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Exploring the intersection of science fiction and real-world technology, this guide emphasizes using fiction as a tool for envisioning and designing the future. It features insights from experts, including bestselling author Cory Doctorow and Hollywood science consultant Sidney Perkowitz. The author, Brian David Johnson, a futurist at Intel, combines ethnographic studies and trend analysis with imaginative storytelling to create actionable visions for emerging technologies. The book includes practical steps for developing science fiction prototypes and examines various media forms.

Set against the backdrop of a revolutionary commercial space station, the story unfolds after the catastrophic Hope Station Riot, which shattered the lives of lifelong friends Rem Kang and Sanjay Shu. Seven years later, as Rem grapples with the aftermath, he finds himself ensnared in a political conspiracy that forces him to confront his past and embark on an interplanetary search for Sanjay, who has become a fugitive. Themes of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for redemption intertwine in this gripping narrative.

Focusing on personal empowerment and self-discovery, this book offers practical strategies to help readers take control of their lives and shape their futures. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, goal-setting, and actionable steps to overcome obstacles. Through inspiring anecdotes and exercises, readers are encouraged to envision their ideal future and develop a roadmap to achieve it. This guide serves as a motivational tool for anyone looking to make meaningful changes and embrace new opportunities.

Steampunk imagines a Victorian-era world infused with 21st-century technology, featuring steam-powered contraptions. This book by Brian David Johnson and James Carrott explores Steampunk's cultural significance through expert interviews, highlighting its impact on makers, artists, and writers, and its role as a countercultural movement.