Burning Chrome
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Summary
«Burning Chrome» is a collection of short stories by William Gibson, which includes the titular story. In the story «Burning Chrome», two hackers, Bobby Quine and Jack, known as «Cowboy», decide to hack into the system of a powerful cybercriminal named Chrome. They use advanced technology and enlist a girl named Rikki to help them in this dangerous endeavor. Along the way, they face moral dilemmas and the perils of the virtual world. The story explores themes of technology, virtual reality, and human relationships in cyberspace.
Date of publication: 31 January 2025
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Genre: Science Fiction