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futuristic-urban-environment

The chapter depicts a technologically advanced New York City with automated transportation and high-rise complexes integrated with sophisticated control systems.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Two Faces Of Tomorrow (1979)James P. Hogan

Chapter 3

The chapter introduces Dr. Raymond Dyer, a researcher in a futuristic New York, reflecting on his personal life and preparing for work at the City University of New York's Faculty of Information Processing Sciences. He interacts with colleagues Chris Steeton and Ron Stokes, highlighting their research environment and ongoing projects, setting the stage for their work on advanced programming and adaptive systems. The narrative establishes the setting, character dynamics, and the professional context of cutting-edge scientific research.