Applied Science Fiction w/ Stephen Oram
Episode #84
Summary
Science Fiction Author Stephen Oram shares his insights on collaborating with scientists to transform research into speculative storytelling, using near-future fiction to explore the ethical implications of emerging technology, and leveraging narrative to foster public engagement with science.
Guest Bio
Stephen Oram writes near-future science fiction, exploring the intersection of messy humans and imperfect technology. He also works with scientists and technologists on projects that explore possible future outcomes of their research through short stories. He is published in several anthologies, including the Best of British Science Fiction 2020 and 2022, and has two published novels and three collections of sci-fi shorts. His recent collection – Extracting Humanity – includes stories from the projects with scientists.
Featured Book
We Are Not Anonymous
Set across two decades in a near-future, climate-flooded England divided into three countries.
Beth and Naomi’s relationship deepens while they fight against Kai, the leader of the tech-elite Narcissists.
As part of Resist and Regain, they confront his experiments on children to turbo boost evolution and his use of cutting-edge technology to control governments and their willing citizens.
Can they successfully subvert Kai’s ambitions and help create a more equal and transparent world?
Can Beth live with the suffering her activism will cause her family?
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