A fan of Slice of SciFi found this article about a certain group of scifi writers and their involvement with the war on terror with the Department of Homeland Security. I thought I would pass it along to everyone… it makes for an interesting read and I found it kinda compelling.
It comes from USA Today. The opening paragraph reads:
“Looking to prevent the next terrorist attack, the Homeland Security Department is tapping into the wild imaginations of a group of self-described ‘deviant’ thinkers: science-fiction writers.”
You can catch the entire Mimi Hall article at the official USA Today Website.
Let us know what you think about it in our comments section.
Taz from DC says
As a confirmed Sci-Fi geek and an employee of DHS, I can say I fully support this effort!
Tim says
I could have swore I remember reading something like this right after 9/11. I’d like to say it’s a good idea but I think it’s been proven that the government doesn’t listen. I seem to recall another story about an episode of the Lone Gunman where they prevented a plane from crashing into the World Trade Center years before it really happened.
Brent says
I do find it interesting that Arlan Andrews makes a point of saying that you need at least one doctorate in a technical science to be a member of the group, when two of the five members shown (Niven and Bear) don’t have one…
Arlan says
Brent – Don’t believe everything you read in the papers; that quote was a little off the mark. Maybe on Day One, yes, but not Day Two, still back in late 1992.
Tim — These guys did listen to us, which was the great part. They are both serious and imaginative about saving lives.
Taz – We love you, man! (Contact Chris & get in touch…)
-Arlan