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Parliament 2115: re-imagining a democracy of the future

This year, for Parliament Week 2014, Parliamentary Outreach is inviting sci fi, fantasy and comic fans, gamers and scientists to re-imagine democracy in 2115.

We want you to think as creatively as you can, and to boldly go wherever the fancy takes you. Debate the future with us, in today’s Parliament, on Wednesday 19 November 2014 between 6.30 – 8pm in the Macmillan Room, Portcullis House at the Houses of Parliament.

Politicians debate the imminent present, but science fiction explores even stranger horizons: the impossible dreams and apocalyptic visions of the far, far future.

From anarcho-syndicalist moon colonies to genetically engineered tapeworm, sci fi has generated exciting, thought-provoking and sometimes prescient visions. What could Parliament look like one-hundred years from now? What issues will we face? Who will represent us? And who will be listening?

For spoilers you can follow the updates on this event using the Twitter hashtag #SciFiParl.

Who can attend?

Anyone with an interest in science fiction, fantasy or re-imagining the present. This debate is expected to draw on artificial intelligence, dystopias and myriad genres. Attendees could include gamers, sci-fi, fantasy and comic fans, LARP-ers and scientists, or anyone interested in the future of democracy.

Visitors should enter by the main entrance to Portcullis House on the Victoria Embankment, facing the river.

• Visiting Parliament: Maps and directions
• Visiting Parliament: Security Information

Find out more about Parliament’s Outreach Service

The Houses of Parliament Outreach Service spreads awareness of the work, processes and relevance of the institution of Parliament, encouraging greater engagement between the public and the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

• UK Parliament's Outreach Service

Booking details

There is limited seating available for this event, so do let us know if you'd like us to provisionally book you a seat (we will contact you closer to the time with details of the guest speakers). We will operate on a first-come first-served basis.

To register your interest for this event email [email protected] referencing SciFiParl in subject line of the email.

Cost

This event is free of charge.

We look forward to seeing you there and will update you with details of the speakers as soon as possible.

Thanks
DOT

Former_MSE_Andrea

Thanks for letting our forum users know!

If anyone from here gets a seat it'll be great to hear from you - let us know if you're going to live tweet from Parliament and @ us in the conversation (@MSE_Forum)!

Tropez

With any luck, by 2115 the government will be able to use technology that exists in 2014 to be able to include those who cannot make it to London.

baxie

Here is a suggestion that is really "out there" - by 2115 they will have discovered that it was bankers that caused the recession in 2013ish and not disabled people, mentally ill people or sick people.