"A rich exploration of sci-fi universes we know and love, merged flawlessly with discussions on leadership, national security . . . diplomacy, and more." —Diplomatic Courier
As a literature of ideas, science fiction has proven to be a powerful metaphor for the world around us, offering a rich tapestry of imagination through which to explore how we lead, how we think, and how we interact.
To Boldly Go assembles more than thirty writers from around the world—experts in leadership and strategy, senior policy advisors and analysts, professional educators and innovators, experienced storytellers, and ground-level military leaders—to help us better understand ourselves through the lens of science fiction
Each chapter of
To Boldly Go draws out the lessons that we can learn from science fiction, drawing on classic examples of the genre in ways that are equally relatable and entertaining. A chapter on the burdens of leadership by
Ghost Fleet author August Cole launches readers into the cosmos with Captain Avatar aboard the space battleship Yamato. In another chapter, the climactic Battle of the Mutara Nebula from
The Wrath of Khan weighs the advantages of experience over intelligence in the pursuit of strategy. What does inter-species conflict in science fiction tell us about our perspectives on social Darwinism? Whether using
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to explore the nuances of maritime strategy or
The Expanse to better understand the threat posed by depleted natural resources,
To Boldly Go provides thoughtful essays on relevant subjects that will appeal to business leaders, military professionals, and fans of science fiction alike.
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To Boldly Go
Leadership, Strategy, and Conflict in the 21st Century and Beyond
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- English
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eBook - ePub
To Boldly Go
Leadership, Strategy, and Conflict in the 21st Century and Beyond
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- PART I: THE CAPTAIN’S HAND
- PART II: THE FINAL FRONTIER
- PART III: THE PRIME DIRECTIVE
- PART IV: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
- PART V: THE RISE OF THE MACHINES
- PART VI: THE DARK SIDE
- Contributors
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