Science Fiction
Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre offiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition ofspeculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includesfantasy,horror and related genres.
Although the two genres are often coScience fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre offiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition ofspeculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includesfantasy,horror and related genres.
Although the two genres are often conflated asscience fiction/fantasy, science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fantasy is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities in settings that are contrary to known reality....more
Although the two genres are often coScience fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre offiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition ofspeculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includesfantasy,horror and related genres.
Although the two genres are often conflated asscience fiction/fantasy, science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fantasy is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities in settings that are contrary to known reality....more
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Splinter Effect: A Novel (Splinter Effect #1)
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Guardian Force (Guardian, #1)
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Begin the Guardian Saga — where an ancient alien artifact carries human blood and a deep-space mission re-discovers humanity’s lost past.
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― Frank Herbert,Dune
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“Let’s get to know each other. My name’s William, William More, but you can call me Willy. I’m an engineer-chemist who graduated from MIT. So . . . but you’re all alike to me . . . of course, you would be . . . you’re robots. And all your names are that sort of, um . . . codes, technical numbers . . . I need some marker where I can pick you out. Well, well, to you I’ll call . . .,” and Willy pondered for a moment, “Gumball, yes, Gumball! Do you mind?” “No, sir, actually no,” CSE-TR-03 said, agreeLet’s get to know each other. My name’s William, William More, but you can call me Willy. I’m an engineer-chemist who graduated from MIT. So . . . but you’re all alike to me . . . of course, you would be . . . you’re robots. And all your names are that sort of, um . . . codes, technical numbers . . . I need some marker where I can pick you out. Well, well, to you I’ll call . . .,” and Willy pondered for a moment, “Gumball, yes, Gumball! Do you mind?” “No, sir, actually no,” CSE-TR-03 said, agreeing with its new given name. “Ah, that’s wonderful. And then you’re Darwin,” Willy said, accosting the second robot. “Look what a nice name—Darwin! What do you say, eh?” “What can I say, sir? I like it,” CSE-TR-02 agreed too. “Yes, a human name with a past . . . You and Gumball . . . are from the same family, the Methanesons!” “It turns out thus, sir,” Darwin confirmed its family belonging. “And you’re like Larry. You’re Larry. Do you know that?” More addressed the next robot in line. “Yes, sir, just now I learned that,” the third robot said, accepted its name as well....more”
― Todor Bombov,Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel
― Todor Bombov,Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel
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