The Diamond Age

Main Ideas

• Nanotechnology and its impact on society: The book explores how nanotechnology can alter the economy, politics, and social structures.
• Neo-Victorianism: In the future world depicted in the book, there is a revival of Victorian values and culture, reflected in the social hierarchy and behavior of the characters.
• Education and upbringing: A central theme is how education and upbringing can shape a person's character and destiny, especially through the interactive book «A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer».
• Social inequality: The book raises questions about class division and access to resources, highlighting the contrast between the wealthy and the poor.
• Technological utopia and dystopia: It examines the dual nature of technological progress, which can both enhance and degrade human life.
• Artificial intelligence and its role in society: The book considers how artificial intelligence can be used for education and other purposes, as well as its impact on human relationships.