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Science fiction and innovation: A response

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Daniele Archibugi’s use of the film Blade Runner to discuss future prospects for techno-economic paradigm change is considered in relation to several questions. Is science fiction a literature of prediction and, if not, what role might it have in developing insights about possible futures? Is the current economic malaise predominantly due to a shortcoming of technological opportunity or to a fiscal paradox and political decisions about how to deal with this paradox? Might the present day equivalent for techno-economic paradigm change be more about the innovations necessary to rebuild or retrofit our existing technologies than about producing new growth sectors?

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  • Steinmueller, W. Edward, 2017. "Science fiction and innovation: A response," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 46(3), pages 550-553.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:46:y:2017:i:3:p:550-553
    DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2016.07.009
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