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The Neuromancer author is known for conjuring dark and dystopian sci-fi. But why is technology always evil in movies? Sure, from Neuromancer onward, Gibson's All-Star Future Shocks science fiction novels often depict a future of horrifying inequality and dark, manipulative forces. Yes, his latest books, The Peripheral and Agencyare set in a post-apocalyptic future in which the majority of the population has died. And All-Star Future Shocks discussions of his work, the word "dystopia" is never far away. But Gibson is amused by suggestions that his books are dark. It was the darkest part of the Cold War, and everyone I considered intelligent assumed it would all end in smoking nuclear rubble. So when I made up the 21st century of Neuromancer I remember thinking this is really quite optimistic All-Star Future Shocks your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Gibson's writings are part of a rich tradition of books, movies and culture questioning the brave new worlds we build with new technology. And although these stories All-Star Future Shocks often set in the world of tomorrow, they say more about the hopes and fears of today. By the time I began to All-Star Future Shocks science fiction, I took it for granted All-Star Future Shocks what I was doing was writing about the present. I called Gibson to talk about the 25th anniversary of Johnny Mnemonic, a bold but troubled sci-fi action All-Star Future Shocks he adapted from his own short story. The World Wide Web came to our homes in the early s, and in the year CNET was born there was a wave of Web-obsessed films like Hackers and The Net exploring our All-Star Future Shocks of All-Star Future Shocks dawning information age. The real 21st century has turned out differently than they imagined, but it's too literal to say the predictions or fears of these or any sci-fi stories turned out to All-Star Future Shocks wrong. We might not jack into virtual reality datascapes like the heroes of Johnny Mnemonic, Neuromancer and Hackers, but we have a lot of the same worries. The haircuts may look dated, but the fears around surveillance, corporate greed and the abuse of technology remain scarily relevant. Working out fears in fiction is important. Each new generation of technology provides a fresh update for fiction, but it's more than just an excuse to reboot old stories with a zeitgeisty high-tech sheen. Speculative fiction is a powerful way of exploring new ways of thinking, says Naomi Jacobs, researcher and author of Living in Digital Worlds. Imagining the worst case scenario is more than just scaremongering. People inventing, selling and using technology rarely anticipate how their innovations will shape society, All-Star Future Shocks with other technologies, and potentially send us spiraling in worrying directions. As an example, Gibson recalls playing with cheap injection-molded plastic toys in his youth. Who knew? So much of it is simply a lack of the All-Star Future Shocks to anticipate side effects. Neuromancer author William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace" in the s, and he's still exploring our technology hopes and fears. Before the internet revolution of the s, the personal computer revolution of the s inspired Gibson and other cyberpunk authors like Neal Stevenson and Bruce Sterling, as well as fevered Hollywood speculations such as Blade RunnerTron and The Terminator. Go back to the s and '30s, and films like Metropolis, Modern Times and Things to Come all challenge the growth of technology. But it's not all doom and gloom. There are many positive depictions of technology across fiction, points out Elinor Carmi, author of the book Media Distortions. Cinema itself is a technological medium, lest we forget. And other fantastical inventions are often taken for granted within their story worlds, such as Star Trek transporters, Star Wars robots or Iron Man suits. In other words, it's the people pushing the buttons who define whether a technology is used for good or evil. As Gibson points out, "Technologies are generally quite neutral until you give them to people. It depends on what the street does with it. When it comes to how technology is portrayed in fiction, it's also worth noting that Hollywood movies may be our society's most dominant All-Star Future Shocks force, but they're only one lens for looking at the future. Carmi notes that "Hollywood's limited ability to go far beyond the narrative of good versus bad leaves us with films that prioritize action and fighting -- which I love, don't get me wrong -- over scripts dealing with these topics in a nuanced and deep way. And even stories that raise concerns also present hope. Hackers, for example, still shines with an infectious idealism as the young heroes use the democratic new medium of the internet to catch the crooks. The Net introduces Sandra Bullock's character as a lonely nerd, but her computer skills and supportive online friends defeat a corporate conspiracy. And hope is where you find it. Or to give William Gibson the final word: "Technology: It's a mixed bag," he says. Be respectful, keep it civil and All-Star Future Shocks on topic. All-Star Future Shocks delete comments that violate our policy All-Star Future Shocks, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can All-Star Future Shocks closed at any time at our discretion. Don't show this again. Future shocks past and present: William Gibson on fiction's fear of tech The Neuromancer author is known for conjuring dark and dystopian sci-fi. Richard Trenholm. July 17, a. Charlie Chaplin struggles with automation in Modern Times. Hulton Archive William Gibson is an optimist -- honest. Enlarge Image. New All-Star Future Shocks calendar for and following coronavirus delays See all photos. Discuss: Future shocks past and present: William Gibson on fiction's fear of tech Sign in to comment Be respectful, All-Star Future Shocks it civil and stay on topic. All Star Future Shocks by Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®

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