Applied science fiction: opening the future to our collective imagination

Join RSA fellows, Dr Christine Aicardi and Stephen Oram, to talk about their practice-based research and reflect on the use of applied science fiction for anticipating the sociotechnical and ethical challenges of future technologies.

As a case study of the insights which this creative approach can yield, they will discuss the findings and insights that came from a 3-year project (2021-2024) led by King’s College London. This important project piloted the development of an AI-driven tool for analysing expressed emotion in parental speech, aimed at improving the prediction of youth mental health problems.

This session will share Dr Christine Aicardi and Stephen Oram’s extensive experience and open discussion on how this emerging multidisciplinary field can be used more widely. This creative approach can provide new understanding and strategies for all those involved in thinking about, building capacity for, and trying to weigh collectively on pathways for the future within their own projects.

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Accessibility and Inclusivity 

At the RSA, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all Fellows. We ask that you fill out the accessibility requirements box in your Eventbrite booking form in advance of our events to ensure that we can accommodate such requirements.  

Join Circle and connect with others who attend this event 

Join Circle, the RSA’s community platform, to stay up to date on the latest events, connect with Fellows across the world, and engage with the RSA Design for Life mission. To get started on Circle, you need to have a My RSA account. If you already have a My RSA account, your account details will be the same for Circle. 

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Please note that filming/photography may take place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know by contacting fellowship@rsa.org.uk. 

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our Privacy Policy. 

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.