The Hacker and the Ants

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:author gptkb:Vernor_Vinge
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:complex
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:significant
gptkbp:character_motivation gptkb:survival
gptkbp:character_relationships interpersonal dynamics
gptkbp:conflict ambiguous
human vs. machine
gptkbp:critical_analysis examined in academic circles
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced tech culture
gptkbp:cultural_references technology and society
gptkbp:fan_base cult following
gptkbp:focus multi-layered
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:none
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Hacker and the Ants
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired future sci-fi writers
gptkbp:influenced_by cyberpunk literature
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
gptkb:Neal_Stephenson
gptkb:William_Gibson
gptkbp:inspiration real-world technology
gptkbp:isbn 0-312-86863-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_significance explores AI themes
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Rachael
the Hacker
gptkbp:motif ant colonies
hacking
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:philosophy nature of intelligence
existence of consciousness
gptkbp:plot non-linear
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected
gptkbp:published gptkb:1998
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Tor_Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic high
adult
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:A_Fire_Upon_the_Deep
gptkbp:series gptkb:none
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Silicon_Valley
near-future
highly detailed
gptkbp:symbolism ants as society
hacker as rebel
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Artificial_Intelligence
cybernetics
gptkbp:writing_style technical
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rudy_Rucker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5