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The Peripheral is a 2014 science fiction novel by William Gibson. The novel explores the concept of communication with future societies through computer technology. It is set in a future where advanced technology allows for such interactions, raising questions about causality and the nature of time. Gibson is a leading figure in the cyberpunk genre, known for his explorations of technology's impact on society and humanity, including his coining of the term "cyberspace".

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