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mediatronic-architecture

Buildings in Pudong utilize advanced mediatronic materials that display dynamic, high-resolution characters and imagery, reflecting cultural identities and commercial messages.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson

Chapter 78

Nell navigates the futuristic and densely built Pudong Economic Zone in Shanghai, observing its cultural and architectural diversity while evading suspicious followers. She attempts to engage with Madame Ping's organization by applying for a job as a scriptwriter, emphasizing the importance of personalized entertainment over mere physical performance. Madame Ping introduces Nell to the philosophy that the industry of entertainment surpasses the industry of things in significance, and she advises Nell on the subtlety required in dealing with clients.