Neal Stephenson on the Future of Books and the Ubiquity of Gadgets
Author Neal Stephenson discusses his views on the appeal of printed media and the recent developments in sci-tech that have captured his interest.This past spring, Jason Pontin, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, conducted a wide-ranging but informal conversation with science fiction writer Neal Stephenson about his craft, preoccupations, influences, and inspirations. Enjoy a six-part weekly series of video shorts based on their conversation.
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