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     24. The Future of Science Fiction Jan 6, 2016
     • Professor Wolfson shares his predictions of what science fiction will continue to deliver.
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     23. Science Fiction in the 21st Century Jan 6, 2016
     • How science fiction grows into the 21st century; how the genre develops into a diverse field.
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     22. Science Fiction's Urban Landscapes Jan 6, 2016
     • Comparing two interpretations of urban landscapes; how future cities address current anxieties.

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   Kick off your adventure into science fiction by clearly defining what science fiction is, and more importantly, what science fiction is not. Learn how science fiction is distinguished from - yet often confused with - other literary genres such as fantasy and horror.

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     Science Fiction Inspires the Future of Science | National Geographic

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     How Great Science Fiction Works Season 1 Episode 1

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     "What is Science Fiction?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers

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   Aug 25, 2024 · Delve into how science fiction approaches religion, from parody, to reimagining familiar biblical stories and characters in the scope of science fiction, to confronting existing religions and inventing new beliefs.

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   These 24 captivating lectures reveal the qualities that make science fiction an enduring phenomenon that has been steadily gaining popularity. You’ll grasp the context and achievements of authors like Arthur C. Clarke, H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. LeGuin, and many more.

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   • Genre: Documentary

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   • Language: English

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   Jan 8, 2016 · These 24 captivating lectures reveal the qualities that make science fiction an enduring phenomenon that has been steadily gaining popularity. You'll grasp the context and achievements of authors like Arthur C. Clarke, H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. LeGuin, and many more.

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   Aug 10, 2016 · To overgeneralize, American science fiction grows out of pulp-magazine storytelling, while the British scientific romance emphasizes social criticism and satire.

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating insights and fascinating facts about this wide-ranging genre. If you think science fiction doesn't have anything to do with you, this course deserves your attention.

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   What makes science fiction great?

   • When science fiction writers combine visionary imagination with the most important of human themes, great and enduring literature results. Science fiction has often been considered substandard literature, much like the popular crime mysteries you can buy in paperback at the train station!

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   What makes a good sci-fi story?

   • Creating relatable, three-dimensional characters is more than just one of the science fiction characteristics—it’s the key to any good story. However, science fiction is unique because not all characters have to be humans. Many sci-fi protagonists are aliens, robots, or something else entirely.

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   Why is science fiction so popular today?

   • These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life - and its themes and questions permeate popular culture.

   How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe | Goodreads

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   Why should you read science fiction?

   • The draw of science fiction is more nuanced than a desire to escape the mundane. Reading science fiction enables us to reflect on the ways people interact with each other, with technology, with our environment. A good science fiction work posits one vision for the future, among countless possibilities, that is built on a foundation of realism.

   What Is The Purpose of Science Fiction Stories?

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    How Great Science Fiction Works. Season 1. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life - and its themes and questions permeate popular culture.