- Which parts of Stephenson's future are the most compelling to you, and why?
- Why do Hiro and Y.T. make such a good team?
- Do you think the Metaverse is an accurate projection of what virtual reality will look like in the future? Why or why not?
- Would you rather live in a U-Stor-It or a Burbclave? Why?
- Describe Uncle Enzo's business model. What does it remind you of in our world?
- Would you rather have Hiro or Y.T. at your back in a bar fight? How about a diamond heist or a hostage situation?
- Speaking in tongues: creepy, or really creepy? What we mean to ask is, how does controlling someone through language let you control their very personhood?
- Stephenson's style is, er, inventive to say the least. How do you think his writing style contributes to the plot and messages of the book?
- Why do you think Uncle Enzo, Mr. Lee, and Ng banded together to try to stop Rife?