Lets Lift The Earth! C. Brin 2014-11-06 | Shall we lift our planet? As the sun grows gradually hotter across the next 100 million years (unrelated to our current climate change problems), Earth will grow uninhabitable. Astrophysicist and science fiction author David Brin shows why current concepts for how to shift our world to a cooler orbit are "just plain crazy." But there is another way! One that may be just crazy-clever enough that it... just... might... work. That is, if our descendants take a really long view of their responsibility to take care of our nursery world.For more technical details see: http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2014/11/lets-lift-earth.htmlDavid Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising, Existence, and Earth, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. Website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/davidbrinFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Memorial for Science Fiction legend Vernor Vinge C. Brin 2024-04-27 | Prophetic author Vernor Vinge (1944 - 2024) foresaw - by decades – so many implications of our world, including the Internet, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence (AI) and 'the Singularity.' His novels and award-winning stories have been translated into 25+ languages. Vernor was also a beloved professor of mathematics and computer science at San Diego State University since 1972. Vernor’s Hugo-winning novels include A Fire Upon the Deep, A Deepness in the Sky, and Rainbow’s End, in which the UCSD Library is tech-persuaded to ‘get up and dance!’ His novella “True Names” foresaw the many vexing quandaries about identity and accountability that the Internet delivered, as well and many boons.This video segment is from a memorial hosted by fellow author David Brin. Brin’s tribute to Vernor Vinge is posted here: davidbrin.blogspot.com/2024/03/vernor-vinge-man-with-lamps-on-his-brows.html
AI is Alive! Or is it? C. Brin 2023-07-04 | Physicist and novelist David Brin says we may never know exactly when cybernetic beings become (or became) conscious. Nor is that truly the important question. See also: Give Every AI a Soul - or Else, in Wired: wired.com/story/give-every-ai-a-soul-or-elseEssential ( and mostly neglected) questions and answers about Artificial Intelligence davidbrin.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/essential-mostly-neglected-questions-and-answers-about-artificial-intelligence-part-i
The Melody of Memory C. Brin 2021-04-17 | What if you could take your very worst memories – those of extreme trauma or loss of a loved one – and seal them away in a box, tied to a unique musical melody, composed just for you. The memories are not lost – but stored deep within your brain. You can revisit them if and when you wish, simply by activating the melody of your box. Would such a device be used for good – or for evil if it got into the wrong hands…..Aya struggles to survive as devastating war and plague and madness tear away all she knows. Amid the tragic cycles on her world, people retained one consistent technology—tying unpleasant memories to a melody in a box. At times a blessing, memory boxes long ago became tools of repression, hobbling humanity’s ability to learn from mistakes. Might Aya’s new generation be the one to break this cycle at last and forge destiny anew?The Melody of Memory, a novel by Cheryl Brin, published by Top of the World Publishing, is a coming of age story set on a distant planet. Read more: davidbrin.com/CherylBrin/melodyofmemory.htmlRead the first chapters: davidbrin.com/CherylBrin/melodyofmemory1.htmlDiscussion guide: chemtable.wordpress.com/the-melody-of-memory
Active SETI: Should we beam to aliens? C. Brin 2015-07-31 | Active SETI: Rather than just listening for radio signals from space in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, some desire to actively beam signals to space. Science fiction author David Brin discusses METI (Messaging to Extraterrestrials), and proposes a wide-ranging public discussion before pursuing this course.For more on this topic, see: http://www.scoop.it/t/seti-the-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligenceDavid Brin is the author of The Postman, Earth, Existence, Startide Rising, The Uplift War, and the Transparent Society. http://www.davidbrin.com
The Life Eaters C. Brin 2014-12-16 | Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II were suddenly propelled to victory over the Allies... prompted by help from the ancient gods of Norse mythology! Welcome to the alternate reality of THE LIFE EATERS, written by award-winning author David Brin (The Postman, Earth, Existence, Startide Rising) with lush painted art by Scott Hampton, now available as a 144-page graphic novel from IDW! These acclaimed creators weave a tapestry of our world turned upside down, when gods walk among us, changing history. And only heroes can steer fate back on course.http://www.davidbrin.com/lifeeaters.htmlhttp://www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-life-eaters
The River Of Time C. Brin 2014-12-10 | THE RIVER OF TIME gathers twelve of David Brin’s finest short works, including the Hugo Award winner, “The Crystal Spheres,” the Hugo nominated “Thor Meets Captain America,” plus “Tank Farm Dynamo,” “The Loom of Thessaly,” “Lungfish,” and others.Here are powerful tales of heroism and humanity, playful excursions into realms of fancy, and profound meditations on time, memory, and our place in the universe, by one of the most heralded writers of our age. David Brin, acclaimed author of Existence, Earth, Startide Rising, and The Postman, is a scientist, and one of science fiction’s brightest stars. For more information about this book, visit: http://www.davidbrin.com/riveroftime.htmlWebsite: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/davidbrinFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Sci Fi & Cinema: Should Movies include Civilization? C. Brin 2014-08-14 | What criteria do you use to judge whether or not you like a movie? Or a novel for that matter? We all have our standards, considering issues such as story-telling, consistency of plot, whether the work is dramatic enough, whether the characters seem plausible or believable. But there’s one you never hear mentioned, and that is civilization. It’s the context within which we all live. It’s what we depend upon for our daily life, our food, our electricity…for the livelihood that enables us to be able to buy movie tickets! So why is civilization almost never a topic, never a character in our films? Indeed, the assumption that civilization is useless dominates most films…because it makes it easy to put your hero in pulse-pounding jeopardy. Author David Brin (The Postman, Earth, Existence) looks at recent movies and comments on their portrayal of civilization...Website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrin
David Brin Reads from Existence: Chapter Three C. Brin 2012-12-12 | David Brin reads from his science fiction novel, Existence, Chapter Three. Existence is a near future novel that presents a unique tale of first contact. For more information on Existence, see: http://www.davidbrin.com/existence.htmlImages in this video are by Patrick Farley. See also Farley's trailer for Existence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzr-DSDMkJM&feature=youtu.beDavid Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising, Existence, and Earth, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Obsessive Allure of the End of the World! C. Brin 2012-11-16 | David Brin reads one of the interludes between chapters of his big new novel EXISTENCE - this one asking why every age and every culture seems to overflow with folks who are fixated on the World's End. From Ragnarok to Revelation to comets... a short but thorough (and amusing) tour of this perennial obsession with doomsday!For more information about Existence, see: http://www.davidbrin.com/existence.htmlDavid Brin is the author of Earth, The Postman, Startide Rising and Kiln People. http://www.davidbrin.comFollow David Brin: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Postman: The movie and the book C. Brin 2012-10-31 | Author David Brin discusses his post-apocalyptic novel, The Postman -- and compares it with the 1997 movie by Kevin Costner.The Postman tells the tale of a survivor -- a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war. Fate touches him one chill winter's day when he borrows the jacket of a long-dead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. The old, worn uniform still has power as a symbol of hope, and with it he begins to weave his greatest tale, of a nation on the road to recovery. The Postman is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth.The message of the book is about civilization and the things we would miss if civilization were to fall apart. For more information about the book, see: http://www.davidbrin.com/postman.htmlTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRINThe Postman is available from Bantam Books in the U.S. and Orbit Books in the U.K.
Aficionado: The Wealthy Take Over Space. Chapter Two of Existence C. Brin 2012-10-03 | David Brin reads Chapter 2 of Existence, his ground-breaking new novel, about our near and distant future. Aficionado portrays an Age of Amateurs, where passionate citizens take their hobbies to new heights. Hacker Sander and other rocketeers hurl themselves skyward for the thrill of it. Meanwhile, other citizens fiercely monitor the environmental toll. The saga builds...David Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising, Existence, and Earth, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about Existence, visit David's website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Beginning of Existence C. Brin 2012-09-29 | David Brin reads the first chapter of Existence, his ground-breaking new novel about our near and distant future.Gerald Livingston is an orbital garbage collector. For a hundred years, people have been abandoning things in space, and someone has to clean it up. But there's something spinning a little bit higher than he expects, something that isn't on the decades' old orbital maps. An hour after he grabs it and brings it in, rumors fill Earth's infomesh about an "alien artifact." Thrown into the maelstrom of worldwide shared experience, the Artifact is a game-changer. A message in a bottle; an alien capsule that wants to communicate. The world reacts as humans always do: with fear and hope and selfishness and love and violence. And insatiable curiosity.David Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising, Existence, and Earth, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Where will we be in 40 years? A Conversation between Futurists David Brin and John Smart C. Brin 2012-07-08 | Where will we be in forty years? Futurists David Brin and John Smart trade ideas, conducting a wide-ranging discussion of future predictions, touching upon issues of the near and distant future. How will changing technology shape the world -- and the human mind? Will we develop telepresence avatars, upload our consciousness ... or even transcend as we approach a technological Singularity? Brin and Smart debate whether humanity will expand into the frontiers of outer space -- or rather expand into the virtual realms of inner space. David Brin is a futurist and author (Earth, Existence, The Transparent Society). http://www.davidbrin.comJohn Smart is a futurist, founder and president of the Acceleration Studies Foundation. http://www.accelerationwatch.com
Glory Season Book Trailer C. Brin 2012-06-25 | Young Maia is fast approaching a turning point in her life. As a half-caste var, she must leave the clan home of her privileged half sisters and seek her fortune in the world. With her twin sister, Leie, she searches the docks of Port Sanger for an apprenticeship aboard the vessels that sail the trade routes of the Stratoin oceans. On her far-reaching, perilous journey of discovery, Maia will endure hardship and hunger, imprisonment and loneliness, bloody battles with pirates and separation from her twin. And along the way, she will meet a traveler who has come an unimaginable distance--and who threatens the delicate balance of the Stratoins' carefully maintained, perfect society....Both exciting and insightful, David Brin's Glory Season is a major novel, a transcendent saga of the human spirit. For more information see: http://www.davidbrin.com/gloryseason.htmlTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Heart of the Comet: Book Trailer C. Brin 2012-06-07 | Prescient and scientifically-accurate, Heart of the Comet was known as one of the great "hard sf" novels of the 1980s. The novel, published in 1986, coincided with the last return visit of Comet Halley to Earth. Heart of the Comet tells the story of an ambitious manned mission to visit the comet and alter its orbit in order to mine it for resources. Their discoveries soon include a deadly viral lifeform that decimates the crew.Gregory Benford and David Brin have revised and re-issued their bold collaboration novel about our near future in space -- as humanity stakes its destiny on becoming a People of the Comet. This vivid trailer should give a taste!With cover artwork by Patrick Farley, Bob Eggleton, and Fred Gambino, as well as NASA images. For more information: David Brin: http://www.davidbrin.com/heartofthecomet.htmlGregory Benford: http://www.gregorybenford.com/product/heart-of-the-cometHeart of the Comet is available as a trade paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Comet-David-Brin/dp/098491546XKindle: http://www.amazon.com/Heart-of-the-Comet-ebook/dp/B0089EXHEK Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heart-of-the-comet-david-brin/1111436915?ean=2940014789509Other e-formats available: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/169145?ref=davidbrinBook trailer by Cheryl Brin
Asteroid Mining: Science or Fiction C. Brin 2012-05-07 | The goal, trillions, in riches from asteroids, has now been verified. But what obstacles and milestones stand along our twenty-year path? Astronomer and Science Fiction author David Brin lays out some preliminary points to consider.Website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Our Reborn Future in Space C. Brin 2012-05-05 | Mining Asteroids! Has the future finally arrived? Is this B.S. or not B.S.? Scientist and Sci-Fi author David Brin breaks down the idea into its fascinating ideas, taking a look at how Planetary Resources is planning to obtain metals and fuel by mining asteroids.David Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising, Existence, and Earth, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Dune, The Movie: Good vs. Evil C. Brin 2011-04-27 | What is the message of Dune? How does the 1984 movie, directed by David Lynch, differ from the book by Frank Herbert? While the viewer roots for the House of Atreides, even they represent a future endlessly dominated by old-style oligarchy - the perpetual enemy of freedom. Is Frank Herbert catering to our fascination with feudalism? Or is he trying to shake the reader awake? Science fiction author David Brin comments on the social implications of Dune. David Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising,and The Uplift War, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, which deals with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Comets in Fact and Fiction C. Brin 2011-03-04 | Science fiction authors David Brin and Gregory Benford discuss their collaboration on Heart of the Comet. The novel, published in 1986, coincided with the last return visit of Comet Halley to Earth. Heart of the Comet tells the story of an ambitious manned mission to visit the comet and alter its orbit in order to mine it for resources. Their discoveries soon include a deadly viral lifeform that decimates the crew. This clip includes some humorous moments between the two authors, both physicists -- as when Gregory discusses why he wrote the sex scenes and David wrote the technical ones. For more about these authors, see http://www.davidbrin.com http://www.gregorybenford.com
Name that Villain: Bad guys and Aliens in Sci-fi Movies C. Brin 2011-01-08 | Who was the bad guy in the movie, E.T. The Extraterrestrial? How about District Nine? Sometimes, the villains are obvious, as in Independence Day or Lord of the Rings - in other flicks, the real bad guy may not be who you think it is. Science Fiction author David Brin talks about aliens - and villainy - in science fiction movies.Website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Which Science is the Most Basic? C. Brin 2010-12-30 | Physics might be considered the most fundamental of all sciences, for all other sciences derive from basic principles of forces, motion, electromagnetism and thermodynamics. And yet, physical laws are mathematical models of the world; however, mathematics itself is abstract, deriving from theoretical constructs of philosophy. But, philosophy arises out of theories of mind, or psychology. The mind itself depends upon the biology of the brain....which is nothing but chemical reactions of molecules, such as neurotransmitters and proteins. And of course, chemistry depends upon the behavior of atoms and forces, which is constrained by physics..... Physics, mathematics, philosophy, biology, chemistry, or physics -- the eternal loop. David Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising,and The Uplift War, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
A Dust Wafts through the Hills and Valleys of Iceland C. Brin 2010-12-10 | Science fiction author David Brin reads from his novel, Earth. A vision of the future fifty years from now, Earth offers a prescient look at the environmental changes affecting our planet. David's novel predicted the onset of global warming, a rise in sea levels, and the emergence of the world wide web. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The End of the World: Are We Doomed? C. Brin 2010-09-22 | Every generation had legends of a coming downfall. Whether you call it The End Times, Armageddon, Apocalypse, Doomsday, Ragnorak, The Population Bomb....we've long been fascinated by prophecies of devastation and doom. Scientist and best-selling novelist David Brin explores the concepts and facts behind end-of-the-world tales, and how modern civilization can start limiting the risk. The Lifeboat Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging scientific advances to help ensure humanity's survival and our ability to overcome existential risks and the potential misuse of technology. http://lifeboat.com/ex/mainDavid Brin's books include The Postman, Startide Rising,The Uplift War, as well as his non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, dealing with issues of privacy and secrecy. For more information about David Brin, visit his website at :http://www.davidbrin.com Twitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
So You Want to Write? One Authors Perspective C. Brin 2010-07-08 | What does it take to get started as an author? Science fiction author David Brin (The Postman, Startide Rising) offers advice to aspiring writers. Storytelling is the only verified form of magic; the ability to form incantations in the listerner's mind, to have them envision imaginary worlds, to feel profound emotions. Brin tells you the key aspect of the relationship between a writer and the readers -- a sadomasochistic one! You want your readers to be so engaged with the text that they are unable to put the book down...even at the risk of being late for work or missing a class.The only way to gauge your progress is to seek criticism from readers. This is hard to do, but you must distribute your manuscript widely (beyond friends and family members) to see where people were bored or confused; to find where they found your characters' actions inconsistent or implausible. Getting feedback is the surest way to improve your work.For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Graduating? Things every High School Senior Should Know C. Brin 2010-06-17 | Reflecting on his son's graduation from high school, Science Fiction author David Brin offers inspiration and advice for students going on to college. Broaden your perspectives and take full advantage of the wealth of educational experiences awaiting you during the next four years. The key is curiosity: explore what is happening in those buildings on campus.For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Road to the Future: Ambitious Problem-solving C. Brin 2010-05-27 | It's too easy to lapse into negativity/pessimism when considering the problems we face: war, political instability, economic trouble, global warming. Indeed, vast inequalities of wealth exist across the globe. To keep things in perspective, we should recall that things were nearly always worse in the past. We must develop innovative problem-solving skills to face the complex world of the future -- and to raise standards of living across the world. For the first time, the entire world community is able to communicate -- across borders and nationalities -- to share strategies and seek solutions. My favorite aphorism: Criticism is the only known antidote to error. Identifying errors is the first step toward seeking solutions. But we must keep in mind the goal -- to improve our civilization. Technology must be part of the solution.For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Age of Amateurs C. Brin 2010-05-06 | Amateurs have always played a significant role in scientific discovery, particularly in astronomy and the natural sciences. In the last century, we've seen an increasing trend toward professionalization of all aspects of society; however I have forecast a counter-trend toward an Age of Amateurs. Indeed, the sheer number and complexity of our challenges will demand a wider proliferation of skills than just one-per-person. We may be returning to a greater emphasis on amateurs, even in areas like national defense and self-reliance. The scope of SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, will be enhanced by thousands of amateur dishes scanning the skies, sharing their results through the internet. Now I talk about this in a newly posted video that may open your eyes to a fascinating trend.For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Brightness Reef, an Uplift Novel by David Brin C. Brin 2010-04-19 | Science fiction author David Brin discusses Brightness Reef, the first novel of his new Uplift trilogy -- which follow the adventures of his award-winning books, Startide Rising and The Uplift War.Brightness Reef takes us to a new galaxy, where humans struggle to find their place in the galactic civilization. The planet Jijo has been set off limits for colonization, but refugees escaping persecution have founded colonies in secret. When a starship crashes on Jijo, bringing a mysterious visitor, their fragile society is threatened.For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Transparent Society: Secrecy vs. Privacy, Part 2 C. Brin 2010-04-01 | The FBI and other professional protectors claim they need better tools of surveillance in order to preserve our lives from danger. Many rightfully fear a trend toward Big Brother, but author David Brin shows that these two goals don't really conflict. Freedom is best safeguarded by a citizenry who are armed with knowledge. We don't protect freedom by blinding our public servants or any elites for that matter. No people ever succeeded at blinding their elites. What safeguards freedom is insisting that the people see and that elites be closely supervised. That, we have done to some extent. Aggessively and assertively, we might apply accountability even more in the future. It is the secret trick of no secrecy. David Brin is the author of The Transparent Society: Will Technology Force us to choose between Privacy and Freedom? For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Grand-Scale reasons to Explore Space: How we all benefit C. Brin 2010-03-23 | How has space exploration affected our daily life? Why should we continue to explore this frontier? Science fiction author David Brin discusses the technology payoffs of the space program. If NASA had received a mere 1% royalty on all technological spin-offs of the space program, its budget would be covered. For starters consider communication, navigation, reconnaissance & weather satellites, GPS, solar cells, fuel cells, microelectronics, image processing, robotics, CCDs, a generation of scientists, engineers, teachers & artists inspired. Where would we be without these? We must invest in tomorrowDavid is the author of books such as The Postman, Startide Rising and The Uplift War. visit For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
The Transparent Society: Secrecy vs. Privacy, Part 1 C. Brin 2010-03-16 | How do we keep privacy and empower citizens when cameras become smaller and proliferate daily? On the tenth anniversary of the release of "The Transparent Society: Will Technology force us to choose between Privacy and Freedom," author David Brin discusses issues of transparency and accountability in an age of increasing surveillance. Brin claims, "If we're free and powerful as citizens, privacy is something we'll be able to negotiate among ourselves." The key is reciprocal accountability...that we have the power to watch the watchers. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Space Exploration Part 4: Ambitious technologies C. Brin 2010-03-13 | Science Fiction author David Brin challenges us to consider future technologies for the next frontier: Space tethers, Solar sails and space elevators. David is the author of books such as The Postman, Startide Rising and The Uplift War. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Space Exploration Part 3: The Big Picture C. Brin 2010-03-12 | Science Fiction author David Brin discusses our future in space. Where is the excitement in space exploration? And what about warp drive? For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Space Exploration Part 2: Mining the sky C. Brin 2010-03-09 | Science Fiction author David Brin proposes economic incentives for exploring space. Can space exploration pay for itself? David Brin is the author of award-winning books such as The Postman, The Transparent Society and Startide Rising. For more information about David Brin, visit his website: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
Space Exploration Part 1:Planning our next steps in space C. Brin 2010-03-01 | Science fiction author David Brin speculates on the future of the space program. Where should we be going? Brin suggests caching supplies ahead of sending a manned mission. David Brin is the author of books such as The Postman, Startide Rising, The Transparent Society and The Uplift War. For more information, visit: http://www.davidbrin.comTwitter: twitter.com/DavidBrinFacebook: facebook.com/AUTHORDAVIDBRIN
