Snow Crash

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson takes place in a not-so-distant future, but the technology is much more advanced than modern technology. Virtual reality has taken the world by storm in what’s called the Metaverse, a place where computer users, which is only about 10% of the world at this point, can be anything they want. Users of the Metaverse can pick an avatar to be and then walk all around the Metaverse, interacting with other users that are standing in a room halfway across the world. Stephenson’s

Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash In Snow Crash, a novel by Neal Stephenson, Stephenson examines how expanding technology affects a society. He introduces us to a world where a computer virus is altering people's minds, and where they have no control over themselves. He vividly describes how Hiro, the protagonist, must fight the virus to save the future of the world.      Technology is expanding everyday. Our society has grown and expanded and has become extremely powerful because of new technologies

Real World meets The Matrix. In this virtual world called The Sims Online, people "live" in a virtual environment peopled by avatars created by thousands of other gamers. Neal Stephenson envisioned this future ten years prior with his release of Snow Crash. Stephenson describes a computer-generated

Morality and Ethics on Transhumanism A Concentrated Look at The Diamond Age Stephan Ehr Science Fiction HU 424 April 17, 2015  Envision a world where nano sized robots can burrow themselves into your skin just by touching something or perhaps explode within you on command. Consider perchance, a world were humans have collective thoughts and can generate the processing power of a super computer. Sounds like something out of an awesome dream or a nightmare, depending on how you perceive it. These

Nanotechnology Jeremy Rifkin wrote, in his article Biotech Century: Playing Ecological Roulette with Mother Natures Design, "Humans have been remaking the Earth for as long as we have had a history." Well the path of history humans have chosen to take also affects how we remake the Earth. In Neal Stephensons novel, The Diamond Age, one is shown how the technology of the time reshapes the political, economical and educational aspects of history. That technology is the manipulation of molecules

Day When I was 16 years old and my family and I still lived in Missouri, which seems to get a whole bunch more snow than Ohio does during the winter, but since I was homeschooled I didn’t get very many snow days off. However, I remember this one certain snow day where my family and friends had a great day sledding, spending time together, and just having a fun time. On this snow day I remember my mom getting a call from my older brother’s roommate’s mother to join her and her kids in a

huge pile of snow, I heard the whipping wind blowing snow in my face. I felt the plastic of my sled. As I took my feet off the ground I smelled the smell of a new winter coat. As I was flying down the hill of snow I tasted the snow flying at my face. That day I went to the fairgrounds with my mom and sister. It was about 3 days to Christmas and there was a snowstorm. Never go outside when it is 0 degrees out. I learned my lesson. That day my five senses were roused by the wind, the snow, the ice, but

was no sign of grass to be seen. All that could be seen was white, frozen blanket of thick snow. I started to get ready for the school day and I just prayed that school was going to be canceled. As soon as I was fully ready I stepped outside and my food sunk down a foot and a half below the snow! I could not believe it that school was still open. As soon as I got to my car that was completely covered in snow, my mother comes out and yells that school was closed. I felt a huge wave as release and I

The winter sport is snowmobiling and you do need a lot gear to protect you. Eye protection is essential and may include a helmet visor, goggles, and sunglasses. They protect the eyes from tree limbs, snow and ice kicked up from other snowmobiles, flying debris, as well as protect your eyes from watering from the wind and cold. Face masks can be important to have on very cold days to prevent frostbite. Your gloves should repel water and wind to help keep your hands warm. Fleece or wool glove

I heard a soft whooshing sound as my skis slid across the soft powdered snow, which glistened in the winter sun. I felt practically no wind and it was the perfect temperature to prevent both slush, all in all the conditions were perfect for a day of skiing with my family. I was accompanied by my mom, uncle, and about 8 cousins. We had all woken up at the crack of dawn and began the hour and a half journey to Mount Sunapee, which for us is the prime skiing location. About eight at the time i had only