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Dancing with Biopunks: Innovation in the Life Science Industry and Science Fiction

In: Innovation in Life Sciences

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  • Avo Schönbohm

    (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin)

  • Isabella Hermann

    (Stiftung Zukunft Berlin)

Abstract

Innovation in the life sciences emerges from the tension of science facts, science fiction, societal expectations, and the viability of business models. We apply science fiction for inspiration and reflection of life science innovators in a dialectical way between biopunk and solarpunk. Starting with the dystopian biopunk genre, we exemplify various trends and patterns from a critical perspective on the life sciences, focusing on bioengineering and artificial intelligence. We derive inspirations and conclusions for a responsible innovation process. The outlook into the optimistic solarpunk genre offers more optimism and practical inspiration. We finally advocate science fiction labs in the innovation process of the life science industry to metaphorically bring biopunks and solarpunks to dance.

Suggested Citation

  • Avo Schönbohm & Isabella Hermann, 2024. "Dancing with Biopunks: Innovation in the Life Science Industry and Science Fiction," Management for Professionals, in: Avo Schönbohm & Hans Henning von Horsten & Philipp Plugmann & Moritz von Stosch (ed.), Innovation in Life Sciences, pages 3-14, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-031-47768-3_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-47768-3_1
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