What came first – space stories from the 1990s or the smartphone? The fourth episode of the “Future Dimensions” feature podcast by Mercedes-Benz demonstrates how fiction and reality consistently inspire one another.
Host Ricardia Bramley takes a deep dive into the fascination, power and responsibility of fictional stories with Jon Landau – the legendary producer of the Avatar films. She talks to architect and film director Liam Young about why fictional worlds are also a reflection of our society. Asks design professor Dennis Cheatham how sci-fi technology is shaping our everyday lives. And learns from science fiction professor Lisa Yaszek why we should all dream of a better world, even in challenging times.
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