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smart-construction-systems

The construction site employs intelligent materials and digital communication to coordinate building tasks, blending physical labor with computational control.

1 chapter across 1 book

Distraction (1998)Bruce Sterling

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Oscar and Clare confront the imminent end of their relationship, acknowledging its impermanence and the sacrifices made for their careers. Later, Oscar collaborates with Dr. Greta Penninger on a late-night smart construction project, revealing their contrasting personalities and professional frustrations, while exploring the complexities of human relationships and emotional isolation within a high-tech, distributed assembly environment.