Sci-Tech extrapolation into Sci-Fi.
 

Going through the articles collated by rogue is always an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Thanks rogue!

Could someone suggest some thought provoking Sci-Fi novels written recently?
Or is aware of a cartoonist that has taken Gary Larson's torch and run with it?

"Babel-17" and "The Languages of Pao" are two novels whose themes are predicated on perception. Any suggestions for this genre would be particularly appreciated.

Added: The novels or cartoons can be in any of the major languages. If there is a language I am not conversant with I can most like likely scan and translate the text with reasonable accuracy...a sign of the times.