Thursday, May 24, 2018

How the storytelling of today shapes the technology of tomorrow


Speaking at today’s TNW Conference, Diana Wehmeier connected the origins of technology with the creativity of science fiction — and how the books and movies everyone loves can inspire those who would make the fiction a reality. Wehmeier, the CEO and Creative Director of Plasma magazine, said science fiction is what puts the visions in the minds of the creators: All these millionaires who want to go to space — it’s not just about glory or profits. They want to fulfill childhood dreams inspired by science fiction. Wehmeier opened by describing what at first sounded like a real-world scenario: People…

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