Most SF is about madness, or what is currently ruled to be madness; this is part of its attraction - it's always playing with how much the human mind can encompass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science fiction attracts readers by exploring the boundaries of human sanity.
- In plain terms
- Sci fi is popular because it deals with madness.
- What can you take from it?
- Sci fi lets us explore mental limits safely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is sci-fi attractive?
- Does fiction help us understand madness?
Another view
Equating sci fi with madness can be stigmatizing to mental health struggles.
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