Prelude. A Note from the Futurist

Brian David Johnson (Portland, OR)

Not even a rainy day in L.A. can stop me from bringing our insights to bear on questions of the future. (photo courtesy of Byrd McDonald)

Not even a rainy day in L.A. can stop me from bringing our insights to bear on questions of the future. (photo courtesy of Byrd McDonald)

We have journeyed through the depths, intricacies and tangents of steampunk culture and now we find ourselves standing on the other side. Oh what a trip it’s been! But what does it all mean? What can steampunk teach us about the future of technology?

One of the most important things I learned from James and our research was that this is real. The view through Byrd’s camera also confirmed that steampunk is an indication of culture change. It ...

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