Greg Egan

3 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Philosophy

Greg Egan is an Australian author known for his contributions to science fiction. His notable works include "Permutation City," which explores themes of consciousness and virtual reality, "Diaspora," a narrative about post-human existence, and "Quarantine," which delves into the nature of reality and perception. Egan's writing often incorporates complex scientific concepts and philosophical questions.

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Books by Greg Egan

3 books available

Permutation City
Greg Egan
4.1 (8k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a future where digitized consciousness offers a perilous path to immortality, a visionary's quest for eternal life unravels into an existential crisis for humanity, forcing individuals to confront the true meaning of existence within a simulated reality.
Diaspora
Greg Egan
4.1 (7k) average on GoodreadsScience Fiction
In a future where humanity lives as digital and robotic forms, a new digital entity faces a cosmic disaster and discovers the universe's physics can change.
Quarantine
Greg Egan
3.7 (4k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
When an impenetrable gray shield quarantines Earth, sparking global chaos and new religions, a bio-enhanced PI must find a girl who vanished from a mental institution by walking through walls, challenging the nature of their cosmic prison.