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Science Fiction Prototyping: Designing The Future With Science Fiction
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Science Fiction Is The Playground Of The Imagination. If You Are Interested In Science Or Fascinated With The Future Then Science Fiction Is Where You Explore New Ideas And Let Your Dreams And Nightmares Duke It Out On The Safety Of The Page Or Screen. But What If We Could Use Science Fiction To Do More Than That? What If We Could Use Science Fiction Based On Science Fact To Not Only Imagine Our Future But Develop New Technologies And Products? What If We Could Use Stories, Movies And Comics As A Kind Of Tool To Explore The Real World Implications And Uses Of Future Technologies Today?Science Fiction Prototyping Is A Practical Guide To Using Fiction As A Way To Imagine Our Future In A Whole New Way. Filled With History, Real World Examples And Conversations With Experts Like Best Selling Science Fiction Author Cory Doctorow, Senior Editor At Dark Horse Comics Chris Warner And Hollywood Science Expert Sidney Perkowitz, Science Fiction Prototyping Will Give You The Tools You Need To Begin Designing The Future With Science Fiction.The Future Is Brian David Johnsons Business. As A Futurist At Intel Corporation, His Charter Is To Develop An Actionable Vision For Computing In 2021. His Work Is Called Future Castingusing Ethnographic Field Studies, Technology Research, Trend Data, And Even Science Fiction To Create A Pragmatic Vision Of Consumers And Computing. Johnson Has Been Pioneering Development In Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, And Reinventing Tv. He Speaks And Writes Extensively About Future Technologies In Articles And Scientific Papers As Well As Science Fiction Short Stories And Novels (Fake Plastic Love And Screen Future: The Future Of Entertainment, Computing And The Devices We Love). He Has Directed Two Feature Films And Is An Illustrator And Commissioned Painter.Table Of Contents: Preface / Foreword / Epilogue / Dedication / Acknowledgments / 1. The Future Is In Your Hands / 2. Religious Robots And Runaway Weretigers: A Brief Overview Of The Science And The Fiction That Went Into Two Sf Prototypes / 3. How To Build Your Own Sf Prototype In Five Steps Or Less / 4. I, Robot: From Asimov To Doctorow: Exploring Short Fiction As An Sf Prototype And A Conversation With Cory Doctorow / 5. The Men In The Moon: Exploring Movies As An Sf Prototype And A Conversation With Sidney Perkowitz / 6. Science In The Gutters: Exploring Comics As An Sf Prototype And A Conversation With Chris Warner / 7. Making The Future: Now That You Have Developed Your Sf Prototype, Whats Next? / 8. Einsteins Thought Experiments And Asimovs Second Dream / Appendix A: The Sf Prototypes / Notes / Author Biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Science Fiction Prototyping'? A: The main theme of 'Science Fiction Prototyping' is using science fiction as a tool to imagine and design future technologies and products, blending imaginative storytelling with practical technological development.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Brian David Johnson, a futurist at Intel Corporation.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the intersection of science fiction and real-world technology, methods for creating science fiction prototypes, and insights from conversations with industry experts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in technology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in technology, science fiction, and the future, as it offers a practical guide to envisioning and developing future innovations.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format, consisting of 188 pages.
- Q: When was 'Science Fiction Prototyping' published? A: The book was published on April 20, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition, which means it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding future trends in technology? A: Yes, the book provides insights into future trends in technology through ethnographic studies, research, and the exploration of science fiction narratives.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors or interviews in the book? A: Yes, the book includes conversations with notable figures such as Cory Doctorow, Chris Warner, and Sidney Perkowitz, offering diverse perspectives on science fiction and technology.
- Q: What makes this book different from other science fiction books? A: This book stands out by focusing on the practical application of science fiction in technology development, rather than just storytelling, making it a unique resource for innovators and creators.