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Sci-fi writer Connie Willis invites us to imagine new worlds this National Science Fiction Day

By Erin O'Toole,
Robyn Vincent
Published January 2, 2024 at 3:45 AM MST
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"I think when you read stories or watch movies that give you possible futures, even if they're really grim futures, like "Hunger Games" or "Blade Runner," then we think, 'Oh, we could end up here if we're not careful,'" said sci-fi writer Connie Willis.
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"I think when you read stories or watch movies that give you possible futures, even if they're really grim futures ... then we think, 'Oh, we could end up here if we're not careful,'" Willis said.

The second day of 2024 is a fitting time to ponder the future. It also happens to be National Science Fiction Day 鈥� a date commemorating the birth of the late Isaac Asimov, one of the genre's most celebrated authors. Like Asimov, a lot of us are fascinated with tales of the future. One of sci-fi鈥檚 living legends, author Connie Willis, says that is a good thing.

鈥淲e, I think, get to step out of ourselves and imagine
worlds that are different from ours 鈥� which one of the biggest problems right now is people who are unable to put themselves in anyone else's point of view. And I think that's a major thing that science fiction does,鈥� Willis said.

Willis recently published a new book, She lives in Northern Colorado and joined In The NoCo鈥檚 Erin O鈥橳oole in the KUNC studio to discuss the book, reflect on the past, and marvel at the future.

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Erin O'Toole
As the host of KUNC鈥檚 new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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Robyn Vincent
I wear many hats in KUNC's newsroom as an executive producer, editor and reporter. My work focuses on inequality, the systems of power that entrench it, and the people who are disproportionately affected. I help reporters in my newsroom to also uncover these angles and elevate unheard voices in the process.
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