Books matching: advanced dream technology
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Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui is a surrealistic sci-fi novel set in an experimental psychiatric research institute where a powerful dream technology is stolen, leading to chaos as reality merges with the dream world. The story follows Atsuko Chiba, a brilliant psychotherapist who uses psychotherapy devices to enter and manipulate patients' dreams, including disguising herself as Paprika to conduct secret therapy sessions. As the line between reality and dreams blurs, Atsuko must navigate through overlapping worlds to uncover the culprit behind the malicious use of the stolen technology.
The book explores themes of dream manipulation, reality control, and the consequences of merging the subconscious with the conscious mind. It delves into the complexities of human psyche, the potential dangers of advanced technology, and the blurred boundaries between dreams and reality, all while maintaining a surreal and intriguing narrative style that challenges traditional storytelling conventions.
The Senior Staff Room of the Institute for Psychiatric Research had five desks but only two regular occupants – Kosaku Tokita and Atsuko Chiba. Their desks jostled for space near the window at the far...