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What makes a great sci-fi story? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world to c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world

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I'm curious what users feel makes a great sci-fi story. What elements do you feel "make or break" the story specifically where sci-fi is concerned? For me, I really enjoyed the Expanse series, as it feels like there's a sort of "believability" to it all. The authors make everything seem very realistic, even if some of the descriptions and physics are made up.

What is it about your favorite sci-fi books and shows that make them your favorites?

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[–] c0mbatbag3l@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

What makes good science fiction specifically? Personally I think good Sci Fi either allows for the engagement of an idea that can't exist outside of the realm (transhumanism, for instance), or takes an idea that has a lot of personal stakes in our world and illustrating it in a new way that makes you think about it from a more objective lens.