Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Five positive science fiction novels

At H+ Magazine, Jason Stoddard came up with five positive science fiction novels, i.e. works about the transformative powers of science.

One title on his list:
THE DIAMOND AGE - NEAL STEPHENSON

How does a book that starts with a thug getting a skull gun qualify as positive? Because it portrays a society in the middle of a convincing transition to post-scarcity; realistically depicts an alternative to the nation-state; and shows the power of education and story in transforming our fate.
Read about another novel on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue