Science Fiction for Scientists!! An Introduction to SF Prototypes and Brain Machines
Johnson Brian David · Ambient intelligence and smart environments · 2010
This paper describes the process of Science Fiction (SF) prototyping as a design tool. An overview of the SF prototyping process is given, followed by a brisk overview of the relationship between science fictiona dn science fact as see in fiction, movies and comic books. Finally we finish up by discussion a specific SF prototype, the research and writings that fed into the process and the outcomes from the application and use. This paper should be read in conjunction with the short story Brain Machines (also included in this edition).