Book · 2010 · Fiction
Diaspora
The dark, post-apocalyptic thriller perfect for fans of BLACK MIRROR and Philip K. Dick
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From the the more fun side, basically anything by Greg Egan. He's an Australian sci-fi author. He writes some pretty crazy and mind-bending hard hard sci-fi. So, if you're really into that, I'd say read like Diaspora or Schismatrix.
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Diaspora by Greg Egan is a seminal hard science fiction novel that explores the far-future evolution of human consciousness in digital and post-biological forms. On The Pragmatic Engineer podcast during the episode titled CI/CD with Robert Erez, released on June 17, 2026, Robert Erez recommended the book. Erez mentioned Egan from the more fun side of his reading preferences, describing him as an Australian science fiction author who writes crazy and mind-bending hard science fiction. Erez stated that if listeners were really into that specific genre, Diaspora was one of the books they should definitely read. The novel dives deep into complex scientific and mathematical concepts, presenting a universe where sentient software programs inhabit virtual worlds before embarking on vast cosmic journeys. Erez's recommendation highlights the author's appeal among technology professionals who appreciate rigorous, intellectually stimulating world-building that pushes the boundaries of theoretical physics and computer science.
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Robert Erez From the the more fun side, basically anything by Greg Egan. He's an Australian sci-fi author. He writes so… 1
“From the the more fun side, basically anything by Greg Egan. He's an Australian sci-fi author. He writes some pretty crazy and mind-bending hard hard sci-fi. So, if you're really into that, I'd say read like Diaspora or Schismatrix.”