In Dan Simmons’ 1989 sci-fi classic “Hyperion,” the novel’s protagonists are permanently connected to an artificial intelligence network known as the “Datasphere” that instantly feeds information directly to their brains. While knowledge is available immediately, the ability to think by oneself is lost.
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