The presentation traverses the intricate relationship between engineering, imagination, and the speculative visions inspired by science fiction. It delves into the transformative journey from traditional engineering roles to exploring virtual reality and speculative futures. Highlighting how prolific science fiction authors influence societal norms and technological advancements, the presentation contrasts structured rational disciplines with creative expressions like art and storytelling. It explores the importance of prototyping and playful experimentation in shaping future possibilities, and presents design fiction as a method to address complex global issues. The potential integration of plant intelligence in technology and governance is discussed, culminating in reflections on fostering innovation and creativity within corporate environments. The overarching theme emphasizes leveraging imagination to envision ordinary yet transformative future scenarios, advocating for the integration of natural and technological elements in our collective foresight.
A talk to Radha Mistry's students at SCI-Arc that traverses the intricate relationship between engineering, imagination, and the speculative visions I've been inspired by through science fiction. The talk and discussion rambled into and through my somewhat transformative journey which, after college, I went straight into a traditional engineering role, which wasn't super engaging but a learning experience, and then wandered around the country and wound up in the virtual reality racket and this was the beginning of my dip into speculative engineering and fictional futures. I was also trying out some material highlighting how prolific science fiction authors influence societal norms and technological advancements, maybe more so than 'certified futurists and foresight' types. I also got into the contrasts between structured, rational disciplines with creative expressions like art and storytelling.
https://my.sciarc.edu/ICS/Academics/HT/HT___2765/2023_FA-HT___2765-01/
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