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This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is ‘Welcome to Hillsville’ by Justina Ireland. The peaceful city of Hillsville is tucked comfortably into the bustle of suburban life until conversations about nuclear storage disrupt the daily routine. Read here: csi.asu.edu/story/city-o...
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is ‘Welcome to Hillsville’ by Justina Ireland. The peaceful city of Hillsville is tucked comfortably into the bustle of suburban life until conversations about nuclear storage disrupt the daily routine. Read here: csi.asu.edu/story/city-o...
Join us for a free virtual event as part of the 2026 Learning Planet Festival, hosted by the Learning Planet Institute and UNESCO! Learn more and see the full program of events running from January 21-28 at learning-planet.org. Link to register here: asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 21, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Join us for a free virtual event as part of the 2026 Learning Planet Festival, hosted by the Learning Planet Institute and UNESCO! Learn more and see the full program of events running from January 21-28 at learning-planet.org. Link to register here: asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What happens when an imminent threat becomes the centerpiece of culture? This question is at the heart of ‘Return to Sender’ by Sarena Ulibarri, our latest #freefictionfriday piece, and part of Our Radioactive Neighbors, CSI’s latest collection. Get a copy here! 🔗 : csi.asu.edu/books/radnei...
January 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
What happens when an imminent threat becomes the centerpiece of culture? This question is at the heart of ‘Return to Sender’ by Sarena Ulibarri, our latest #freefictionfriday piece, and part of Our Radioactive Neighbors, CSI’s latest collection. Get a copy here! 🔗 : csi.asu.edu/books/radnei...
Join us in kicking off the new year with John Carpenter's Escape From New York, the first movie of 2026 in our History of the Future series! Find the link below for a dark, exhilarating action on Wednesday, January 21, at 7 PM, announced by Matt Bell.
🔗: www.majesticphx.com/movie/Majest...
🔗: www.majesticphx.com/movie/Majest...
January 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Join us in kicking off the new year with John Carpenter's Escape From New York, the first movie of 2026 in our History of the Future series! Find the link below for a dark, exhilarating action on Wednesday, January 21, at 7 PM, announced by Matt Bell.
🔗: www.majesticphx.com/movie/Majest...
🔗: www.majesticphx.com/movie/Majest...
Our Radioactive Neighbors is free to download, read, and share. Through science fiction, visual art, and essays by experts across fields, it provides resources to help communities imagine their futures and make informed choices about nuclear siting. Download here: csi.asu.edu/books/radnei...
January 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our Radioactive Neighbors is free to download, read, and share. Through science fiction, visual art, and essays by experts across fields, it provides resources to help communities imagine their futures and make informed choices about nuclear siting. Download here: csi.asu.edu/books/radnei...
Could football management be optimized by AI systems, removing sentimentality and winning matches with a witches brew of unconventional tactics? Read "Bonum Certamen", this month's Future Tense Fiction story by Issues in Science and Technology and author Andrés Martinez:
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Could football management be optimized by AI systems, removing sentimentality and winning matches with a witches brew of unconventional tactics? Read "Bonum Certamen", this month's Future Tense Fiction story by Issues in Science and Technology and author Andrés Martinez:
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...
Congratulations Class of 2025! As we look beyond graduation, the next steps can feel exciting and daunting. But don’t stress; the Center for Science and the Imagination at ASU is excited to share “Forge Ahead: A Creative Guide for Mapping Possibilities and Finding Direction.” csi.asu.edu/forgeahead/
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Congratulations Class of 2025! As we look beyond graduation, the next steps can feel exciting and daunting. But don’t stress; the Center for Science and the Imagination at ASU is excited to share “Forge Ahead: A Creative Guide for Mapping Possibilities and Finding Direction.” csi.asu.edu/forgeahead/
Thanks to LitHub Magazine for hosting this roundtable conversation in support of our new book, Climate Imagination: Dispatches from Hopeful Futures.
Read more at: lithub.com/on-the-urgen...
Read more at: lithub.com/on-the-urgen...
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thanks to LitHub Magazine for hosting this roundtable conversation in support of our new book, Climate Imagination: Dispatches from Hopeful Futures.
Read more at: lithub.com/on-the-urgen...
Read more at: lithub.com/on-the-urgen...
This #FreeFictionFriday is ‘A Lion Roars in Longyearbyen’, the story of the last natural lion left on earth. We follow the gripping hunt of the lion in a world where climate change has tipped the world on its head and humans have depleted the natural world. Click to read: slate.com/technology/2...
December 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This #FreeFictionFriday is ‘A Lion Roars in Longyearbyen’, the story of the last natural lion left on earth. We follow the gripping hunt of the lion in a world where climate change has tipped the world on its head and humans have depleted the natural world. Click to read: slate.com/technology/2...
Last Thursday, we joined some of our imaginary friends for a virtual conversation exploring the deep connection between social sciences and science fiction, and how these stories can help shape our vision of better social policies.
Use the link below to watch!
🔗 issues.org/event/what-i...
Use the link below to watch!
🔗 issues.org/event/what-i...
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Last Thursday, we joined some of our imaginary friends for a virtual conversation exploring the deep connection between social sciences and science fiction, and how these stories can help shape our vision of better social policies.
Use the link below to watch!
🔗 issues.org/event/what-i...
Use the link below to watch!
🔗 issues.org/event/what-i...
In a recent interview with Clarkesworld Magazine, futures-thinkers and editors @edfinn.bsky.social and Joey Eschrich explore the power of speculative fiction to shape how we imagine and respond to real-world challenges.
Use the link below to learn more!
🔗 clarkesworldmagazine.com/finn-eschric...
Use the link below to learn more!
🔗 clarkesworldmagazine.com/finn-eschric...
December 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
In a recent interview with Clarkesworld Magazine, futures-thinkers and editors @edfinn.bsky.social and Joey Eschrich explore the power of speculative fiction to shape how we imagine and respond to real-world challenges.
Use the link below to learn more!
🔗 clarkesworldmagazine.com/finn-eschric...
Use the link below to learn more!
🔗 clarkesworldmagazine.com/finn-eschric...
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday features Driftless by Scott Dorsch; the story of a man named Raimond Olmstead. We follow his journey as he recounts his decision to stay with his memory-ridden house in the lonely country despite the apocalyptic storms that plague it.
🔗 csi.asu.edu/story/driftl...
🔗 csi.asu.edu/story/driftl...
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday features Driftless by Scott Dorsch; the story of a man named Raimond Olmstead. We follow his journey as he recounts his decision to stay with his memory-ridden house in the lonely country despite the apocalyptic storms that plague it.
🔗 csi.asu.edu/story/driftl...
🔗 csi.asu.edu/story/driftl...
Join us for a virtual discussion to mark the publication of Climate Imagination, featuring writers and thinkers from around the world sharing hopeful climate stories. Speakers include Manjana Milkoreit, @yudhanjaya.bsky.social, and Vandana Singh.
🔗 events.newamerica.org/hopefulclima...
🔗 events.newamerica.org/hopefulclima...
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Join us for a virtual discussion to mark the publication of Climate Imagination, featuring writers and thinkers from around the world sharing hopeful climate stories. Speakers include Manjana Milkoreit, @yudhanjaya.bsky.social, and Vandana Singh.
🔗 events.newamerica.org/hopefulclima...
🔗 events.newamerica.org/hopefulclima...
Through speculative fiction, essays, and visual art, Climate Imagination: Dispatches from Hopeful Futures seeks to inspire a wave of narratives about what positive climate futures might look like for communities around the world.
Read it at the link below!
🔗 csi.asu.edu/books/climat...
Read it at the link below!
🔗 csi.asu.edu/books/climat...
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Through speculative fiction, essays, and visual art, Climate Imagination: Dispatches from Hopeful Futures seeks to inspire a wave of narratives about what positive climate futures might look like for communities around the world.
Read it at the link below!
🔗 csi.asu.edu/books/climat...
Read it at the link below!
🔗 csi.asu.edu/books/climat...
Join us this Friday at 6:00 PM at the Arizona Science Center for Science with a TWIST! This 21+ after-hours experience brings you a night of stellar science fiction, cosmic costumes, and out-of-this-world presentations from our own Bob Beard and Nina Miller!
🔗 tickets.azscience.org/137251/142512
🔗 tickets.azscience.org/137251/142512
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Join us this Friday at 6:00 PM at the Arizona Science Center for Science with a TWIST! This 21+ after-hours experience brings you a night of stellar science fiction, cosmic costumes, and out-of-this-world presentations from our own Bob Beard and Nina Miller!
🔗 tickets.azscience.org/137251/142512
🔗 tickets.azscience.org/137251/142512
Join us on Thursday, December 4, at 10 AM for a virtual conversation exploring how fiction can help shape our vision of better social policies. Moderator @edfinn.bsky.social will join @drkarenlord.bsky.social , @annaleen.bsky.social , Malka Older, and Craig Calhoun.
asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us on Thursday, December 4, at 10 AM for a virtual conversation exploring how fiction can help shape our vision of better social policies. Moderator @edfinn.bsky.social will join @drkarenlord.bsky.social , @annaleen.bsky.social , Malka Older, and Craig Calhoun.
asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, "Can We Cool Down Data?" by @theuniverse.bsky.social , explores the innovative possibilities of DNA-based digital data storage and reflects on why seeking cooler, more resilient storage alternatives is essential.
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, "Can We Cool Down Data?" by @theuniverse.bsky.social , explores the innovative possibilities of DNA-based digital data storage and reflects on why seeking cooler, more resilient storage alternatives is essential.
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, writer E.G. Condé introduces us to veteran operator Alvaro and his passionate trainee Li. When their employer's systems suddenly fail and the city is plunged into darkness, the two decide to take matters into their own hands.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, writer E.G. Condé introduces us to veteran operator Alvaro and his passionate trainee Li. When their employer's systems suddenly fail and the city is plunged into darkness, the two decide to take matters into their own hands.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
Don't miss "Edge of Tomorrow," at 7 PM MST on Wednesday at Tempe's Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill! Before the film, enjoy a discussion with @tedpavlic.bsky.social , a professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence.
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Don't miss "Edge of Tomorrow," at 7 PM MST on Wednesday at Tempe's Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill! Before the film, enjoy a discussion with @tedpavlic.bsky.social , a professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence.
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday pick by @bpladek.bsky.social , Chase, a risk analyst, has built his life around predicting everything that could possibly go wrong. But his partner, a passionate activist, has built hers on the belief that things can go right.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday pick by @bpladek.bsky.social , Chase, a risk analyst, has built his life around predicting everything that could possibly go wrong. But his partner, a passionate activist, has built hers on the belief that things can go right.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
Join us for the explosive finale in our History of the Future series with Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow! Grab your tickets from Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill and join us in exploring this thought-provoking thriller on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 PM!
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Join us for the explosive finale in our History of the Future series with Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow! Grab your tickets from Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill and join us in exploring this thought-provoking thriller on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 PM!
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
🔗 www.majesticphx.com/movie/Histor...
After ten weeks of reflection, storytelling, and creative exploration, participants shared their imaginative visions of futures grounded in community, creativity, and service to others. Congratulations to our 5th cohort of graduates, and deep thanks to our partners for their continued support!
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
After ten weeks of reflection, storytelling, and creative exploration, participants shared their imaginative visions of futures grounded in community, creativity, and service to others. Congratulations to our 5th cohort of graduates, and deep thanks to our partners for their continued support!
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday pick, "Symphony for the Boo Hag" by Deji Bryce Olukotun, a group of children ventures into an abandoned musician’s home, searching for lost instruments, but instead finds an ally who helps them reimagine what it means to make harmony.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qsb4...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qsb4...
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday pick, "Symphony for the Boo Hag" by Deji Bryce Olukotun, a group of children ventures into an abandoned musician’s home, searching for lost instruments, but instead finds an ally who helps them reimagine what it means to make harmony.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qsb4...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qsb4...
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, investigative journalist Alice Driver reflects on Gabriela Damián Miravete's "Coser y Cantar," examining the growing intersection of human labor and automation.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, investigative journalist Alice Driver reflects on Gabriela Damián Miravete's "Coser y Cantar," examining the growing intersection of human labor and automation.
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, "Coser y Cantar" by Gabriela Damián Miravete, we follow aspiring designer Trix as she chases her dreams to Los Angeles. But after uncovering deep-rooted corruption in the factory where she works, Trix is forced to take a stand.
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, "Coser y Cantar" by Gabriela Damián Miravete, we follow aspiring designer Trix as she chases her dreams to Los Angeles. But after uncovering deep-rooted corruption in the factory where she works, Trix is forced to take a stand.
issues.org/futuretensef...
issues.org/futuretensef...