Jennifer Rohn & Neal Stephenson (2012 event)

Science fiction writing is readily dismissed as mindless escapism
but in fact it is a hugely influential and creative genre, able
to critique our society and inspire our scientists. New York
Times bestseller Neal Stephenson discusses the importance of
science fiction on science fact with Jennifer Rohn, of University
College London and author of lablit.com in, an event chaired by
Pippa Goldschmidt and recorded live at the 2012 Edinburgh
International Book Festival.