997 EXPLORING THE FUTURE WITH AWARD-WINNING SCI-FI AUTHOR MICHAEL BLAND

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Visit Michaels Site: https://mcbland.com Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Michael Bland introduces himself as an award-winning science fiction author who has published the first two books in a trilogy, with the third book on the way. Inspired by his father's love of astrophysics and his own passion for sci-fi, Bland's novels explore a future 25 years ahead, where technology is deeply woven into daily life, ensuring no crime goes unsolved. However, the protagonist uncovers the dark side of this tech—surveillance and control of the population, raising critical questions about privacy. Bland discusses the impact of social media and shortened attention spans on the publishing industry, emphasizing the need for engaging, fast-paced stories with cliffhangers to retain readers' interest. He expresses concerns about AI-generated content being passed off as original work but acknowledges AI's potential as a research tool and for tasks like summarization, while maintaining that the human creative process is essential in storytelling. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of fiction, with the rise of formats like flash fiction and serialized novels. Despite these trends, Bland remains optimistic about the enduring appeal of traditional novels for immersive storytelling. He concludes by inviting listeners to connect with him and learn more about his work through his website, https://mcbland.com

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