Life Imitating Science
Our children should be studying Arthur C. Clarke, William Tenn, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury and Robert Sheckley, not because these writers can tell them about rocket ships and time machines but, more important, because they can lead young minds through an imaginative exploration of the jungle of political, social, psychological, and ethical issues that will confront these children as adults
Alvin Toffler
Manuel and John are talking about the following article:
The Prophets of Science Fiction Explores Sci-Fi’s Best Writers
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Manuel
Hi John, would you like to collaborate on some articles with me?
John
Hi Manuel, happy to! What is it about?
Manuel
Well, my editor saw this series from ten years ago: “Prophets of Science Fiction“
Manuel
and now he wants to do a series of articles discussing science and sci-fi
John
Oooh, sounds interesting!
Manuel
Yeah, seems that it made some controversial claims at the time
John
Like what?
Manuel
Mostly that they exaggerated a lot, like Frankenstein anticipates superhuman cyborgs
John
Ouch, that is quite a stretch …
Manuel
Actually, that’s why I am asking you to help out … to help keep hype out and realism in
John
Manuel
Great! Much appreciated!
John
Manuel
Actually, yes and no. We’re not going to use exactly the same list authors …
John
… but there likely will be some overlap
Manuel
Indeed, and science has moved on, we expect.
John
Ha! So what would you need from me, exactly?
Manuel
John
Sure, I know just who to ask!
Manuel
I’ll head over to a contact to talk about robots. See you later!
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