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My opinion? I began writing the stories that turned into Accelerando in 1998, largely to keep myself from having a work-induced nervous breakdown during the dot
by cstross 5y ago
My opinion? I began writing the stories that turned into Accelerando in 1998, largely to keep myself from having a work-induced nervous breakdown during the dot-com bubble. I finished it in 2003/04. It's journeyman work, and I like to think I'm both a better writer and a deeper/broader thinker than I was back then: it's no masterpiece, and I'm a little embarrassed by its staying power among the folks here.
- arethuza 5y agoFor what it's worth, I think you're being a bit hard on yourself - the exuberance and density of ideas of Accelerando make it a good read. Also, while I'm at it - I don't know how many times I've read A Colder War but the ending still gives me the creeps.
- prionassembly 5y ago"Accelerando" is an awesome name, and it came on the scene just as the "exponential pace!" thing was going on in the zeitgeist. I feel like you want to move beyond being the "Accelerando guy". You have my best wishes on that.