Joan Slonczewski's newest novel, The Highest Frontier, imagines a near-future wherein human beings occupy orbital space colonies, complete with breathable air and living eco-systems. If that idea seems too 'far out' for you, the Highest Frontier app -- launched in unison with the book -- should give you a more relatable image of what life could be like in outer space.
Slonczewski's newest novel takes place on a 4km-long rotating cylindrical colony -- rotating, in order to provide artificial gravity -- that was built as safe refuge from the tumultuous, eco-hazard that Earth has become. Similarly, the Highest Frontier app allows users to navigate the fictitious colony and get a more detailed sense of the characters are their unique perspective.
Replace the all-too-familiar skyline with an artificial energy core rotating on the horizon and you'll get an idea of the book's setting. That or simply download the app!
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Space Exploration Apps
- The development of apps that allow users to navigate and explore fictitious space colonies in a more interactive way.
- Augmented Reality Books
- The integration of augmented reality technology in books to enhance the reader's experience and provide a more immersive storytelling.
- Eco-hazard Survival
- The exploration of environmental challenges and the development of solutions through fictional narratives and accompanying apps.
Sectors Adopting This
- Publishing
- The publishing industry can embrace augmented reality technology to create interactive books that captivate readers and offer a unique storytelling experience.
- Mobile App Development
- The mobile app development industry can cater to the growing demand for immersive exploration apps that allow users to navigate and interact with fictitious environments.
- Environmental Technology
- The environmental technology industry can leverage fictional narratives and accompanying apps to raise awareness about eco-hazards and promote innovative solutions for survival and sustainability.
