First published 2015
This collection brings together leading science fiction authors who gained exclusive access to Microsoft Research laboratories and emerging technologies. Elizabeth Bear, Greg Bear, David Brin, Nancy Kress, Ann Leckie, Jack McDevitt, Seanan McGuire, and Robert J. Sawyer crafted original stories inspired by real developments in prediction science, quantum computing, real-time translation, and machine learning. Each tale examines how these advancing technologies intersect with human nature and society. The anthology also includes a graphic novel by Blue Delliquanti and Michele Rosenthal, plus original artwork by Joey Camacho. These established writers transform today's laboratory breakthroughs into tomorrow's fictional realities, creating stories that bridge the gap between current innovation and future possibility.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, technology
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: bridge-the-gap, near-future
Period: Future
Hardcover · Microsoft