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Fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson

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science and technology

Illustrated short stories and flash fiction inspired by science and technology.

Although a scientist by training Börkur’s stories on science and technology reach far outside his specialty and touch on topics such as about space-travel, time-travel, virtual reality and autonomous cars.

Short stories

The Concept

January 26, 2018March 21, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Concept

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. The Minister for Culture is presented with the concept of a virtual reality zoo and it is not quite what he was expecting.

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Flash fiction

The time machine

December 13, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The time machine

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Bored by his life in a place where nothing ever happens, Billy decides to go traveling in time.

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Flash fiction

The outer edge of the solar system

August 30, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The outer edge of the solar system

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Jo-Anne and Daniel discuss the offer of a trip to the outer edge of the solar system.

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Flash fiction

Walking against the flow

July 26, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Walking against the flow

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. An urbanist walking against the flow when they find themselves at odds with the world around them.

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Flash fiction

Out of touch with virtual reality

April 19, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Out of touch with virtual reality

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Story about the joy of enjoying nature without the latest technological gadgets.

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