Science
fiction is "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" (quoted by Knight in Bishop, Nebula Awards 25, 3).
Theodore Sturgeon, author:
"'A
good science-fiction story is a story about human beings, with a human
problem, and a human solution, which would not have happened at all
without its science content'" (as quoted in "Atheling, More Issues", 12).
George Hay:
"Science fiction is what you find on the shelves in the library marked science fiction."
(Aforementioned quotes were borrowed from Dr. Agatha Taormina's web page): http://www.nvcc.edu/home/ataormina/beyond/
Which
of these quotations aligns with your definition of Science Fiction?
Please respond thoughtfully using references to class discussion, prior
knowledge, science fiction literature, science fiction films, etc...
Type using complete sentences. This blog response is due on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021.
The first quotation about science fiction resonates with my personal definition more because it is not just about humans
ReplyDeletemy definition to science fiction is its coming from the future and people guessing whats going to happen in 20 years or more
ReplyDeleteScience fiction is a form of fantasy that allows the reader to understand and comprehend the topics. Science fiction often explores the unknown and how we may deal with it.
ReplyDeleteMy definition of science fiction is a genre that shows what things could be but with a more futuristic twist.
ReplyDeletemy definition to science fiction is its coming from the future and people guessing whats going to happen in 20 years or more-ogren
ReplyDeleteThe first quotation about science fiction resonates with my personal definition more because it is not just about humans
ReplyDeleteMy definition would align most with the first definition above because stories like Back to the Future speculate about what could happen in the future if certain technological advances, like time travel, are made.
ReplyDeleteI think the first one is more like my definition, because it is more about what science fiction is and what its about.
ReplyDeleteThe first quotation about science fiction resonates with my personal definition more because it is not just about humans (Madison caho)
ReplyDeleteI think science fiction is stories about things that could happen in the future. I also think about dystopian novels when I think about the definition of science fiction.
ReplyDeleteNate Swartwood- My definition is an idea that is futuristic but is realistic as well to happen.
ReplyDeleteI think the first one is more like my definition, because it is more about what science fiction is and what its about. (Will Woodworth)
ReplyDeletemy definition is probably when it is in the future or something that we can't do yet.
ReplyDeletematt h
The first quotation about science fiction resonates with my personal definition more because it is not just about humans
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