There’s a common joke within science fiction circles derived from a Tweet by author Alex Blechman (2021). It reads, “Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale. Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don’t Create The Torment Nexus”.
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Climate change in contemporary SF games and graphic narratives
Early next year, I’m giving a guest lecture at the University of Oxford that explores how science fiction games and graphic narratives tackle climate change. While hard science and concrete action are the building blocks of any response, these immersive, speculative media offer new ways of thinking through the defining challenge of this century.
gabriel burrow 