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novel by Gibson
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Agency is a 2020 novel by William Gibson, a leading figure in the cyberpunk science fiction movement. It is set in the same universe as his earlier novel, The Peripheral, and explores themes of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the nature of information. The story involves characters interacting with different timelines and realities, often through advanced technology. Gibson is known for coining the term "cyberspace" and his work often depicts a near-future society grappling with the implications of rapidly advancing technology and corporate control.12

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