<br />
Standard forms of writing can also provide inspiration, but it often has a hard time dealing with real creativity. It can be too structured to allow for inspirational ideas, so it overlooks ideas that are normally considered radical.<br />
<br />
Conversely, the best sci fi can expand our thinking to include almost anything. It can, for example, convince us to sympathize with an artificial intelligence. Or an alien. It allows us to consider ideas from different viewpoints.<br />
<br />
Creativity can also be enhanced. Think of the influence Jules Verene and his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea had on submarine designers. It's not a coincidence that the first nuclear submarine was named the Nautilus.<br />
<br />
Traditional tales rarely explore the human experience in as many different ways as science fiction does. They are constrained by convention, and this often stifles the opportunity to let the imagination run wild.<br />
<br />
Writing that describes non existent worlds, or alien species in a convincing way, requires a great deal of talent. Therefore, it should be taken as seriously as any other form of literature, and appreciated for what it is.<br />
<br />
Too many critics often dismiss stories that aren't totally based on facts and reality. This is a shame, because they are missing the point of good story telling.<br />
<br />
A little thought reveals that unless a story is completely non-fiction, it can't be based on reality. The whole purpose of a good tale is to convince the reader that the world the writer has just made up is real.<br />
<br />
For these reasons, it should be apparent that all fiction, no matter what genre it happens to adhere to, is an effort to change or escape reality. The most talented authors will also teach us some valuable lessons about ourselves along the way.<br />
<br />
When it comes to invention, speculation, and imagination, the best sci fi often surpasses ordinary literature. It should get more attention and critical study than it now receives.</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />
About the Author:<br />
</div><div class='uawlinks'>What's the <a href="http://www.scifibest.com/best-sci-fi-book.html">Best Sci Fi Book</a> you've ever read? Share your ideas and opinions with others at <a href="http://www.scifibest.com">Sci Fi Best</a>, a blog dedicated to everything related to science fiction. </div><br />
</div>
---------------------------------------------------
You are receiving this because you signed up for it on 2008-12-31 from IP 203.87.204.218
To fine-tune your selection of which articles to receive, just login here:
http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/bloggers/
using your username: softvertix
To unsubscribe please use the following link:
http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/unsubscribe.php?mail=blogger@bloggersarea.co.cc&code=2aa93e456d7f9def0f9a64308e19f3b3
---------------------------------------------------
No comments:
Post a Comment