2007-09-30 09:58:53 · 6 answers · asked by Ness 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
the "what if" questions. Usually it is a scientific device that allows that "what if" question to be asked (and answered). What if we had a time machine? What if robots exsisted and felt resentment for humans? Et cetera.
2007-09-30 10:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally it's a fictional story that could only be possible with advances in science. Where as other fiction like the Danielle Steele, or Stephen King, or the Bible are generally stories that could be possible today, or would only be possible through magic.
2007-09-30 10:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Batman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. It all looks much more fiction than science. Maybe it's because they have a lot of technological stuff in it - I just know that whenever I see that section in a bookshop or when picking a dvd,if I see "Science Fiction",I run away.
2007-09-30 10:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by margarida c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's based on scientific principles, concepts, theories and hypotheses. I heard the Star Trek episodes had scientific advisors on the show (at least on the TNG) to keep the show 'believable' within the realm of known scientific principles and physics. Although the concept of warp drives and traveling the speed of light are not within modern-day capability, you can still use Einstein's calculations, etc. to depict a world that could travel the speed of light (for example).
2007-09-30 11:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science and technology are usually features or themes in science fiction novels.
2007-09-30 10:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by bobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its based on scientology.
2007-09-30 10:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋