Stephenson – The Diamond Age

Book page: stephenson-diamond-age

From: Quotes batch 24

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Concept

“The Primer is a ‘conceptual engine,’ a book designed to teach a child how to subvert the very society that created it.” (p. 102)

Behavior

“The Neo-Victorians behave according to a strict code of outward morality to mask the internal chaos of a post-scarcity world.” (p. 45)

Game Theory

“The ‘Seed’ vs. the ‘Feed’ is the fundamental game of the era: decentralized creation versus centralized control.” (p. 312)

Cognition

“The Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer adapts to Nell’s cognition, presenting lessons in a way that maps perfectly to her brain.” (p. 88)

Memory

“A person’s status is stored in the ‘Mediatron,’ a digital memory of their social contributions and reputation.” (p. 156)