CONTRIBUTORS
SAMANTHA LEESE
Samantha is a writer with bylines in publications including Artforum, Condé Nast Traveller and She reviews hotels with added animal experiences on page 20. important scientific invention? ‘Soap! Or aircraft, obviously…’ Samantha是作家，曾為《Artforum》、《Condé Nast Traveller》及《時代》雜誌等刊物撰文，她於20頁為我們介紹多間住客可與動物接觸的酒店。你認為最重要的科學發明是什麼？「肥皂！或者應該是飛機吧……」
EMMA BEDDINGTON
Brussels-based Emma writes about food, culture and family for The Guardian, The Times, Elle, Red and Olive. She finds surreal Belgium on page 40. What is the most important scientific invention? ‘ The printing press – it must’ve been so boring waiting for monks to hand copy the latest blockbuster.’
Emma居於布魯塞爾，為《The Guardian》、《The Times》、《Elle》、《Red》及《Olive》等刊物撰寫飲食、文化及家庭生活的文章。她於40頁探索布魯塞爾超現實的一面。你認為最重要的科學發明是什麼？「印刷術，因為等候修士們手抄最新流行小說要等好久，十分沉悶。」
ALEX RAYNER
Alex is an art writer who works for publisher Phaidon and contributes to The Guardian. He interviews sculptor Antony Gormley on page 56. What is the most important scientific invention? ‘ The lens. It has broadened our knowledge of everything from bacteria to the stars.’
Alex於出版社Phaidon任職，撰寫有關藝術的文章，並為《The Guardian》撰文。他於56頁訪問雕塑家Antony Gormley。你認為最重要的科學發明是什麼？「鏡頭。它大大擴闊了我們的知識領域，上至星宿下至細菌，無所不知。」
CHRISTOPHE VANDER EECKEN
Christophe is a photographer with images in Knack and National Geographic Traveller. He captures Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent on page 40. What is the most important scientific invention? ‘Artificial intelligence – though, without being pessimistic, humans need to be careful not to be overruled by smarter technology.’ Christophe是攝影師，作品散見於《Knack》及《National Geographic Traveller》等雜誌。他的鏡頭捕捉了布魯塞爾、安特衛普及根特的風景，刊於40頁。你認為最重要的科學發明是什麼？「人工智能，我並非悲觀主義者，但人類真的應該當心，不要被更聰明的科技反過來操控我們。」
TANYA ZACK
Tanya is an urban planner and writer based in South Africa. She meets Nicholas Zhang, who built a Cathay Pacific model aircraft for Johannesburg’s Chinese New Year celebrations, on page 67. What is the most important scientific invention? ‘ The Pill. It shifted the role and power of women in society and provided a fundamental building block towards equality.’
Tanya是城市規劃師及作者，居於南非。她與製作國泰航空飛機模型以便參加約翰內斯堡農曆新年慶典的Nicholas Zhang見面，詳見67頁。你認為最重要的科學發明是什麼？「避孕丸。這項發明改變了女性在社會的角色及地位，是建立兩性平等的基石。」