One of the many
sources which Lethem cites in “The Ecstasy of Influence: A Plagiarism” comes
from William Gibson. The article is entitled “God’s Little Toys” and appeared
in Wired Magazine in 2005. It begins with an anecdote regarding his interest in
writing and how he eventually met the people discussed in a book that he had
once purchased. The article goes on to discuss the impact of technology on
writing, and even more generally, on the arts. Stylistically, it draws readers
in with an anecdote and uses sophisticated language and pop culture references
in order to better target Gibson’s well-educated, cultured reader. I was
intrigued by Gibson’s piece because I am very interested in technology, hence
the reason why I am an engineering major. Gibson explores an aspect of
technology that is very relevant to everyday life. Living in the 21st
century, there are constant technological advances which impact culture as we
know it. I have a desire to explore the benefits and consequences of such
impact. Specifically, there are many aspects this impact which often get
overlooked, such as the impact on writers who do not like technology or are not
very technologically savvy. This is something that Gibson touches upon, but I
would like to learn more about what occurs in these types of situations and its
true impact on the people it effects.
Gibson, William. "God’s Little Toys." Wired.com. Conde Nast Digital, 1 July 2005. Web. 19 Oct. 2016. <https://www.wired.com/2005/07/gibson-3/>.
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