Science Fiction Virtual Reality

The science fiction genre has become increasingly influential in mainstream popular culture, evolving into one of the most engaging storytelling tools we use to think about technology and consider the shape of the future. Along the way, it has also become one of the major lenses we use to explore important philosophical questions. The origins of science fiction are most often thought to trace to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, a story born from a night of spooky tale-telling by the fireside that explores scientific, moral, and ethical questions that were of great concern in the 19th century - and that continue to resonate today.

Refresh is an explosive, powerful short story about a near-future dystopia in which citizens can commodify every waking moment of their lives with computer-generated augmented reality. But this ubiquitous, game-changing technology can create dangerous consequences, especially for society’s most vulnerable people.

Andy Tremain has a terrifying ability. Using virtual reality, he can create monsters from his unconscious mind. And he's obsessed with dinosaurs. A psychiatrist in the United States promises a cure, but when Andy and his brother and sister realise they are prisoners rather than guests in Dr Kaplan's luxurious desert complex, Andy's dream becomes a nightmare. When his powers change and reality itself begins to shift and tear, Andy is so dangerous that society clearly cannot afford to let him live.

Everything is possible. Everything except survival. Four individuals share an impossible ability. They can accomplish anything they fear or imagine. Everything appears theirs for the taking, except their world isn't real. They live only in the mind of a coma patient. If he wakes up, will they die?

Trace the controversial evolution of biotechnology, where the sci-fi dream of copying life becomes genetic reality. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or satisfying a deep curiosity, this fascinating history of biological replication will completely captivate you. Witness the...

Explore how sci-fi tropes of evil twins and genetic engineering transformed into real-world biology and bioethics. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this thought-provoking journey traces the path from fantastical myths of mass-produced armies to the quiet breakthroughs of early DNA research...

Enter an atmospheric speculative fiction universe where fractured timelines and higher dimensions shatter human reality. Perfect for an immersive commute or late-night listening, these interconnected sci-fi stories explore the cosmic fallout of a genius mathematician's dangerous discovery. Lose...