Neuromancer by William Gibson

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Neuromancer by William Gibson is a seminal science fiction novel published in 1984. It follows the story of Case, a talented but down-on-his-luck computer hacker, who is hired by a mysterious employer named Armitage. Case teams up with Molly, a skilled cyborg, and Peter Riviera, a sociopathic thief, to execute a complex cyber heist. Their mission involves infiltrating the powerful Tessier-Ashpool family's stronghold on the orbiting space station Freeside. The ultimate goal is to merge two artificial intelligences, Wintermute and Neuromancer, which could potentially create a superintelligent entity. Gibson's novel is renowned for introducing the concept of "cyberspace," a virtual world that can be accessed through bio-mechanical interfaces. Neuromancer predicted advancements in AI and virtual reality, setting the stage for the cyberpunk genre. The book explores themes of technology, identity, and existentialism in a dystopian future. It received critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards. Gibson's vision of a future where technology and humanity intertwine has influenced countless works in literature, film, and technology.