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As usual Neal Stephenson was ahead of the game. The plot to duplicate "A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer" is facilitated by Confucians needing educational mater
by adolph 4y ago
As usual Neal Stephenson was ahead of the game. The plot to duplicate "A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer" is facilitated by Confucians needing educational materials for vast numbers of girls (maybe clones?) being raised on nursery ships.
- snovv_crash 4y agoThey were unwanted daughters who were discarded by a society that wanted sons. (and yes Stephenson is a genius)