Peter Watts has taken the core myths of the First Contact story and shaken them to pieces. The result is a shocking and mesmerizing performance, a tour-de-force of provocative and often alarming ideas. It is a rare novel that has… — Karl Schroeder Copy Share Image
“He spun in clear air, weightless again but traveling too fast to breathe the air that tore past his lips. As his vision darkened… — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
Foresight is not about predicting the future, it's about minimizing surprise. — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
“Lost their stomachs, sealed up their anuses and adopted the autotroph way” — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
Introducing a technology is not a neutral act--it is profoundly revolutionary. If you present a new technology to the world you are effectively legislating… — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
“DON’T ABUSE ME, I’ve never flown one of these things before.” Richard Reiss put the tip of his tongue between his teeth and squinted… — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
Peter Watts has taken the core myths of the First Contact story and shaken them to pieces. The result is a shocking and mesmerizing… — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
“I don’t want to destroy, not even destroy the R.E.” he said. “I … want to build.” — Karl Schroeder Copy Share
