Science fiction is the most important literature in the history of the world, because it's the history of ideas, the history of our civilization birthing itself. ...Science fiction is central to everything we've ever done, and people who make fun of science fiction writers don't know what they're talking about.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science fiction is vital because it records ideas and the birth of civilization; dismissing it shows ignorance.
- In plain terms
- Science fiction captures ideas that shape civilization; ignoring it is uninformed.
- What can you take from it?
- Value science‑fiction as a source of future‑shaping ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does science fiction influence your view of the future?
Another view
Not all sci‑fi ideas are feasible.
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