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Permutation City

by Greg Egan · 1994

Greg Egan's science fiction novel about consciousness, simulation, and digital existence.

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Greg Egan · Science fiction author

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Author of idea-dense science fiction including Permutation City.

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Science FictionAISimulation

Permutation City

by Greg Egan · 1994

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Greg Egan · Science fiction author

Documented citation: Public indexes report Hassabis advising that Permutation City is best read before Diaspora.

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