About this book
Hieroglyph-Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson, an anthology of stories, set in the near future that reignites the iconic and optimistic visions of the golden age of science fiction. A remarkable anthology uniting twenty of today's leading thinkers, writers, and visionaries, among them Cory Doctorow, Gregory Benford, Elizabeth Bear, Bruce Sterling, and Neal Stephenson, to contribute works of "techno-optimism" that challenge us to dream boldly and do Big Stuff. Engaging, mind-bending, provocative, and imaginative, Hieroglyph offers a forward-thinking approach to the intersection of art and technology that has the power to change our world.Contents:Foreword (Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future) • essay by Lawrence M. KraussPreface: Innovation Starvation (Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future) • essay by Neal StephensonIntroduction: A Blueprint for Better Dreams • essay by Kathryn Cramer and Ed FinnAtmosphaera Incognita (2013) / novelette by Neal StephensonGirl in Wave: Wave in Girl (2014) / novelette by Kathleen Ann GoonanBy the Time We Get to Arizona (2014) / novelette by Madeline AshbyThe Man Who Sold the Moon (2014) / novella by Cory DoctorowJohnny Appledrone vs. the FAA (2014) / novelette by Lee KonstantinouDegrees of Freedom (2014) / novelette by Karl SchroederTwo Scenarios for the Future of Solar Energy (2014) / short story by Annalee NewitzA Hotel in Antarctica (2014) / novelette by Geoffrey A. LandisPeriapsis (2014) / novelette by James L. CambiasThe Man Who Sold the Stars (2013) / novelette by Gregory BenfordEntanglement (2014) / novella by Vandana SinghElephant Angels (2014) / novelette by Brenda CooperCovenant (2014) / short story by Elizabeth BearQuantum Telepathy (2014) / novelette by Rudy RuckerTransition Generation (2014) / short story by David BrinThe Day It All Ended (2014) / short story by Charlie Jane AndersTall Tower (2014) / novelette by Bruce SterlingScience and Science Fiction: An Interview with Paul Davies • interview of Paul Davies (1946-) • interview by uncredited.
