Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You
Break up the digital data thieves. —Frank D. Monaco, via Facebook
Digital Guy Fawkes to the rescue! —Kevin Jerome Hinders, via Facebook
Encryption is poison to a dictator. —Marko Berg, via Facebook
Plug exhaust pipe with a potato. —@blume_lee, via Twitter
New feature announcement: “Like” to impeach. —@mina_sonbol, via Instagram
Use ad blockers. Pay for news. —@dechendolker, via Instagram
Print Marshall McLuhan quotes on T-shirts. —@antigraviter, via Instagram
Turn social media into socialism media. —@benzilla_360, via Instagram
Get behind me, technocrats. Game over. —Anastasia Hunter, via Facebook
APRIL 2020
A Story About Saving the Planet
ILLUSTRATION: VIOLET REED
Illustration: Violet ReedMELTING ICE CAP REVEALS RESET BUTTON.
—@johnjohnjungle, via Instagram
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Then a ship from Krypton landed. —@marcelo_paixao_almeida, via Instagram
Everyone gets five free international trips. —@clawd2deth, via Twitter
Move all heavy industry off-world. —Stevie Turnbull, via Facebook
Love everyone, and wash your hands. —@brohemian_rapshowdy, via Instagram
Come back, ancient aliens! Reboot Earth. —@sarahk0csis, via Twitter
Genetically engineer cows to fart hydrogen. —Hamish Hamish, via Facebook
Hiring: Sensible planetary dictator. Apply within. —@matt_owczarz, via Twitter
MARCH 2020
A Story About the Next Great Crowdsourced Project
ILLUSTRATION: MAXIME MOUYSSET
Illustration: MAXIME MOUYSSETEVERYONE ALIVE GIVES ME A PENNY.
—@milked_, via Twitter
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Smelt decommissioned weapons into musical instruments. —@casinclair, via Twitter
Climate app tracks local CO2 levels. —@big_big_love, via Instagram
Global oral history keeps memories alive. —@johnkellybabb, via Instagram
Save the world by planting trees. —Lílá Tückér, via Facebook
Redistribute medical supplies to the underinsured. —@jesmakes, via Instagram
Community-based renewable energy power grids. —@uniquetoybox, via Twitter
Digital democracy with backing in blockchain. —@jackranado, via Twitter
Life after death—donate your DNA. —@beyond_mike, via Instagram
FEBRUARY 2020
A Story About Rebooting Democracy
ILLUSTRATION: MAXIME MOUYSSET
Illustration: Maxime MouyssetSWIPE UP TO VOTE FOR ME!
—@dmcdev, via Instagram
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Twitter analytics determines 2040 presidential winner. Alan Grover Daniel, via Facebook
Randomly selected leader is Citizen 42034. @abhshkshtty, via Instagram
For the people. By the droids. Steve Fabian, via Facebook
Mathematics draws districts; cryptography verifies votes. @boomerdell, via Instagram
Turn off the internet for good. Colin Kiernan, via Facebook
Humans vote artificial intelligence to power. @atin.roy, via Instagram
Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. @mistermush1991, via Instagram
Person with the most Instagram comments wins. @jmscml, via Instagram
JANUARY 2020
A Story About a Rosy Future for Facial Recognition
ILLUSTRATION: MAXIME MOUYSSET
Illustration: MAXIME MOUYSSETYOU LOOK DRUNK—LET ME DRIVE.
—@henriquegeirinhas, via Instagram
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Of course I remember you … Kim! @kanaafa, via Instagram
My twin pays all my bills. @keegan1942, via Instagram
Among myriads, her son was found. @ichbinsubatomic, via Instagram
Vitality low—personalized prescription dispatched today. @leniway, via Instagram
Technological mirrors provide value-neutral feedback. @philosophy_at_work, via Instagram
Your face will become your passport. @sayzey, via Instagram
’80s makeup has a huge revival. @jamesw1981, via Twitter
Smile registered, thanks for your purchase. @mhicheal_l, via Instagram