Science fiction prototypes: Visionary technology narratives between futures |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Salford Business School, University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom;2. Manchester Business School, Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB, United Kingdom;3. Liverpool John Moores University, Mt Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5UZ, United Kingdom;1. Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education, 1.06 Brooks Building, 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester, M15 6GX, UK;2. Lancaster University, Highwire, The LICA Building, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, UK;3. Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education, Crewe Green Rd., Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5DU, UK;1. NODUS Sustainable Design Research Group, Aalto University School of Art, Design, and Architecture, Otaniementie 14, 02150, Espoo, Finland;2. Industrial Design Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad de Posgrado UNAM: Cto. de los Posgrados S/N, C.U., Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico;1. Instituto de Ciências Sociais Universidade de Lisboa, World Academy of Art and Science, and GRM-The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Av. Professor Aníbal de, Bettencourt, 9, Lisboa, 1600-189 Portugal;2. Department of Urban Studies And Planning, University of Sheffield Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom;3. Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Aníbal de Bettencourt, Lisboa, 1600-189, Portugal;1. Urban Systems Lab, Environmental Studies, The New School, New York, NY 10003, USA;2. Urban Studies Institute, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA;3. Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, Canberra 2601 ACT, Australia;1. Faculty of Management Sciences, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia;2. Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Colombia;3. Faculty of Education and Business Sciences, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Colombia;4. Self-Assessment and Researcher Faculty Business Sciences, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Colombia |
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| Abstract: | Futures research has lived up to Wells’ prediction by becoming a legitimate scholarly discipline. In this paper, we explore the role of science fiction in creating prototypes of imagined and better futures evident in these narratives even when they are distinct from the futures they predict. We explore the contributions and warnings of utopian and dystopian stories to the development and the specific realisation of future business visions. By drawing on Mannermaa's framework, a selection of science fiction writings, and the description of sources for innovations, we are able to examine the impact of prototyping on business management. Within this paper we describe scenarios as the mechanisms that test strategic direction while the prototype offers a mechanism for the analysis of business vision.We explore the synergy that exists between creative fiction authors and futurologists, discussing the predictive elements and the source of inspirations for innovators. We argue that while business futurologists appear to offer pedestrian “predictions” and future models, the most impact is achieved with views of the future that are presented as prototypical stories; stories that plant a seed that germinates and comes to fruition in a more distant future. |
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| Keywords: | Science fiction prototypes Futurist Creative writing Prototyping Inspiration Business re-assembly Innovation |
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