futuristic-campus

In this introductory chapter of Rainbows End, Robert is introduced to wearable computing technology, including contact lenses and embroidered clothing embedded with microprocessors, which enable augmented reality and ensemble coding. He encounters a virtual visitor, Sharif, a graduate student seeking an interview and companionship to navigate the transformed world, leading Robert to visit the radically changed UCSD campus, where he observes the integration of advanced technology and the coexistence of old and new cultural elements.