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Fiction, Fact and Future

Author : James Elles
Publisher : Haus Publishing
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781912208647

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Since its inception, the European Union has developed to become an open and transparent system which is democratically accountable to more than five hundred million European citizens. James Elles explains how the EU functions, emphasizing the emerging role of the European Parliament in the process. Elles reviews the history of Britain’s relationship with the EU and illustrates how a reluctance to consult the British people on multiple Treaty changes led to a lack of understanding about Brussels. Looking to the future, Elles assesses the global long-term trends that lie ahead to 2030 and underlines that closer European cooperation, for example on environmental and digital policies, will help them to be more easily resolved. As the next decade unfurls, the EU with President Macron at the forefront of the debate will progress and the European Parliament will continue to develop as a platform for the voice of the European people. From the disinterest of political leaders to the ambitions of emerging nations, Fiction, Fact and Future is not only a guide to why Britain failed to make the most of its EU membership, but also an optimistic message to a younger generation to help shape their future in the 21st century.

Histories of the Future

Author : Alan Sandison
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781403919298

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This collection of interdisciplinary essays examines some of the ways in which writers, artists, film-makers, strategists and political thinkers have imagined the future over the last two centuries. Although a number of contributions discuss 'mainstream' science fiction, the collection's emphasis is not on any single genre, but rather on the ways in which different histories - technological, cultural, military, ideological - generate and inform different modes of speculation about things to come. These histories also disclose that our patterns of expectation are much influenced by our relationship to the past.

Fact or Fiction, Present or Future

Author : The Dreamer
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781685170981

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Fact or Fiction, Present or Future by The Dreamer Pdf

To describe how I came up with the name of this book, Fact or Fiction, Present or Future, truly lies with how one of my dreams first came to me on the night of May 21, 2019, how this dream put me in an area that I've never been to before with people I've never met. Could this happen to me in the future? I don't know.Then I included the five dreams that followed that had some time-lapse that led up to my dream on January 1, 2021. While President Trump was in office, he did meet with religious people with Vice President Pence, just not at this particular place or with the same religious people at the same time. Could it happen in the future? I don't know.The fact of the COVID-19 affecting and killing thousands of people around the world and here in the United States is true, but with losing the president and vice president within three days of each other to the pandemic is not known at this time. (Note: I didn't identify who the president and vice president were as this was not revealed in my dream.)The fact that President Trump fought tooth and nail to stay in office in 2020, but he did leave with bags packed when he lost the election to Joe Biden, I found this dream to be more entertaining and humorous in nature, including saving the teddy bear. Now could this still happen in the future? I don't know.Not sure how many or if any naval ships President Trump boarded while he was in office, but most recently he took a tour of an aircraft carrier. Will he take over one as commander in chief? Time will tell.I tried to write this as events that will or did occur in real-life circumstances, added names to some of the caricatures, and tried to depict each dream almost in a story format but not to take away from these original dreams how they did happen in my subconscious.I've had other dreams in between and even after this period of time that I have not yet determined to include in this saga.

Memories of the Future

Author : Siri Hustvedt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982102852

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A provocative, exuberant novel about time, memory, desire, and the imagination from the internationally bestselling and prizewinning author of The Blazing World. A young woman, S.H., moves to New York City in 1978 to look for adventure and write her first novel, but finds herself distracted by her mysterious neighbor, Lucy Brite. As S.H. listens to Lucy through the thin walls of her dilapidated building, she carefully transcribes the woman’s bizarre monologues about her daughter’s violent death and her need to punish the killer. Forty years later, S.H. stumbles upon the journal she kept that year and writes a memoir, Memories of the Future, in which she juxtaposes the notebook’s texts, drafts from her unfinished comic novel, and her commentaries on them to create a dialogue among selves over the decades. She remembers. She misremembers. She forgets. Events of the past take on new meanings. She works to reframe her traumatic memory of a sexual assault. She celebrates the legacy of the wild and rebellious Dada artist-poet, the Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven. As the book unfolds, you witness S.H. write her way through vengeance and into freedom. Smart, funny, angry, and poignant, Hustvedt’s seventh novel brings together the themes that have made her one of the most celebrated novelists working today: the strangeness of time, the brutality of patriarchy, and the power of the imagination to remake the past.

Ten Billion Tomorrows

Author : Brian Clegg
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466861923

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Science fiction is a vital part of popular culture, influencing the way we all look at the world. TV shows like Star Trek and movies from Forbidden Planet to Inception have influenced scientists to enter the profession and have shaped our futures. Science fiction doesn't set out to predict what will happen - it's far more about how human beings react to "What if?..." - but it is fascinating to see how science fiction and reality sometimes converge, sometimes take extraordinarily different paths. Ten Billion Tomorrows brings to life a whole host of science fiction topics, from the virtual environment of The Matrix and the intelligent computer HAL in 2001, to force fields, ray guns and cyborgs. We discover how science fiction has excited us with possibilities, whether it is Star Trek's holodeck inspiring makers of iconic video games Doom and Quake to create the virtual interactive worlds that transformed gaming, or the strange physics that has made real cloaking devices possible. Mixing remarkable science with the imagination of our greatest science fiction writers, Ten Billion Tomorrows will delight science fiction lovers and popular science devotees alike.

The Moment of Truth: A Novel of the Future

Author : Brian Stableford
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479426003

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A plastic surgeon of the future is charged with re-creating the face of Adam, the first man. Is he just a pawn in a scheme to defraud a billionaire, or does he seriously intend to fulfill his task. And if he's successful, what does it mean to the world at large?

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

Author : N. K. Jemisin
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316491358

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Three-time Hugo Award winner and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin challenges and delights readers with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption that sharply examine modern society in her first collection of short fiction, which includes never-before-seen stories. "Marvelous and wide-ranging." -- Los Angeles Times"Gorgeous" -- NPR Books"Breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold." -- Entertainment Weekly Spirits haunt the flooded streets of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a parallel universe, a utopian society watches our world, trying to learn from our mistakes. A black mother in the Jim Crow South must save her daughter from a fey offering impossible promises. And in the Hugo award-nominated short story "The City Born Great," a young street kid fights to give birth to an old metropolis's soul.

Science Fiction and Reality: The Face of Progress in the Future

Author : BÜŞRA ARSLAN HAKTANIYAN
Publisher : BoFo YaY
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9798858849681

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Welcome to the world of "Science Fiction and Reality: The Face of Progress in the Future." In this captivating book, we invite you to explore the intricate relationship between science fiction and the real world, where dreams of the future intersect with tangible technological advancements. Science fiction has been the catalyst for some of the most astonishing breakthroughs in history. From the visionary tales of space exploration to the ethical dilemmas of genetic engineering, science fiction has not only entertained us but has also profoundly influenced our society and culture. It has sparked the imaginations of scientists, engineers, and innovators, leading to the creation of technologies that once seemed purely fictional. As you journey through the pages of this book, you will encounter a meticulously curated collection of topics that bridge the gap between science fiction and our current reality. Each chapter delves into specific themes, such as the rise of artificial intelligence, the potential of interplanetary travel, the promise of renewable energy, and the ethical implications of gene editing. We will explore how science fiction has inspired and informed the development of real-world technologies, from smart homes and virtual realities to the emergence of electric vehicles and beyond. Through insightful analyses and captivating examples, we will demonstrate how the wildest ideas of science fiction have materialized into tangible progress. But beyond the technology lies the essence of human imagination. We will examine how science fiction has challenged us to question our existence, contemplate the limits of the universe, and ponder the ethical considerations that arise as we venture further into uncharted territories. This book is more than just a celebration of the genre; it is a testament to the power of ideas and the potential of our collective vision. As you immerse yourself in the compelling narratives and enlightening discoveries, we hope that you will be inspired to embrace curiosity, foster innovation, and recognize the impact of science fiction on the world we live in. So, dear readers, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the realms of science fiction and reality. Together, let us venture into the uncharted frontiers of progress, where imagination knows no bounds, and the future is limited only by the depths of our creativity. With great anticipation, we invite you to join us in the thrilling exploration of "Science Fiction and Reality: The Face of Progress in the Future." Happy reading and may your horizons expand! Büşra Arslan Haktanıyan

Science Fiction Prototyping

Author : Brian David Johnson
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781608456550

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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 Johnson's business. As a futurist at Intel Corporation, his charter is to develop an actionable vision for computing in 2021. His work is called "future casting"-using 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 Were-Tigers: 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, What's Next? / 8. Einstein's Thought Experiments and Asimov's Second Dream / Appendix A: The SF Prototypes / Notes / Author Biography

The Republic of the Future

Author : Anna Bowman Dodd
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0265166152

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Excerpt from The Republic of the Future: Or Socialism a Reality You may remember, perhaps, that before starting I found myself in very grave doubt as to which route to take - whether to come by balloon or by tunnel. As the latter route would enable me to enjoy an entirely novel spectacle, that of viewing sub-marine scenery, I chose, and wisely I now know, to come by the Pneu matic Tube Electric Company. The comforts and luxuries of this sub-marine route are beyond belief. The perfection of the contrivances for supplying hot and cold. Air, for instance, during the journey, are such that the passengers are enabled to have almost any temperature at com mand. The cars are indeed marked 70 Fahr., 80 and One buys one's seat according. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Science Fiction: the Future

Author : Dick Allen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015000254519

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An anthology of science fiction stories and poems, along with critical works, most followed by study questions. Suggests topics for writing and research and for further reading.

Infinite Detail

Author : Tim Maughan
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780374718602

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A LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL! The Guardian's Pick for Best Science Fiction Book of the Year! A timely and uncanny portrait of a world in the wake of fake news, diminished privacy, and a total shutdown of the Internet BEFORE: In Bristol’s center lies the Croft, a digital no-man’s-land cut off from the surveillance, Big Data dependence, and corporate-sponsored, globally hegemonic aspirations that have overrun the rest of the world. Ten years in, it’s become a center of creative counterculture. But it’s fraying at the edges, radicalizing from inside. How will it fare when its chief architect, Rushdi Mannan, takes off to meet his boyfriend in New York City—now the apotheosis of the new techno-utopian global metropolis? AFTER: An act of anonymous cyberterrorism has permanently switched off the Internet. Global trade, travel, and communication have collapsed. The luxuries that characterized modern life are scarce. In the Croft, Mary—who has visions of people presumed dead—is sought out by grieving families seeking connections to lost ones. But does Mary have a gift or is she just hustling to stay alive? Like Grids, who runs the Croft’s black market like personal turf. Or like Tyrone, who hoards music (culled from cassettes, the only medium to survive the crash) and tattered sneakers like treasure. The world of Infinite Detail is a small step shy of our own: utterly dependent on technology, constantly brokering autonomy and privacy for comfort and convenience. With Infinite Detail, Tim Maughan makes the hitherto-unimaginable come true: the End of the Internet, the End of the World as We Know It.

Inventors and Inventions

Author : Lorraine Hopping Egan
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : 0590103881

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Presents reproducible cross-curricular activities for grades four through eight on historic and modern inventions and inventors, and includes ideas for student inventions.

The Discovery of the Future

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9788726596625

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‘The Discovery of the Future’ is a compelling lecture by H.G. Wells arguing for the greater predictability of the future due to science. Following the incredible success of ‘Anticipations’, Wells once again expresses his firm belief in the future as ‘the promise of greater things’. Using scientific approaches and describing various working methods, Wells elaborates on how humanity can predict the future by focusing on general and not individual beliefs. Wells’ innovative lecture was originally met with great acclaim and the principle of predicting events due to general causes is still used in political and economic studies today. ‘The Discovery of the Future’ is an interesting read for fans of Wells’ novels as it portrays his unique futuristic beliefs that influenced his celebrated science-fiction stories. H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

The Republic of the Future

Author : Anna Bowman Dodd
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479408467

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Anna Bowman Dodd's 1897 science fiction book -- presented as a series of letters from a Swedish nobleman while visiting a socialist republic in America in 2050 -- offers a glimpse of a future New York where socialists have eliminated religion, distinctions between the sexes, and mechanized all labor. Amazingly inventive, with intercontinental travel by balloons and pneumatic tubes, as well as many other inventions, this dystopian, anti-socialist work remains fresh and remarkable on many levels.