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Immersion 2086
In 2086, Reality is augmented.
Dan hunter is a field investigator for the augmented and virtual cyberspace of Immersion, the most pervasive and dominant technological platform since the invention of the Internet.
A strange complaint leads him into a broadcast storm of virtual nations, living weapons and sensual religious orders, all filtered through augmented virtual circles that spin at the speed of light.
A world of evolved black projects, and terrible secrets left to fester in the upper atmosphere. Once exposed, those secrets could change mankind forever!
Dan hunter is a field investigator for the augmented and virtual cyberspace of Immersion, the most pervasive and dominant technological platform since the invention of the Internet.
A strange complaint leads him into a broadcast storm of virtual nations, living weapons and sensual religious orders, all filtered through augmented virtual circles that spin at the speed of light.
A world of evolved black projects, and terrible secrets left to fester in the upper atmosphere. Once exposed, those secrets could change mankind forever!
- GenresScience Fiction
236 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2016
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About the author
Sean Kennedy
8 books55 followersSTRENGTH:12
INTELLIGENCE: 9
WISDOM: 17
DEXTERITY: 8
CONSTITUTION: 18
CHARISMA: 14
- Coffee addict.
- Caucasian Omnivore
- Ambiguous Human Name.
- Elite fan base.
INTELLIGENCE: 9
WISDOM: 17
DEXTERITY: 8
CONSTITUTION: 18
CHARISMA: 14
- Coffee addict.
- Caucasian Omnivore
- Ambiguous Human Name.
- Elite fan base.
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December 20, 2017
Immersion 2086:
In my life, I have read a lot of science fiction. I have embraced a lot of thought to understanding the fabric of the universe and how things operate within the confines of the limitless potential of plural realities, and extended theories of "Outworld" ideas pertaining to entities beyond the scope of perception; and the ever questioning idea of "What is God"? Immersion 2086, is to the cyberpunk genre, what the concept of the proverbial Deux Ex Machina is to the theory of ancient Greek and Roman dramas. It is a railroad of proverbial concept and thought that embraces the dancing rift between Superscience, Military technology, and the directions that experimental technology can take us. Even when that very thirst of advancement and neural exploration can drive us deep into the realms of dark arts practiced in hushed tones, all for the sake of perceived human "Advancement". What is discovered in those dark places is often left only for bewildered scientists to postulate, as greater technological marvels seek to question the why of reality while being dashed against the rocks of morality.
Where does human decency end, and savagery begin? As often this question arises in the age of cybernetic neural implants and virtual reality, often that burning question, evolves into an aching question, begging to be answered in one's mind, that often leaves us breathless and lost in our media-driven confusion. As we seek refuge in the conscripted consciousness that we have created for ourselves. Unaware that the very technology we seek for comfort, is often the cage of a steel trap, beckoning us deeper into its darkness, as it weaves a complex maze before us, relentless in its tight glip control upon our very lives. It is here in its synthetic virtual darkness that Immersion 2086, embraces the stark reality that some things, in the darkness, are best left forgotten. Because the horrors that man creates in the guise of "technological advancement" may one day be used to entertain millions, as a simple house hold device, that we all have taken for granted. Sometimes the truth of the origin of human experimentation is best-left unknown in its dark corners, where only professionals dare venture into the abyss of the forgotten.
In my life, I have read a lot of science fiction. I have embraced a lot of thought to understanding the fabric of the universe and how things operate within the confines of the limitless potential of plural realities, and extended theories of "Outworld" ideas pertaining to entities beyond the scope of perception; and the ever questioning idea of "What is God"? Immersion 2086, is to the cyberpunk genre, what the concept of the proverbial Deux Ex Machina is to the theory of ancient Greek and Roman dramas. It is a railroad of proverbial concept and thought that embraces the dancing rift between Superscience, Military technology, and the directions that experimental technology can take us. Even when that very thirst of advancement and neural exploration can drive us deep into the realms of dark arts practiced in hushed tones, all for the sake of perceived human "Advancement". What is discovered in those dark places is often left only for bewildered scientists to postulate, as greater technological marvels seek to question the why of reality while being dashed against the rocks of morality.
Where does human decency end, and savagery begin? As often this question arises in the age of cybernetic neural implants and virtual reality, often that burning question, evolves into an aching question, begging to be answered in one's mind, that often leaves us breathless and lost in our media-driven confusion. As we seek refuge in the conscripted consciousness that we have created for ourselves. Unaware that the very technology we seek for comfort, is often the cage of a steel trap, beckoning us deeper into its darkness, as it weaves a complex maze before us, relentless in its tight glip control upon our very lives. It is here in its synthetic virtual darkness that Immersion 2086, embraces the stark reality that some things, in the darkness, are best left forgotten. Because the horrors that man creates in the guise of "technological advancement" may one day be used to entertain millions, as a simple house hold device, that we all have taken for granted. Sometimes the truth of the origin of human experimentation is best-left unknown in its dark corners, where only professionals dare venture into the abyss of the forgotten.
January 11, 2016
I just finished turning over the last page of Sean Kennedy's new book Immersion 2086. Sean's keen futurist mindset is once again running at full speed with the same insights that have been shown with his past audio plays and radio broadcasts. It's never a shiny bright future he predicts for mankind, his stories always land heavily in the horrific side of what could happen, given a long enough timeline.
In Sean's new book, he extrapolates upon the digital facades we've started to build with our "social" media and turns them up to 11. In 70 years time, just about everyone and everything has a customizable overlay and it's considered poor taste for one to look past the masks we've constructed for ourselves and seek out the real person behind the curtains. Everything is just a show, whether it's to hide the horrific poverty of the have-nots or to construct a life of opulence to conceal the empty shallowness of the haves.
The way the real and virtual world are intertwined in the book are expertly handled as the two worlds are seamlessly traversed by both the characters and the writing. I found that this concept of augmentated overlays reflects back on how important an online presence has become to our own current everyday lives and how inseparable we've become from our digital selves. If any one of us had to do without our online connection for more than a day, we would feel lost in an empty world that we're no longer used to.
Hardcore fans of Kennedy's work will appreciate many references to many well loved sayings of Sean's sprinkled throughout pages and locals to Vancouver Canada will enjoy the book's adventures taking them through the familiar downtown core of the city and the outlying areas. There were also more than a couple times I found myself re-reading many beautifully constructed sentences to savour them before moving on.
Immersion 2086 is a dense and entirely enjoyable read that I now proudly display on my bookshelf along with his first two writings. I find that no matter the subject or setting that Sean's books take place in, I begrudgingly find myself agreeing that we are hurtling down the path in that direction. I actually had a nightmare the first night after reading the opening chapters that related to digital representation of the self. That is the true definition of horror. Not horror in the sense of a knife wielding maniac, this is horror in the sense of an inevitable dystopian future you cannot escape.
In Sean's new book, he extrapolates upon the digital facades we've started to build with our "social" media and turns them up to 11. In 70 years time, just about everyone and everything has a customizable overlay and it's considered poor taste for one to look past the masks we've constructed for ourselves and seek out the real person behind the curtains. Everything is just a show, whether it's to hide the horrific poverty of the have-nots or to construct a life of opulence to conceal the empty shallowness of the haves.
The way the real and virtual world are intertwined in the book are expertly handled as the two worlds are seamlessly traversed by both the characters and the writing. I found that this concept of augmentated overlays reflects back on how important an online presence has become to our own current everyday lives and how inseparable we've become from our digital selves. If any one of us had to do without our online connection for more than a day, we would feel lost in an empty world that we're no longer used to.
Hardcore fans of Kennedy's work will appreciate many references to many well loved sayings of Sean's sprinkled throughout pages and locals to Vancouver Canada will enjoy the book's adventures taking them through the familiar downtown core of the city and the outlying areas. There were also more than a couple times I found myself re-reading many beautifully constructed sentences to savour them before moving on.
Immersion 2086 is a dense and entirely enjoyable read that I now proudly display on my bookshelf along with his first two writings. I find that no matter the subject or setting that Sean's books take place in, I begrudgingly find myself agreeing that we are hurtling down the path in that direction. I actually had a nightmare the first night after reading the opening chapters that related to digital representation of the self. That is the true definition of horror. Not horror in the sense of a knife wielding maniac, this is horror in the sense of an inevitable dystopian future you cannot escape.
September 7, 2017
Immersion is an absolutely fantastic realization of a dystopian cyberpunk future in which excerpts from Sean Kennedy's past works can be felt. It describes a truly disturbed reality of future technology, the mindset of a cybernetic veteran, blind consumerism, and the unknown which lurks beyond the veil of our existence. Any fan of futuristic/dystopian/cyperpunk fiction should read this outstanding piece of work.
August 27, 2016
Sean Kennedy's, Imersion 2086 is a fitting runner up to best William Gibson this decade.
With alluring cultists and a unique take on an augmented reality backdropping everyday life of the cyberpunk future.
With alluring cultists and a unique take on an augmented reality backdropping everyday life of the cyberpunk future.
November 2, 2017
Loved it. Just finished reading it for the second time. Excellent character development, and story line. Immersive world, and easy to suspend disbelief and willing enter the world of the characters.
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November 4, 2017Great book gave me grazy amazing dreams
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