Frank Swain: Leave Nothing to the Imagination: Maps, Monsters, and the Importance of Uncharted Lands (Sonic XV, 2013)


About Sonic Acts XV - The Dark Universe: The Dark Universe is the unknown universe, the universe that remains mysterious. The Dark Universe is also the weird universe that draws us in and enfolds us in its shroud, blacker than burned black. Seekers of the unknown and the undiscovered must be able to imagine the impossible. About this talk: From the immortals of Hyperborea to the antipodes of Terra Australis, we have filled undiscovered lands with the creatures of our dreams. But as our maps spread out to cover the universe, what space is left for these mythical races, and what will become of them? Frank Swain argues for curbing the cartographers. Frank Swain (UK) is preoccupied with how our innovations shape our future and ourselves. He has produced content for New Scientist, Wired, BBC Radio 4 and Bravo among others. His first book, How to Make a Zombie: The Real Life (and Death) Science of Reanimation and Mind Control, will be published in spring 2013. www.frankswain.com This talk was part of Sonic Acts XV's panel 'Futures of Science and Fiction' in which we prepared an impressive line-up of speakers in close collaboration with the magazine Arc, a futuristic collection of fact, fiction and opinion from the makers of New Scientist. Time to speculate on the future…

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