ABSTRACT

This article argues that science fiction is a powerful tool for teaching ethics in the technical communication classroom. As a literary genre, science fiction is uniquely situated to critique the social and political consequences of technological progress and to guide future behaviors. Using a speculative fiction-themed technical communication seminar as a case study, this essay demonstrates how science fiction theory, narratives, and projects can encourage students to think more holistically about their future roles as scientists and communicators. Such an approach can reinvigorate traditional workplace genres, support responsible decision-making, and promote multiculturalism, environmentalism, and social justice.

摘要

本文认为，科幻小说是在技术传播课堂上教授道德规范的有力工具。作为一种文学体裁，科幻小说具有独特的地位，可以批判技术进步的社会和政治后果并指导未来的行为。本文以投机小说为主题的技术传播研讨会作为案例研究，展示了科幻小说理论、叙述和项目如何鼓励学生更全面地思考他们作为科学家和传播者的未来角色。这种方法可以重振传统的工作场所类型，支持负责任的决策，并促进多元文化主义、环保主义和社会正义。