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Presence: Early Reviews, Sales & Learnings

November 3, 2016 by Richard MacManus

Five weeks after the launch of Presence, I’ve had some nice reviews and sales had an early peak. Since then it’s been a struggle…but a fun one.

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Cyberpunk: Why Does Amazon Still Use This Term?

July 5, 2022October 28, 2016 by Richard MacManus

The term cyberpunk went out of style in the 1990s…so why is Amazon still using it as a subgenre of science fiction.

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Going Invirt: The Inspiration Behind Presence

October 11, 2016 by Richard MacManus

In the future, it’ll be as common to go “invirt” as it is to go “online” today.

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The Skewing of Social Media (A Plea For New Tools)

February 19, 2026October 6, 2016 by Richard MacManus

With social media nowadays, it’s not the true person you’re seeing. Too often, it’s an exaggeration and sometimes even a fake.

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Presence: Launching My Science Fiction Novel

September 28, 2016 by Richard MacManus
PRESENCE by Richard MacManus

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The Current State of VR Presence

February 19, 2026September 22, 2016 by Richard MacManus

My novel speculates on what VR presence will be like in 2051, but there’s a lot of work to be done before it becomes a reality.

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The State of Virtual Reality Headsets

February 19, 2026September 15, 2016 by Richard MacManus

2016 is the year that kickstarted Virtual Reality. But should you buy the first generation VR headsets, or wait for version two?

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The Metaverse in 2016

February 19, 2026September 8, 2016 by Richard MacManus

What will be the equivalent of Facebook in thirty-five years? There are clues today…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Read Science Fiction

July 5, 2022September 1, 2016 by Richard MacManus

Here’s how science fiction can help you understand technology and its incredible impact on society.

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