute from the audiobook edition of TERMINATION SHOCK by , read by Edoardo Ballerini. Available for pre-order now, on sale Nov. 16th.

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  14. Retweeted
    Nov 1

    “Neal Stephenson has never been afraid of engaging with big ideas within genre forms, and Termination Shock might be his most visionary, and timely, book yet.” -Chicago Review of Books. Termination Shock by goes on sale on Nov. 16th!

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  15. Oct 29

    Since there seems to be growing confusion on this: I have nothing to do with anything that FB is up to involving the Metaverse, other than the obvious fact that they're using a term I coined in Snow Crash. There has been zero communication between me and FB & no biz relationship.

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  16. Oct 29

    "Amalgamated Coal, the world's largest producer of fossil fuels, is no longer Amalgamated Coal. It is now Marfreshca!, which operates organic lemonade stands on the surface of Mars."

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  17. Retweeted
    Oct 28

    TERMINATION SHOCK by selected in the monthly preview for November! check it out, and pre-order. On sale 11/16.

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  18. Oct 28

    Catch on tour for his new technothriller TERMINATION SHOCK, out 11/16. Here’s the complete list of in person & virtual events. Cities: Seattle, San Fran, Denver, Madison, Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Phoenixville, NYC

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  19. Oct 26

    Just three short weeks until TERMINATION SHOCK by Neal Stephenson goes on sale on 11/16. Pre-order: Attend an event, live and/or virtual:

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  20. Retweeted
    Oct 26

    . profiles in anticipation of his forthcoming novel, TTERMINATION SHOCK, on sale Nov. 16th. “Arguably no sci-fi writer has the specific combination of vision, reach, and ardent fandom that Stephenson does.”

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