Literature

Futurism

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Artistic and social movement

A movement that emphasized themes of speed, technology, and youth.

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Back to the Future?

This article reviews three new books that explore visions of the future that never came to pass. It examines how literature engages with historical expectations of what the future would look like.

Pittsburgh Review of Books·December 3, 2025

Should We Look on New Technologies with Awe and Dread?

This piece discusses the technological sublime and how literature and film help us grasp the power of modern creations. It explores the balance between awe and dread when considering the impact of new technologies.

The New Yorker·October 21, 2025

Literary futures: Harnessing fiction for futures work

This research article explores how literary techniques and fiction can be used as tools for futures work. It highlights how character development and worldbuilding encourage participatory approaches to imagining social futures.

ScienceDirect·April 2024

Novelist Wins Award, Then Reveals She Used ChatGPT

This article reports on the controversy surrounding a Japanese novelist who admitted that a portion of her award-winning book was written using generative AI. It highlights the intersection of modern technology and literary creation.

Futurism·January 19, 2024

“Wrong Way” Takes the Shine Off the Self-Driving Car

This review of Joanne McNeil’s novel examines how the book critiques the concept of technological progress. It suggests that many futuristic advancements are often used to obscure the reality of human labor.

The New Yorker·December 13, 2023

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