One of the reasons I think SF is valuable is that it’s a way to think through scenarios before we encounter them. A story is obviously not just for that, not even primarily for that, but reading SF can develop the habit of thought.
Originally shared by David Brin
My weekend post is about “Sci Fi Warnings and Optimism!” I review some hot new SF movies and books. And I describe tentative White House interest in seeing a fan group advisory board! One where SF readers can be asked about any surprising event or scenario and come up with a rapid response: “Hey, I know some stories about exactly that!”
http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2016/06/sci-fi-warnings-and-optimism-calling.html
I really like the idea of a bunch of people to advise the powers-that-be with There’s a Story About That (the TASAT team)
I really like the idea of a bunch of people to advise the powers-that-be with There’s a Story About That (the TASAT team)
I really like the idea of a bunch of people to advise the powers-that-be with There’s a Story About That (the TASAT team)
Me, too.
Me, too.
Me, too.