Welcome to Present Tense / Future Perfect

Explore a uniquely insightful publication that combines in-depth technology analysis with imaginative speculative fiction. Authored by Adam Mackay, renowned for his sci-fi thrillers and keen technological insight, Present Tense / Future Perfect provides thought-provoking perspectives on today's innovations and the futures they could inspire.

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Your subscription unlocks weekly original content carefully crafted to entertain, inform, and provoke deep reflection on technology's role in shaping society and our collective future.

  • Present Tense (Analysis):

    • Engage with in-depth, narrative-driven analyses exploring the ethical, societal, and practical implications of current technological breakthroughs.

    • Gain clear, jargon-free insights into complex technologies and their real-world impacts.

  • Future Perfect (Speculative Fiction):

    • Immerse yourself in original speculative fiction stories that vividly imagine potential futures based on plausible scientific and technological advancements.

    • Enjoy engaging narratives featuring compelling characters navigating intriguing scenarios inspired by today's technology.

  • Convergence Articles:

    • Experience special articles where analysis and fiction converge, offering nuanced, creative explorations that bring real-world issues vividly to life.

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  • Exclusive early access to original fiction by Adam Mackay.

  • Deep, thoughtful analyses connecting current technology with its potential futures.

  • Special convergence pieces blending fact and fiction.

  • Membership in a vibrant community of forward-thinking readers passionate about shaping tomorrow.

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Technical innovator evolved to wordsmith, translating complex futures into human narratives. Creates from the unique perspective of someone who's built tomorrow's systems while contemplating their deepest consequences.