[hc87]

I really enjoyed Charles Stross’s “Accelerando” on the same topic.

[FreeManWhoCan]

Try to locate “Maps in The Mirror” by Orson Scott Card. Its a collection of his short Sci-Fi stories and are great for those who want a quick Sci-Fi fix. One of the best is a story called “Kingsmeat”.

http://www.amazon.com/Maps-Mirror-Orson-Scott-Card/dp/0765308401/ref=sr_1_27/002-5063448-4400866?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189274608&sr=8-27