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simstim-technology

Simstim is a sensory technology that allows one person to experience another's physical sensations and perceptions in real time, highlighting the fusion of flesh and machine.

1 chapter across 1 book

Neuromancer (1984)William Gibson

Chapter 5

In this chapter, Case engages in a complex cybernetic operation involving Simstim technology and cyberspace navigation, collaborating with Molly and a group called the Panther Moderns to infiltrate the Sense/Net system. The narrative explores the immersive experience of cyberspace, the nature of identity and embodiment in virtual environments, and the emerging subcultures within the Sprawl. Case's technical prowess and the interplay between physical and digital realities are foregrounded as he prepares for a high-stakes intrusion.