Sci-fi vs. Fantasy

Arthur C. Clarke once said that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Sci-fi and fantasy are lumped together as SF nowadays, but they are distinctly different in ways that give each its unique appeal and its strength to express different themes and stories. (more…)

Sci-fi is ideal for philosophy

There are 3 major reasons why sci-fi is the ideal medium to discuss philosophical ideas: sci-fi engages the reader’s intellect; sci-fi is philosophy’s heir; and sci-fi is the only literature of change. (more…)