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The World of Tomorrow: Science Fiction and Fantasy Alex Weber Beijing Capital Library June 6, 2009
What is ‘Science Fiction’ (SciFi)? ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
Types of Satisfaction Offered by Science Fiction   ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Imagination “ IMAGINATION,”  said Albert Einstein, “is more important than knowledge.” This statement may seem surprising, especially coming from one of history’s most famous scientists.  But, in fact, imagination and fantasy often point the way to real-world developments.  Many inventions, such as airplanes, cloning, radio, robots, the laser, and television, were first described in science fiction.
Special “Powers” of Narration ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Character Types Nearly all fictional literature, depends on characters to drive the story.  Here are a few character types found in most literature.
Mythmaking and Storytelling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Mythmaking and Symbology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Technology and Storytelling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Fiction and Technological Societies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Asimov’s Definitions of Science Fiction ,[object Object],[object Object]
Isaac Asimov’s Definitions of SF ,[object Object],[object Object]
Tolkien and the Definition of Fantasy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Science Fiction worth checking out ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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  • 8. Imagination “ IMAGINATION,” said Albert Einstein, “is more important than knowledge.” This statement may seem surprising, especially coming from one of history’s most famous scientists. But, in fact, imagination and fantasy often point the way to real-world developments. Many inventions, such as airplanes, cloning, radio, robots, the laser, and television, were first described in science fiction.
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  • 10. Character Types Nearly all fictional literature, depends on characters to drive the story. Here are a few character types found in most literature.
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