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scripted-interactivity
The concept that ractive performances follow predetermined plot trees rather than true improvisation, limiting actor autonomy.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson
Chapter 34
This chapter traces Miranda's journey from a disadvantaged childhood to becoming a professional ractor, highlighting her determination and the technological transformation she undergoes through dermal grid implantation. It details her initial experiences in the ractive industry, including her interaction with Fred Epidermis and the challenges of adapting to a highly controlled, scripted performance environment. The chapter emphasizes the contrast between Miranda's aspirations and the commercialized, mechanized nature of ractive acting.