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The Girl Who Was Plugged In

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"The Girl Who Was Plugged In" is a novella by James Tiptree, Jr. (Alice Sheldon) that won a Hugo Award for best novella. Set in a media-saturated future, the story features an unattractive, homeless girl who is recruited to remotely control the body of a manufactured celebrity. This narrative is considered a prophetic early inspiration for the cyberpunk genre, exploring themes of celebrity worship, product placement, and the influence of global corporations. The novella delves into the nature of identity and exploitation within a technologically advanced society.1

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