This wiki is about Neal Stephenson's novel Anathem. (Buy the book.) * Anathem is a novel of speculative fiction set on a world where scholars live apart from the rest of society at a time when great events are breaking down traditional barriers. The novel involves numerous ideas in physics, cosmology and philosophy as well as social commentary, mixed in with science fiction concepts and an adventure as the main characters cope with their own world and try to understand a great secret that will change everything. * This wiki exists to document these references, and other information related to the novel, for those unfamiliar with all of topics. * Note: this wiki contains spoilers. Read at your own discretion. * This wiki contains articles since September 9, 2008.