2121: A Tale From the Next Century - Hardcover

Susan A. Greenfield

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1908800577 ISBN 13: 9781908800572

Publisher: Head of Zeus, 2013

Synopsis

In the near future, humanity has experienced a great schism. The larger part is ruled by instinct and pleasure: they are ageless, beautiful yet wholly dependent on technology designed by previous generations to sustain them. Having no social structure or self-consciousness to speak of, to the minority they are simply known as the Others. But into this unmarked, timeless community walks Fred, the first visitor from a far-off land. His people are the N-Ps, governed by logic, revolted by the mindless, unfettered sollipsism of the Others. In all respects a model N-P, as Fred conducts his studies, he finds himself caught in an awkward relationship with his test subjects. Fred begins to feel for the childlike members of the Dwelling he observes. Embracing their gaudy, hyperreal life of screens and implants, Fred begins to be changed himself, even as he begins to affect the minds of these Others in ways that may not be to their benefit.

About this title

About the Author:

Baroness Susan Greenfield, CBE, is a British scientist, writer, broadcaster, and member of the House of Lords. www.susangreenfield.com

Review:

'Susan Greenfield enthrals and intrigues in equal measure. A force of intellect and a force of nature.' John Humphrys. 'Challenging, original, readable and personal' Oliver Sacks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1908800577
• ISBN 13: 9781908800572
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368