This document provides an overview of science fiction as a genre of imaginative fiction that explores futuristic settings involving science, technology, space travel, and other speculative elements. It discusses how science fiction examines the potential consequences of scientific innovation on politics, identity, morality, and social structures. The document then highlights some of the most influential science fiction authors and classic movies in the genre. It concludes by listing some currently popular science fiction books, graphic novels, and video games.

1. So You Don’t Like ScienceSo You Don’t Like Science
Fiction?Fiction?
I Bet You Do!I Bet You Do!

2. Science fiction is…Science fiction is…
• A genre of fiction
• Imaginative content
• Futuristic settings
– Science
– Technology
– Space Travel
– Time Travel
– Parallel universes

3. Science Fiction is… (cont.)Science Fiction is… (cont.)
– Extraterrestrial life.

4. Consequences of ScientificConsequences of Scientific
InnovationInnovation
• Politics
• Identity
• Desire
• Morality
• Social structures

5. Early Sources of Sci FiEarly Sources of Sci Fi
• Mythology/ religious texts
• Homer
• Dante’s Divine Comedy
• Shakespeare
• Gulliver’s travels

6. 1919thth
Century Sci FiCentury Sci Fi
• Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Mary Shelley
• Edgar Alan Poe

7. Some of the Most influentialSome of the Most influential
SF AuthorsSF Authors

8. H.G. WellsH.G. Wells

9. Jules VerneJules Verne

10. Isaac AsimovIsaac Asimov

11. Arthur C. ClarkeArthur C. Clarke

12. Frank HerbertFrank Herbert

13. Ray BradfordRay Bradford

14. William GibsonWilliam Gibson

15. Robert HeinleinRobert Heinlein

16. Orson Scott CardOrson Scott Card

17. Douglas AdamsDouglas Adams

18. George R.R. MartinGeorge R.R. Martin

19. Philip K. DickPhilip K. Dick

20. Anne McCaffreyAnne McCaffrey

21. Lois McMaster BujoldLois McMaster Bujold

22. Science Fiction MoviesScience Fiction Movies
That you can’t missThat you can’t miss

23. MetropolisMetropolis

24. The Day the Earth Stood StillThe Day the Earth Stood Still

25. The Forbidden PlanetThe Forbidden Planet

26. Planet of the ApesPlanet of the Apes

27. 2001: a Space Odyssey2001: a Space Odyssey

28. AlienAlien

29. Star WarsStar Wars

30. Mad Max 2: The Road WarriorMad Max 2: The Road Warrior

31. Star Trek 2: the Wrath of KhanStar Trek 2: the Wrath of Khan

32. Blade RunnerBlade Runner

33. E.T.E.T.

34. TronTron

35. Back to the FutureBack to the Future

36. RoboCopRoboCop

37. Terminator 2: Judgment DayTerminator 2: Judgment Day

38. The MatrixThe Matrix

39. The IncrediblesThe Incredibles

40. District 9District 9

41. Most Popular Science FictionMost Popular Science Fiction

42. Fire Birds Rising: an Anthology ofFire Birds Rising: an Anthology of
Science Fiction and FantasyScience Fiction and Fantasy

43. Dragonheart by Todd McCaffreyDragonheart by Todd McCaffrey

44. Worlds by Eric FlintWorlds by Eric Flint

45. The October CountryThe October Country
by Ray Bradburyby Ray Bradbury

46. Agenda 21 by Glenn BeckAgenda 21 by Glenn Beck

47. Among Others by Jo WaltonAmong Others by Jo Walton

48. Blackout by Connie WillisBlackout by Connie Willis

49. Cardboard by Doug TanNapalCardboard by Doug TanNapal

50. Sardine in Outer Space bySardine in Outer Space by
Emmanuel GuibertEmmanuel Guibert

51. Twilight Zone: the Odyssey ofTwilight Zone: the Odyssey of
Flight 33.Flight 33.

52. Civil War Marvel Universe 1Civil War Marvel Universe 1

53. The Astonishing ThorThe Astonishing Thor

54. World of WarcraftWorld of Warcraft
Curse of the WorgonCurse of the Worgon

55. Pride, Prejudice, and ZombiesPride, Prejudice, and Zombies