Science fiction futurologies

The tense relationship between futurology and speculation

New publication of the book by Julia Grillmayr, lecturer in cultural studies, by transkript Verlag.

What does science fiction have to do with the future? And can literary speculation help us to think systematically about futures? Many science fiction stories are set in the future and are used as examples when thinking about possible developments. At the same time, fans particularly appreciate the genre for its peculiar, eccentric and improbable world designs. Based on current projects that actively interweave literature and futurological scenario technology, Julia Grillmayr sheds light on the common goals and histories of science fiction and futurology, but also looks at what separates them and makes science fiction unique as an art form.

www.transcript-verlag.de/science-fiction-futurologien

Publication date: November 7, 2025
Pages: 276 
ISBN: 978-3-8376-7885-7