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Accelerando by Charles Stross

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... mind-bending future technology and scientific extrapolation?

Diaspora by Greg Egan

If you were fascinated by the dizzying pace of technological change and the plausible, detail-rich visions of posthuman evolution in Accelerando, you'll be captivated by Diaspora. Egan’s novel dives deep into the evolution of consciousness, artificial life, and the future of intelligence, following both digital and biological descendants of humanity across eons and galaxies.

... large-scale, time-spanning narratives and generational impacts?

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

If you loved how Accelerando follows the Macx family through radical transformation over generations, The Quantum Thief offers a similarly ambitious scope. You'll be swept into high-stakes heists and cosmic intrigue as Jean le Flambeur navigates a future solar system replete with shifting identities, memory manipulation, and societies transformed by technology.

... deep philosophical questions about consciousness and reality?

Permutation City by Greg Egan

If the existential quandaries and philosophical explorations of selfhood, uploaded minds, and reality in Accelerando intrigued you, Permutation City goes even further. Egan’s novel challenges the boundaries of identity, meaning, and simulated existence—perfect for readers drawn to the mind-bending thought experiments threaded through Stross's work.

... intricate and imaginative depictions of future societies and cultures?

Schismatrix by Bruce Sterling

If you enjoyed the intricate, ever-evolving societies and speculative detail in Accelerando, Schismatrix is a must-read. Sterling’s novel explores a solar system fractured into rival factions of Shapers and Mechanists, each pushing the boundaries of biology and technology in a world as richly imagined and unpredictable as Stross’s future.

... clever, satirical takes on identity and technology?

Glasshouse by Charles Stross

If you appreciated the sharp wit, playful tone, and darkly satirical edge in Accelerando—especially during Manfred’s and Amber’s escapades—you'll find Glasshouse just as delightful. Here, Stross crafts a fast-paced, mind-bending story about memory, gender, and social control in a posthuman society, with his trademark humor and inventiveness.

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