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1、Science Fiction,“Realistic speculation about possible future events,based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world,past and present,and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method.”Robert A.Heinlein“Fantasy is the impossible made probable.Science fictio
2、n is the improbable made possible.”Rod Serling,What is it?,A genre of fiction that deals with imaginary but plausible(possible)content such as Future settingsFuture science and technologySpace TravelParallel UniversesAliensParanormal Abilities,What is it?,Science fiction is different from fantasy in
3、 that its imaginary elements are based on scientific thoughts and laws of natureReaders usually have to“pretend”that these things could actually happen,Elements of Sci Fi,Setting in the future,alternative timelines,historical past that contradicts our known history,scenes in outer space or another w
4、orldCharacters that include aliens,mutants,androids,or robotsFuturistic technology such as ray guns,transportation machines,computers that can talk,etc.,Elements of Science Fiction,Scientific principles such as time travel,wormholes,or faster than light travelNew and different political or social sy
5、stemsParanormal activities like mind control,telepathy,and teleportationTravel between other universes and dimensions,Themes in Science Fiction,Man is insignificant in relation to the universeMan will destroy his own environmentTechnology will make man obsolete,unnecessaryTechnology will make man a“
6、pampered prisoner”of his own progressThe creation of life through scientific advances will diminish the sanctity of life,Themes in Science Fiction,Societys future is in jeopardy because of our ignorance or negligenceMan will be seen in a different perspective by aliens or outsidersPlanetary interrelationships will change our concept of lifeValues are most important,regardless of time or placeOur technology will turn on us,
