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From the ‘Halo’ Mastermind, an A.I. Apocalypse

Jason Jones, the reclusive video game designer behind beloved franchises, wrote a novel about killer robots. Now the story is the basis for an ambitious new entertainment company.

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Contrarianism and controversy raised John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health

Contrarianism and controversy raised John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health

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