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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11h
This week begins the epic read of China Mieville’s new novel, 'The Rouse'. Join the World-building Initiative and the Humanities Institute this Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 in Ross-Blakley Hall room 197, for the first of six lunchtime discussions on the expansive saga asuevents.asu.edu/event/worldb...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Take Three” by @drkarenlord.bsky.social. As humanity ventures to new extraterrestrial locations, our relationship with music evolves closely behind us. Read here: csi.asu.edu/story/orches...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In this essay, Sengul-Jones, a writer, researcher, Wikipedia editor, and director of Society + Technology at the University of Washington, uses the story to examine the malleability of online information and the way it alters our search behavior for factual sources. issues.org/futuretensef...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In this month's #FreeFictionResponse, we’re delighted to spotlight “What Happens When Information is Severed From its Source?” by Dr. @monikasjones.bsky.social in response to @tinaconnolly.bsky.social's “Sunshine Hills Reality Edit”.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our monthly series, Future Tense Fiction with @issuesinst.bsky.social features an original speculative fiction story plus a non-fiction response essay that delves deeper into the themes and real-world resonances that underpin the narrative.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When she gets a surprise visit from some young idealists, the editor is forced to confront what it means to curate information some find dangerous. issues.org/futuretensef...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This week's #FreeFictionFriday story is "Sunshine Hills Reality Edit" from @issuesinst.bsky.social by @tinaconnolly.bsky.social. In a remote cabin, an online encyclopedia editor has collected a vast library of books that she hopes can counteract a polarized online information environment.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Last week, Reactor Magazine published a piece by Dr. @anaklimchy.bsky.social, author, literary scholar, and editor of our book "From the Earth to the Moon: Annotated for the Spacefaring Age", on the nuance behind Verne's writing. Read more from the article here: reactormag.com/misunderstan....
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Stay tuned on their page for more information on book club meetings and a Q&A conversation with Miéville and @mdbell79.bsky.social about the book in February. Learn more about the book club and register here: asuevents.asu.edu/event/worldb...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're partnering with our friends at the humanities institute for a special visit from China Miéville, who will discuss his new book “The Rouse”, a defining work twenty years in the making and a deeply moving, decade and continent spanning epic of personal grief, global tumult and grim conspiracy.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Divided Light” by Corey S. Pressman. Two systems of energy production in Phoenix evolve convergently within two communities. The separation gives rise to cultural division until they find shared humanity in environmental reverence. csi.asu.edu/story/smallr...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy Pub Day to our friend and Imaginary College Fellow, @leopoldogout.bsky.social! If you’re in New York, catch his discussion with Marlon James tonight at Twisted Spine Bookstore and stay tuned for an event with CSI later this Fall. www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
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Leopoldo Goût @leopoldogout.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Brooklyn! Join me and #MarlonJames on Sept 15 at 7 PM for a raw conversation to launch my new novel, Rooted, at The Twisted Spine bookstore in Brooklyn. Areal talk, drinks after, and an open studio night RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc... torpublishinggroup.com/rooted/
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Mozart on the Kalahari” by @kundalinisteve.bsky.social. Tourism and exploration become a luxury industry of space travel, leaving those without the means on Earth to create innovations in biotech that revolutionize the habitability problem csi.asu.edu/books/vvev/
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
That curiosity turned into the Veterans Imagination Project, a ​​community program designed to improve the military-to-civilian transition process with the tools of futures thinking, speculative narratives and visual art. Read here: vetengagement.asu.edu/spotlight/bo...
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OVMAE Spotlight Series: Bob Beard | Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, Bob Beard was looking for his place in the community. That search ultimately led him to ASU, where his drive as a Marine was turned into curiosit...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, Bob was looking for his place in the community. That search ultimately led him to ASU, where his drive as a Marine was turned into curiosity.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last week, OVMAE gave a special highlight to our friend and communications director here at Center for Science and the Imagination, Bob Beard.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Into the Storm” by Yakos Spiliotopoulos. Legislative apathy towards increasingly unusual weather continentally causes a long-standing era of political inaction for climate change in Canada to find ambition elsewhere. csi.asu.edu/books/everyt...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
During her studies at the GAME school, Rachael researched design development and implantation of virtual reality as an educational tool. You can play (and learn!) with her games, Hurricane Heroes on Steam and Weather Wows on the Apple App store. We're so proud of you, Dr. Kaye!
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A huge congratulations to our Imaginary Friend and colleague Rachael Kaye for successfully defending her dissertation.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In this episode, we discuss "I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022)", a science fiction narrative adventure developed by Northway Games and published by Finji, with speculative fiction writer/editors Troy L. Wiggins and CY Ballard. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/jX67PxT7UUg?...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
CSI Skill Tree is a series that examines and celebrates how video games envision possible futures, build rich and thought-provoking worlds, and engage people as active participants in unfolding and interpreting stories.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Last week, our founding director, @edfinn.bsky.social, appeared on AZfamily news to discuss a study from Villanova University on audience reception to stories written by AI compared to those by humans, and imagines how AI and creative writers might coexist. www.azfamily.com/2026/08/27/s...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This month, we’re delighted to share “How Can We Sustain Sustainable Housing?” by Muhamad Gambo in response to Osahon Ize-Iyamu’s “Where the Wild Things Grow.” Gambo brings his lived and professional experience to Ize-Iyamu’s tale of population growth and housing demands. issues.org/futuretensef...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our monthly series, Future Tense Fiction, from @issuesinst.bsky.social features an original speculative fiction story plus a non-fiction response essay that delves deeper into the themes and real-world resonances that underpin the narrative.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This week's #FreeFictionFriday is "Where the Wild Things Grow" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu from @issuesinst.bsky.social. A grief-stricken daughter struggles to defend her late mother’s vision of sustainable housing against financial, regulatory, and personal hurdles. issues.org/futuretensef...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In this issue, @solarshades.club writes about solarpunk and the 2025 film Arco, Ines Montalvao considers salt as an expressive material in the work of the artist Nobuho Nagasawa, and CSI's @bobbeard.bsky.social recommends Cassandra Vieten's new book Imagine That. Read here mailchi.mp/asu.edu/imag...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our latest issue of Imaginary Papers, our quarterly newsletter about science fiction worldbuilding, futures thinking, and the imagination, is out now!
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
VIP is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
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Veterans Imagination Project Archives - Center for Science and the Imagination
Futures Thinking and Storytelling for Military Transition Each year, two hundred thousand service members separate from the military and begin their reintegration to the civilian world. But leaving mi...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Ray brings years of professional experience to the Veterans Imagination Project, where he collaborates with service members to envision positive and enriching futures beyond their military careers.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Ray grew up in a military family, with his father, three uncles, and two brothers serving in the United States Marine Corps, while other family members pursued careers in the Navy and Air Force.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and women who have walked that same road. Meet Ray Lopez, a concept artist who has been with VIP since its inception.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Too Big to See” by @karlschroeder.bsky.social. A seemingly recreational innovation in aerospace provides an unexpected change in perspective, allowing world leaders splitting hairs over geopolitical conflict to see the bigger picture. medium.com/@imagination...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
VIP is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
csi.asu.edu
Veterans Imagination Project Archives - Center for Science and the Imagination
Futures Thinking and Storytelling for Military Transition Each year, two hundred thousand service members separate from the military and begin their reintegration to the civilian world. But leaving mi...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Her background spans neuroscience, mindfulness, mental health, entrepreneurship, and military service, alongside her work as a Mindfulness Coach. This fall, she returns to VIP as a researcher and facilitator to explore how veterans can envision flourishing futures and apply their imaginations.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by women and men who have walked that same road. Meet Eliza DelaPaz, a Marine Corps veteran and graduate student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Arizona State University.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “The Use of Things” by @ramez.bsky.social. In a world where robots have optimized all tasks, routine and extraordinary, the value of human contribution is weighed with risk calculable in dollars. Read the story here: csi.asu.edu/books/vvev/
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
CSI’s founding director @edfinn.bsky.social will share his reflections on how and why this story persists—from the pages of H.G Wells’ ground breaking novel, to the infamous radio broadcast, and its enduring influence on science fiction over a century later.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The book offers a road map for identifying your own “imagination profile” and applying it to healing, creativity, relationships, and how you picture your own future. Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the #ScienceofImagination is available now at your favorite bookseller.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Happy pub day to our friend and colleague, Dr. Cassandra Vieten. Imagine That is the culmination of decades of research into how imagination actually works in the brain and body — and, more importantly, how to use it intentionally.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Alain joins this Fall as VIP’s embedded social worker and peer mentor, supporting participants in imagining flourishing futures for themselves and their communities. VIP is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
csi.asu.edu
Veterans Imagination Project Archives - Center for Science and the Imagination
Futures Thinking and Storytelling for Military Transition Each year, two hundred thousand service members separate from the military and begin their reintegration to the civilian world. But leaving mi...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A former Army officer with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 25th Infantry Division, Alain witnessed firsthand the invisible wounds of war, the emotional toll of sustained high-stress operations, and the reintegration challenges many service members face upon returning home.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and women who have walked that same road. Meet Alain Monroy, a US Army veteran currently completing his Master of Social Work degree at Arizona State University.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “For the Snake of Power” by @bjcooper.bsky.social. Solar energy takes over as the nation’s main fuel source, prompting solar panels to snake through Phoenix as the country’s designated clean-energy powerhouse. csi.asu.edu/story/bigurb...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
CSI’s founding director @edfinn.bsky.social will share his reflections on how and why this story persists—from the pages of H.G Wells’ ground breaking novel, to the infamous radio broadcast, and its enduring influence on science fiction over a century later.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Next week! Join us at Chandler Museum’s Film Friday for a screening and discussion of the science fiction classic, "War of the Worlds." Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/film-frida...
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Veterans Imagination Project is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Calvin has worked professionally as a digital matte painter for film and television productions, commercials, and music videos. This fall, he's joining VIP as a concept artist to bring our students' future visions to life.
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imaginationasu.bsky.social @imaginationasu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and women who have walked that same road. Meet Calvin Garrett, a United States Marine Corps veteran and Game and Entertainment Design student at Otis College of Art and Design.
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