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      • They found that researchers use science fiction in a variety of different ways. One is for theoretical design research. Another is to refer to and explore new forms of human-computer interaction, which researchers increasingly think is shaped by science fiction books and films.
      www.technologyreview.com/2018/04/05/67057/when-science-fiction-inspires-real-technology/
  1. Oct 9, 2020 · A recent review found science fiction is increasingly used as source material for research with intentionally public relevance and consequences (Menadue & Cheer, 2017).

    • Christopher Benjamin Menadue, Kristi Giselsson, David Guez
    • 2020
  2. Aug 3, 2017 · Two characteristics of the use of science fiction in research became evident in the review: its role as a tool for advocacy and cultural insight and its effectiveness as an aid to learning and teaching.

    • Christopher Benjamin Menadue, Karen Diane Cheer
    • 2017
  3. Aug 3, 2017 · Two characteristics of the use of science fiction in research became evident in the review: its role as a tool for advocacy and cultural insight and its effectiveness as an aid to...

  4. Apr 8, 2016 · Reading science fiction enables us to reflect on the ways people interact with each other, with technology, with our environment. A good science fiction work posits one vision for the future, among countless possibilities, that is built on a foundation of realism.

  5. Jan 18, 2023 · Science fiction often serves as an inspiration for real scientific research and developments. Sometimes, the language of fiction shapes our thinking and approach to scientific investigation.

  6. Apr 5, 2018 · Emerging Technology from the arXiv. Many researchers acknowledge the role that science fiction has played in triggering their interest in science and inspiring breakthroughs. Indeed, there are...

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  8. Jun 4, 2012 · "Why" is the engine that drives good science fiction, and good stories in general. The ability to project ourselves into future worlds is a powerful tool for asking why this world is the way it is and how we can make it better.

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