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SlantIn the sixth decade of the 21st century, the world has been transformed. Nanotechnology has been perfected, giving humans the ability to change their environment and themselves on the cellular level. And the study of the mind has brought about a revolution in both human psychotherapy and artificial intelligence. It's a sane and perfect world. Almost. A man called Jack Giffey is planning to break into the Omphalos, the most secure building in all of
In the sixth decade of the 21st century, the world has been transformed. Nanotechnology has been perfected, giving humans the ability to change their environment and themselves on the cellular level. And the study of the mind has brought about a revolution in both human psychotherapy and artificial intelligence.
It's a sane and perfect world. Almost. A man called Jack Giffey is planning to break into the Omphalos, the most secure building in all of separatist Green Idaho. Rumor says that the Omphalos houses the not-quite-dead, the very wealthy deceased who are still alive, their brains connected directly into Thinkers, Artificial Intelligences that provide a virtual reality. Data is the great treasure of the new millennium, and Giffey plans to tap into the Omphalos datastream, to steal the knowledge gathered by the inhabitants of the Omphalos.In the offices of Mind Design, Inc., the most advanced Artificial Intelligence in the world has had a unique experience. She has received a request for contact from a new AI, one she does not know and did not help to design. Jill has never met a stranger of her own kind before; is it an alien Thinker, or the offspring of some vast conspiracy? Slant is set in Bear's Queen of Angels universe, and is one of the great science fiction novels of the 1990s.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 07/20/2010
ISBN: 9780765325266
Pages: 349
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d
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★★★★★ 5
Great Research
Format: Hardcover
Excellent book. Great research and easy to read. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Knowledgeable History; Uncharitable Theological Commentary
Format: Kindle
The author seems incredibly knowledgeable about the topic. I am learning a tremendous amount about the period bridging the Old and New Testament periods by reading this book. However, it is incredibly frustrating to me that the author compares modern day fellow-Christian cessationists with the unbelieving Sanhedrin whom Stephen excoriated in Acts chapter 7.
"The insinuation is that the Holy Spirit, which had inspired the Torah, was the very same spirit who had been prophetically active down to the time of Jesus but whom the Jewish leaders were now railing against. One wonders what words Stephen would have for modern readers who perpetuate the notion of prophetic silence."
At first this passage irritated me as an unnecessary and uncharitable jab. But I decided to write a review to let readers know to be prepared: if you do not have a Grudem-style view of ongoing prophecy, you should expect the author of this book to take cheap and uncharitable jabs, and to compare you to unbelieving Jews who rejected God's word. It actually colors my ability to take the author seriously, though I paid far too much for this book not to persevere through it.
The author could have chosen to take an objective and charitable stance and simply report the facts. I'm surprised an editor didn't encourage the author to restrain his criticisms.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
★★★★★ 5
a true blessing for Scriptural insight into God’s eternal plan !!
Format: Paperback
This book was extremely informative and helpful in understanding the Scriptures!!! Not only that,
it was hopeful and reassuring for the future!! I am so glad i bought this book!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I read all his books. Good prices at Amason
Format: Hardcover
Good book. Easy to read. Good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good book to study inm Bible Study
Format: Hardcover
I tought through this book in my Bible study class at our church. Everyone thought it was great. we had some good discussions about each lesson.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026