Science Fiction Work

A Science Fiction Work is a speculative fiction work that involves science fiction ideas, such as futuristic settings, futuristic technology, and/or encounters with alien life forms.

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Dystopian Science Fiction to being a Utopian Science Fiction.
  • It can range from being a Hard Science Fiction Work to being Science Fantasy Work (science fantasy).
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  • It can be created by a Science Fiction Creator, such as a science fiction writer.
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• Example(s):
  • Science Fiction Novel, such as (Vinge, 1999).
  • Science Fiction Short-Story, such as (Brown, 1954).
  • Science Fiction Movie, such as: "Her".
  • Science Fiction Video Game.
  • "Ghost in the Shell".
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Magical Realism Work (of Magical Realism).
  • Fantasy Fiction Work.
  • Supernatural Fiction Work.
• See: Future, Speed of Light, Parallel Universe, Extrasolar Goldi-Locks Planet.

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References

2023

• GBard
  • Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that explores possible future worlds, created through fictional or imaginative concepts. It often deals with scientific advancements, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction has been around for centuries, with early examples found in ancient mythology and folklore.
  • Notable science fiction works

   1818: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
   1932: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells.
   1968: 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke.
   xxxx: Blade Runner by Philip K. Dick.

• • Common themes in science fiction
    • Technology and its impact on humanity: Science fiction often explores the potential benefits and dangers of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology.

   The nature of reality and consciousness: Science fiction often examines the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical, and the possibility of consciousness existing outside of the human body.
   The future of humanity: Science fiction often speculates about the future of humanity, and the challenges and opportunities that we may face.
   Social and political commentary: Science fiction can be used to critique or comment on current social and political issues.

• • Subgenres of science fiction
    • Space opera: This subgenre of science fiction focuses on space exploration and adventure.

   Cyberpunk: This subgenre of science fiction explores the negative effects of technology on society.
   Post-apocalyptic: This subgenre of science fiction imagines the aftermath of a disaster that has destroyed civilization.
   Hard science fiction: This subgenre of science fiction emphasizes scientific accuracy and realism.

2015

• (Wikipedia, 2015) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Retrieved:2015-3-10.
  • Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginative content such as futuristic settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universes and extraterrestrial life. It often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations, and has been called a "literature of ideas."

1954

• (Brown, 1954) ⇒ Fredric Brown. (1954). “Answer.".

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