I will be offering my Science Fiction: The Mythology of the Future workshop at two different times and two different locations in the next few months. First in Orlando, Florida on July 10th, and then in Grand Rapids, Michigan from September 19th through the 21st.    

For either the Orlando or the Grand Rapids workshops, this personally transformative educational experience offers a sweeping, intellectually stimulating overview of science fiction, from ancient times to the consciousness-expanding visions of contemporary cosmic science fiction. Topics include: Science Fiction Literature and Cinema; Science Fiction Art; Science Fiction and the Evolution of Human Culture; and the Science Fiction Community and Way of Life.

More detail on the topics covered in the workshops can be found at: Science Fiction workshop information.   

A introductory video of the content of the workshop can be accessed at: Science Fiction Video. 

At the World Future Society Convention I will be offering the workshop as an intensive full day (eight hour) experience. The date and time is: Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The location is Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. You can register for the course at: 

You do not need to register and pay for the whole conference to attend this course. You can just pay for the course. The cost of the course is $249, which will include your own copy of a comprehensive and detailed outline of the evolution of science fiction and an extensive bibliography of readings and films. There will also be a dinner dialogue that evening to discuss information and ideas presented during the day.

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In Grand Rapids, the workshop (Sept. 19th to the 21st) will be offered as a full three day experience, including expanded content, afternoon writing sessions, and evening movie events and dialogue groups. This workshop will be a multi-media and personally immersive experience into science fiction. You can register for the three day event at the Center for Future Consciousness website. 

For this event, student, senior, and group discounts are available. For more information contact:  tom@centerforfutureconsciousness.com  

The Value of the Workshop 

 

Science fiction is the most visible and influential form of futurist thinking in contemporary popular culture.

Science fiction is so popular because, in narrative form, it speaks to the whole person--intellect, imagination, emotion, motivation, behavior, human values, personal and social identity, and the senses.

Indeed, science fiction, for many people in contemporary times, has become a total way of life--a way of experiencing and creating reality, and in particular, the future.

Who Should Attend

• Science Fiction Novices and Enthusiasts
• Educators
• Futurists
• Film and Art Enthusiasts
• Psychologists
• Readers and Writers of Literature
• Anyone interested in science, art, history, philosophy, myth, religion, space exploration, technology, and all dimensions of the future

For those interested groups, organizations, or associations, this educational experience can be offered at your preferred location, with special group rates, as either a single-day event or as a weekend retreat (with more dialogue, cinema, and multi-media included in the weekend experience). Contact Tom Lombardo for details: tlombardo1@cox.net.