“One thing that struck me about the 9/11 footage shown during last year’s anniversary was that in 2001, the people … More
Category: Literature
The Future Historian
“It was in the very distant past that the first computer appeared, and with it dawned a new era of … More
Earth Is Just One Planet
“…I can show you what I go to space opera for with a single image… “That’s the Alexanderschlacht (The Battle … More
Adventure thru Inner Space
“It’s often been said that science fiction predicts the future. I’d argue that this isn’t generally the case. In fact, … More
A flock of ducks flew through the room
“In 1951, when I sold my first story, I had no idea that such fundamental issues could be pursued in … More
The rule of exceptions #2
The world has changed significantly since you were first published in the eighties. How does the current “real world” play … More
Metaphorical and analogous forms
Mike Nelson, 24a Orwell Street, installation detail, 2002. Biennale of Sydney. When you’re planning a piece, does it evolve out … More
The sheer luminosity of metaphor
“After the flash and filigree of the sixties, the next decade can seem rather docile, even disappointing. It is widely … More
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