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What does it mean?
The author admits science fiction writers often lack accurate scientific knowledge.
In plain terms
He says sci-fi writers know little science and often write badly about it.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge limitations in technical expertise.

Where it applies

  • writing technical fiction
  • reviewing science
  • teaching writing

Putting it to work

  • researching facts
  • editing
  • planning stories

Questions to consider

  • How do you research your writing?
  • What limits your expertise?

Another view

The admission generalizes all writers regardless of effort.

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