Science Fiction Writers: Don’t Worry About Breaking the Mold
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Many readers assume science fiction literature should mainly focus on illustrating new concepts. These concepts can take many forms: space travel, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, etc.; but they almost always fall under humanity’s reaction to technological and social change. The idea that each new SF book should (must?) break the mold, push the envelope, and focus on social commentary regarding technology and how it changes our lives. Those are valid assumptions, and they are part of the reason I love to read and write SF.
Science Fiction Writers: Don’t Worry About Breaking the Mold
Science Fiction Writers: Don’t Worry About…
Science Fiction Writers: Don’t Worry About Breaking the Mold
Many readers assume science fiction literature should mainly focus on illustrating new concepts. These concepts can take many forms: space travel, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, etc.; but they almost always fall under humanity’s reaction to technological and social change. The idea that each new SF book should (must?) break the mold, push the envelope, and focus on social commentary regarding technology and how it changes our lives. Those are valid assumptions, and they are part of the reason I love to read and write SF.