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Neuromancer Lesson Plan

Introduction to Neuromancer

Neuromancer, written by William Gibson and published in 1984, is a science fiction novel best known for being one of the first examples of the "cyberpunk" genre. Upon publication, Neuromancer received critical acclaim, winning the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award—the only novel to win all three prestigious science-fiction prizes. The novel was Gibson's debut work, although Gibson had previously explored many of its characters and themes in his short stories.

The novel explores the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, focusing on the potential dangers posed by corporate power, artificial intelligence, and criminality. Its protagonist, Henry...

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