Exploring the Big Ideas Behind Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction

Jane Suen, Karen McCullah, Roberta Rogow, and Tierney James dive into the wide possibilities of science fiction and speculative fiction. They discuss how imagination, diversity of ideas, and big questions about the future shape stories that challenge readers while opening doors to new ways of thinking.

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