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This is the most eloquent and beautiful takedown, bringing light to the tech moguls inability to even understand the basic premise of the science fiction they claim to adore and build on. I may have to make it compulsory listening in my ethics course. wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/science-fiction-origins-metaverse-on-the-mediaOn twitter.com
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2021 Nov 10
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More by Jill Lepore: ”Much science fiction in the middle of the century was meant as a warning of how science could come to dominate our lives. But young Elon Musk, Lepore says, instead found the dystopian future exciting.” techcentral.co.za/how-science-fiction-and-strange-politics-shaped-elon-musk/204186/Permalink On twitter.com
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2021 Nov 10
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If you’re looking for realistic near-future books this is a great list by divyastweets: shepherd.com/best-books/realistic-near-future-science-fictionPermalink On twitter.com
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2021 Nov 10
Mood +3 🙂