Is it all Cyborgs?

11/6/08
Neuromancer

In Neuromancer, portrays a world almost entirely dependent on technology. In this world humans like Molly are turned into cyborgs with advancements to increase their speed, agility, and strength. Although Gibson shows us a world of characters more machine than man, it seems that his world still remains so human. Despite technological advances people like Case continue to abuse substances, prostitutes or "puppets" continue earning a living through selling themselves, and people continue to go out and party. Although technology has evolved prostitution so the "puppets" do not remember anything, human lust has apparently not changed. Gibson's novel demonstrates that although technology is supposed to make our lives better, that does not always happen; obviously demonstrated by Gubson' gray sky. The main point is that even with advances in technology, human nature remains the same, good or bad.