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interface-storm
A phenomenon affecting local civilizations when encountering advanced technology or beings, noted as an important narrative element to be elaborated.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 688
This chapter is a meta-textual set of authorial notes and reflections concerning the internal consistency and worldbuilding of 'A Fire Upon the Deep.' It addresses issues such as the plausibility of artificial intelligence development in different zones of the galaxy, the timing and pacing of the narrative, and character behavior and emotional expression. The notes also discuss the technical details of starship travel speeds and distances within the story's setting.