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[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) What if I told you it is possible to actually read the books that Dan used as source material to create his podcasts... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Actually have been reading this fantastic book called Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. MacArthur has an excellent set of cameos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) While I like Neal Stephenson (favourite being Diamond Age) I haven't read Cryptonomicon. His novels do contain riffs on history and persons from the past I wouldn't rely on his works for solid historical knowledge. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for the recommendation. It is on my To be read list...but that is a very long list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Actually have been reading this fantastic book called Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. MacArthur has an excellent set of cameos. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) While I like Neal Stephenson (favourite being Diamond Age) I haven't read Cryptonomicon. His novels do contain riffs on history and persons from the past I wouldn't rely on his works for solid historical knowledge. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for the recommendation. It is on my To be read list...but that is a very long list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) While I like Neal Stephenson (favourite being Diamond Age) I haven't read Cryptonomicon. His novels do contain riffs on history and persons from the past I wouldn't rely on his works for solid historical knowledge. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for the recommendation. It is on my To be read list...but that is a very long list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for the recommendation. It is on my To be read list...but that is a very long list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for the recommendation. It is on my To be read list...but that is a very long list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 1 point 2 years ago Right there with ya, bud. permalink fedilink source parent
