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A multiauthor exploration of leadership and strategy through the lens of classic science fiction.The literature of ideas. When author Pamela Sargent used those words to describe science fiction in 1975, the genre had exploded into the literary mainstream. As a literature of ideas, science fiction has proven to be a powerful metaphor for the world around us, offering a rich tapestry of imagination through which to explore how we lead, how we think, and how we interact. To Boldly Go assembles more than thirty writers from around the worldexperts in leadership and strategy, senior policy advisors and analysts, professional educators and innovators, experienced storytellers, and groundlevel military leadersto help us better understand ourselves through the lens of science fictionEach chapter of To Boldly Go draws out the lessons that we can learn from science fiction, drawing on classic examples of the genre in ways that are equally relatable and entertaining. A chapter on the burdens of leadership by Ghost Fleet author August Cole launches readers into the cosmos with Captain Avatar aboard the space battleship Yamato. In another chapter, the climactic Battle of the Mutara Nebula from The Wrath of Khan weighs the advantages of experience over intelligence in the pursuit of strategy. What does interspecies conflict in science fiction tell us about our perspectives on social Darwinism? Whether using Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to explore the nuances of maritime strategy or The Expanse to better understand the threat posed by depleted natural resources, To Boldly Go provides thoughtful essays on relevant subjects that will appeal to business leaders, military professionals, and fans of science fiction alike.Table of ContentsForewordMajor General Mick RyanIntroductionPART I: THE CAPTAIN? HAND1 Space Battleship Yamato and the Burden of CommandAugust Cole2 Of XWings and YWingsKera Rolsen3 Adama? Unequal DialogueMick Cook4 Earth Must Come First!Jo Brick5 You?e Not Ender Wiggins, and That? OkayWill Meddings6 Princess Leia and the Strategic Art of M?isHeather S. Gregg7 Want to Know More?Jess WardPART II: THE FINAL FRONTIER8 Yours is the SuperiorJonathan Klug and Steven Leonard9 The Empire? New HopeJames Groves10 Graff? GameThomas Bruscino11 From Tactics to Galactic Grand StrategyMajor General Mick Ryan12 Where No Port Has Gone BeforeTimothy Choi13 Sun Tzu, Ender, and the Old ManKathleen J. McInnisPART III: THE PRIME DIRECTIVE14 All That You Touch You ChangeJacqueline E. Whitt15 Romulans and RemansMax Brooks16 Are We Such Apostles of Mercy?Janeen Webb17 Beware the Beast ManSteven Leonard18 Flag Follows TradeTheresa Hitchens19 The Vice Admiral and the FlyboyKelsey Cipolla20 I Exist Only to ServeJulie M. Still and Kelly A. LelitoPART IV: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS21 One Voice in the NightClara Engle22 There? No Screaming in SpaceJon Niccum23 The Final FrontierErica Iverson24 Blood LessonsM. L. Cavanaugh25 You Rebel Scum!Jonathan Klug26 Calm Men Who Deal Death WholesaleRebecca JensenPART V: THE RISE OF THE MACHINES27 We Don? Serve Their Kind HereMargarita Konaev28 Things We Learned from Captain TripsCraig and Steve Whiteside29 Musings on the MurderbotElsa B. Kania30 Man > MachineLiam Collins31 You Can? Hide From the Things You?e DoneFrancis J. H. ParkPART VI: THE DARK SIDE32 The Mark of LocutusDavid Calder33 From Darth Vader to Dark HelmetDan Ward34 To Live and Die at My CommandJonathan Klug35 The Mirror Crack?Steven LeonardContributorsIndex
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures six point twenty-six inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred four pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of leadership and strategy themes.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Klug, a professor at the Army War College.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book explores themes of leadership, strategy, and conflict through the lens of science fiction.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into six parts, each containing essays from various contributors.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book does not have an explicit age rating, it is best suited for adults and professionals in leadership roles.
- Q: Can this book be used as a teaching resource? A: Yes, the essays provide insights that can be used in educational settings, especially in leadership and strategy discussions.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this book? A: The primary audience includes business leaders, military professionals, and science fiction enthusiasts.
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- Q: How can I find more books like this one? A: Look for books in the conflict management category or explore other science fiction works that discuss leadership themes.
- Q: Are there any specific essays I should focus on? A: Essays by contributors like August Cole and Major General Mick Ryan are particularly insightful and well-received.
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