Technology in science fiction is a crucial aspect ofthe genre.[1][2]
As science fiction emerged during the era ofIndustrial Revolution, the increased presence of machines in everyday life and their role in shaping of the society was a major influence on the genre.[1][2][3] It appeared as a major element of theProto SF, represented by machines and gadgets in works ofJules Verne,George Griffith,H. G. Wells,Edward Bellamy and others.[1] Technology has been portrayed both in positive and negative ways; in some works it is a solution to the world problems, in others, a means of its destruction.[1][2] Such things as robots and space travel became commonplace in the fiction of the 19th century.
Concepts and illustrations of technology in science fiction have been a significant influence in the formation of popular culture images of future technology.[1]
Science fiction has often affectedinnovation and new technology – for example many rocketry pioneers were inspired by science fiction.[4]
At times, science fiction and fantasy overlap, and use real life or theoretical technology fused with Magic, such as inScience Fantasy, Magitek/Magi-tech/Arcanotech (Eberron[5] setting,Final Fantasy), or Mage Punk (Shadowrun for example).[6]
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