How did Neal Stephenson decide to weave real historical events into this fictional universe?
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How did Neal Stephenson decide to weave real historical events into this fictional universe?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the detailed explanations of scientific concepts?
What themes do you think Stephenson was most interested in exploring through this epic story?