The story should be 2000-3000 words in length, double-spaced, and typed in Times New Roman, 10-
point font.

Choose one of the following inspirational themes on which to base your story.

1. Earth and Beyond
2. The Future of Food
3. Smarter, Stronger, Faster
4. The City of Tomorrow
5. The Incredible Shrinking Computer
6. The Future of Your Mind

Your story should follow the plot outline below.

Step 1: Build the World

Who are the main characters? Where do they live? When? Select a date that is just on the other side of plausibility.

Step 2: Insert Technology Inflection Point

Choose a technology you are worried or excited about. What happens in the story that causes that same concern or excitement?

Step 3: Explore the Ramifications

What are the consequences of the inflection point or conflict? How are the characters or setting affected?

Step 4: Insert Human Inflection Point

How do the main characters adapt to what is going on? How do they change? What decision do they make?

Step 5: Reveal What We Learned

How does the setting or the main character change as a result of their reaction or interaction with the technology?