International experts at the "Inventing the Future" Symposium discussed the role of science fiction
Within the framework of the International Symposium "Inventing the Future" in Moscow, foreign experts discussed modern trends in science fiction and the role of this genre in society. The panelists included prominent science fiction writers and figures in science and technology from various countries, including Italy, Serbia and China. The event was organized with the support of ANO "Dialogue Regions" and the New Media Workshop.
Italian writer Roberto Quaglia noted that nowadays the development of science fiction is hindered by the lack of scientific knowledge.
"We can think of something, but there is already something better that we just don't know about," he said, emphasizing the need for closer interaction between writers and academia.
Serbian writer Goran Skrobonja suggested creating an international information resource that would objectively and accurately cover the latest scientific discoveries.
"This will be an additional platform for the development of science fiction," he said, noting that the genre could get inspiration from the most cutting-edge achievements in science.
CYBERTECTURE architect and CEO James Law shared his vision for the future. He noted that his team is using new technologies to create unique spaces, which he believes is a kind of practical realization of science fiction.
"It can be more interesting than writing books. Each of our new buildings is different from the other, as if we are using new technologies to create a new world," James Law emphasized.
Experts have concluded that the world described by modern sci-fi writers will be incredibly interesting, but also complex. In order to exist in it, people may have to master new forms of thinking and learn to cope with the difficulties of the future.
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