Chronule
Chronule is a fictional concept that appears in the science fiction novel "The Chronule" by author Ian R. MacLeod. Within the narrative, chronules are described as microscopic, self-replicating entities that possess the ability to manipulate time. These entities are not biological in the traditional sense but are instead presented as a form of advanced, artificial life or nanite.
The core premise of the novel revolves around the discovery and deployment of chronules, which initially seem
The concept of chronules serves as a central plot device, exploring themes of technological hubris, the unintended