Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939

"Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939" by Ray Bradbury is a magazine that acts as a hub for science fiction stories and ideas during the early 1900s. It dives into the growing fascination with science fiction, combining imaginative concepts with thoughts on what was happening in society at the time, mainly about Technocracy. The magazine's goal is to examine the effects of technology improving and what it means for our economy and society, while also sharing a look at what the future could hold. The first issue includes an introduction from Bradbury, explaining the newsletter's goals and focus on Technocracy, a movement pushing for a society run by science and technology. The second piece, by Bruce Yerke, spells out what Technocracy stands for and how it could take over the current economic system, predicting that our society will fall apart if we stay on the same path. Finally, Ron Reynolds' story shows characters struggling with the changes brought by Technocracy, highlighting the conflict between wanting art and individuality and living in a safe, practical world. These pieces together show both excitement and doubt about how technology might affect our creativity and freedom.