Remember, it's supposed to be brief, so don't feel like you have to provide a significant level of structure or detail (although you could, if so inclined). Here are a few sentence fragments to get you started (I'm avoiding full examples because the whole idea is not to pollute your ideas with my own preconceptions (that comes later)):
- Tell me about a future where the ________ is _________.
- Tell me about a future based on the idea of ___________.
- Tell me about a future founded on the principle(s) of __________.
- Tell me about a future where __________ has resulted in __________.
- Tell me about a future where __________ have __________ in the __________.
- Tell me about a future that captures the spirit of ______________.
- Tell me about a future where ____________ is illegal.
- Tell me about a future where _____________ are extinct.
My only request is that you are earnest, that you only submit briefs for which you would actually be interested enough to read the resulting work. Beyond that, anything goes. Have a concept that you find anithetical to the very idea of utopia/dystopia? Throw down the gauntlet and challenge me to write the opposite. Have a dream that you have glimpsed the key to the perfected future, share it with me and let me put prose to your dream.
To submit a brief you can leave a comment to this post, or you can send email to ericdhepburn@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Sincerely,
Eric Hepburn
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Tell me about a future based on the idea of a mutation of toxoplasmosis has caused what scientists dub 'the philanthropy virus' -- the afflicted are compelled to give away their wealth. hegemons attempt cat genocide in last-ditch attempt to preserve their privileges etc. cat feces becomes weapon of class warfare.
ReplyDeleteTell me about a future in which corporations are legally granted personhood. Tell me of a future in which no one owns the water on their property.
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