Between SF and Reality

Sep 19th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Science Fiction, Science Fiction Books, Speculative Fiction

With several exciting happenings in the world of science and technology, you will be simply amazed to hear of more and more instances where science fiction is turning into reality, or nearly so. Just have a look at these tidbits -

‘Science fiction has turned into reality’: Astronomers hail extraordinary discovery of ‘Star Wars’ planet with two suns

Science fiction into science fact – Ten things science fiction promised us and where it’s at now

Intel recruits sci-fi writers to dream up future tech

When algorithms control the world

There seem to be some thinkers who have even wondered whether SF should be the next subject to be added to curricula adapted for life in the 21st century, along with subjects likeĀ Attention Economics and Reality Engineering. Apparently, these topics are believed to be crucial for humanity’s survival in the future. ‘Welcome to the New Liberal Arts. Fancy a BA in Science Fiction?‘, opines a writer of weird and speculative fiction.

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