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“Cyberspace. A consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts . . . A graphic representation of data abstracted from the banks of every computer in the human system.” quote by William Gibson
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““Cyberspace. A consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts . . . A graphic representation of data abstracted from the banks of every computer in the human system.””

William Gibson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Neuromancer by William Gibson, 1984

Cyberspace is a shared, imagined digital realm created by countless users worldwide, reflecting the collective flow of data.

In simple terms: A shared digital world built from data.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the collective nature of digital information.

Themes

technology culture information society

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • online collaboration
  • education
  • data visualization
  • cybersecurity
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

digital reality collective perception data abstraction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does shared digital perception shape reality?
  • What responsibilities arise from collective data use?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook individual agency and privacy concerns.

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