WORDS AND WORLDS
Popular science fiction concepts such as parallel universes and interdimensional travel are ideas that can also be found at the heart of Asian philosophy and spirituality. This chapter draws connections between Asia and the West, examining spiritual traditions and the emergence of science fiction as a genre throughout the 19th and 21st centuries. Humanity has always dreamt of gateways to distant and unexplored realms, embarking on mystical journeys that extend our boundaries of knowledge. In the West, these ideas are manifested in science fiction, explored here through a timeline and reading room, where you can read and watch some of the books and films highlighted throughout the exhibition.