Count Zero.

Summary

Poppy and Bo Fu Wa discuss the nature of religion and Voodoo, clarifying that Voodoo is more about realization than salvation. They delve into the shady dealings of a character named "twice a day," who is involved in dubious software transactions and spying for powerful figures. Bo Fu Wa explains the risks associated with high-stakes hacking and the importance of discretion among elite players. He illustrates how "twice a day" manipulates others to carry out dangerous tasks, using naïve individuals as scapegoats for his ambitions. The conversation reveals a complex world of street-level intrigue, deception, and the high stakes of information warfare.

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