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Science fiction is a genre of fiction. It 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 fiction is largely based on writing rationally about alternative possibilities. The settings for science fiction are often contrary to known reality.

These may include:

  • A setting in the future, in alternative timelines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archaeological record
  • A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens
  • Stories that involve technology or scientific principles that contradict known laws of nature
  • Stories that involve discovery or application of new scientific principles, such as time travel or psionics, or new technology, such as nanotechnology, faster-than-light travel or robots, or of new and different political or social systems (e.g., a dystopia, or a situation where organized society has collapsed)

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Is war of the worlds science fiction or social commentary?
Q. Is war of the worlds science fiction or social commentary? What is the social commentary in it? WHat is the science fiction in it? I have a paper i have to write about this, any help or tips u can give would be greatly accepted! Thanks! Could you guys show me how it can be both? Like give me examples of both? Thanks!
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A. It's both. Researchers have noted the connection between Wells' book and the sub-genre known as "invasion literature" which was very common in the West - and particularly in Britain - in the decades before the First World War, and which reflected the increasing feeling of anxiety and insecurity as international tensions escalated towards the coming war. Most such books had plots concerned with human armies invading each other's country, with British books mostly depicting German and/or French invading armies on British soil. Still, there were noted many plot similarities between Wells' book and The Battle of Dorking (1871) by George Tomkyns Chesney: in both books, a ruthless enemy makes a devastating surprise attack, with the British… [cont.]
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What is the least science-based science fiction movie you have saw?
Q. I have heard that the winner in recent years was "The Core". I found it very interesting, but it was pretty hard to believe, especially the metal that was developed to create their ship. The one that stands out to me the most is the recent version of "The Day the Earth Stood Still". Klaatu's ability to jumpstart machines and people was stupid, and the nanotech that was used to "eat" everything is silly in the fact that if such creatures existed, how would you contain them and control them? What is your choice for least science-based science fiction movie?
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A. The Star Wars series has always been pretty unabashedly unscientific. Spaceships going "whoosh" in the vacuum of outer space? A giant worm with teeth living on an asteroid? Dozens of planets with humanly breathable air and humanoid aliens? I haven't even gotten into "the Force." None of this, of course, is to criticize Star Wars, which was never intended to be anything more than a space opera. But I definitely would not call it "science-based."
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What do you think is the best science fiction magazine on the market today?
Q. I live in New England and we seem to only get Asimov, Analog, and Science Fiction & Fantasy in my area. Are there other mags out there? Are there Better mags then the ones listed above?
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A. Interzone.
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Science fiction is a genre of fiction. It 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".[1] Science fiction is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities[2] in settings that are contrary to known reality.

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  • We hope it will not be long before we may have other works of Science-Fiction [like Richard Henry Horne’s ‘‘The Poor Artist’’], as we believe such books likely to fulfil a good purpose, and create an interest, where, unhappily, science alone might fail. [Thomas] Campbell says, that ‘‘Fiction in Poetry is not the reverse of truth, but her soft and enchanting resemblance.’’ Now this applies especially to Science-Fiction, in which the revealed truths of Science may be given, interwoven with a pleasing story which may itself be poetical and true—thus circulating a knowledge of the Poetry of Science, clothed in a garb of the Poetry of life.
    • A Little Earnest Book upon a Great Old Subject by William Wilson, 1851.
    • This is the first recorded use of the term science fiction in history.[3]