Through the Looking Glass - The Post-9/11 Era Has Caught Up With William Gibson's Vision.
| September 6, 2007 |  View for printing |
Back when it was a more meaningful phrase, Gibson achieved renown for writing "science fiction." He famously invented the word "cyberspace" in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," which has sold more than 6 1/2 million copies. This was before virtually anyone -- including him -- knew that something called the Internet was being born. He is also credited with inventing the idea of the "matrix," as well as foreseeing some of the twistiest aspects of globalization.
By Joel Garreau Washington Post Staff Writer
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