The Verge’s “Better Worlds” Sci Fi Series Launches Today
When you picture what the world will look like in 10, 20, or 50 years, what comes to mind? Most people probably envision a scenario that’s drastically positive or negative—a utopia or, more likely, a dystopia.
But what if we could shape the direction the future takes using simply our imaginations? What if there were narratives that made us dream about what’s possible, and made us flip off the doom and gloom switch in favor of progress and vision?
This is the aim of a new multimedia series from The Verge called Better Worlds. Launched today, the series consists of 10 sci fi short stories along with audio and animated adaptations. In an interview with Singularity Hub, editor Laura Hudson shared details about the origin of Better Worlds, and the message she hopes it will communicate.
“At its core, the series came from a hunger I felt I had, particularly in 2018, for more positive stories,” Hudson said. “I think we’re kind of diffused in dystopia right now, both in the news and in a lot of the media we consume.”
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