What is the Futurological Congress about?

What is the Futurological Congress about?

Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a future cure.

When was the Futurological Congress written?

The Futurological Congress (Ze wspomnien Ijona Tighego. Kongres futurologiczny) was first published in 1971; our translation (by Michael Kandel!)

Is Futurist a job?

A futurist is a kind of consultant who makes predictions based on future trends they identify. Their point of view can even impact how companies design products or how communities run their outreach, which makes being a futurist officially one of the coolest jobs of all time.

Who is a famous futurist?

List of futurologists

Name Birth Field or notable accomplishment
Aldous Huxley 1894 writer of Brave New World, psychedelic prophet
Alvin & Heidi Toffler 1928/1929 wrote Future Shock, and sequels, technological singularity
Anders Sandberg 1972 human enhancement
Andrey Korotayev 1961 mathematical modeling of global future

Who are futuristic thinkers?

Definition : Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or predicting what has not been realized. Futuristic thinkers have the ability to look past the events of today and into the possibilities of tomorrow. They can visualize compulsory new ideas about customers, products, services, strategies and business models.

How do I become more futuristic?

Five Principles for Thinking Like a Futurist

  1. Forget about predictions.
  2. Focus on signals.
  3. Look back to see forward.
  4. Uncover patterns.
  5. Create a community.

How much does a futurologist make?

It’s an important role that can help companies find success. Currently, there are about 1,000 futurists working in the United States. Those futurists make between $33,000 and $111,000 per year with an average salary of $83,000 per year. What does the future hold?

Is a futurist a real job?

Futurists are social scientists that forecast what may happen in the future. It sounds like a job out of a science-fiction movie, but it’s very real. Futurists study the future so that they can advise businesses and individuals about potential scenarios, trends, and opportunities.

Who is the author of the Futurological Congress?

The Futurological Congress. The Futurological Congress ( Polish: Kongres futurologiczny) is a 1971 black humour science fiction novel by Polish author Stanisław Lem. It details the exploits of the hero of a number of his books, Ijon Tichy, as he visits the Eighth World Futurological Congress at a Hilton Hotel in Costa Rica.

Who is Stanislaw Lem and what did he do?

Stanislaw Lem (1921 – 2006), Polish author of satirical essays and science fiction, a writer with boundless imagination, laser-sharp mind, lively sense of humor and an uncanny ability to play chess, volleyball, Russian roulette and hundreds of other games with language.

Who is Ijon Tichy in the Futurological Congress?

Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a future cure. Translated by Michael Kandel.

Where does Ijon escape in the Futurological Congress?

Ijon and a few others escape to the safety of a sewer beneath the Hilton where the congress was being held, and in the sewer he goes through a series of hallucinations and false awakenings, which cause him to be confused about whether or not what’s happening around him is real.

Back To Top