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Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and case) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. more...

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Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theater, and other media.

In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror, and related genres.

Science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within established or postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation).

Science fiction is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities in settings that are contrary to known reality. These include:

A setting in the future, in alternative time lines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archeological record; A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens; Stories that contradict known or supposed laws of nature; Stories that involve discovery or application of new scientific principles, such as time travel or psionics, or new technology, such as nanotechnology, faster-than-light travel or robots, or of new and different political or social systems ;

Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".

Definitions

Science fiction is difficult to define, as it includes a wide range of subgenres and themes. Author and editor Damon Knight summed up the difficulty by stating that "science fiction is what we point to when we say it". Vladimir Nabokov argued that were we rigorous with our definitions, Shakespeare's play The Tempest would have to be termed science fiction.

According to science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein, "a handy short definition of almost all science fiction might read: realistic speculation about possible future events, based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world, past and present, and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method." Rod Serling's stated definition is "fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science Fiction is the improbable made possible."

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See also...
Aliens, AVP, Science Fiction
Babylon 5, Science Fiction
Battlestar Galactica, Science Fiction
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Science Fiction
Dr. Who, Science Fiction
Farscape, Science Fiction
Godzilla, Science Fiction
Lost in Space, Science Fiction
Other Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Outer Limits, Science Fiction
Planet of the Apes, Science Fiction
Smallville, Science Fiction
Space 1999, Science Fiction
Star Trek, Science Fiction
Star Wars, Science Fiction
Stargate SG-1, Science Fiction
Thunderbirds, Science Fiction
Twilight Zone, Science Fiction
UFOs, Area 51, Roswell, Science Fiction
Witchblade, Science Fiction
X-Files, Science Fiction
Xena, Science Fiction

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