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The Science Fiction Effect

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-want-my-flying-car dept.

Harperdog writes "Laura Kahn has a lovely essay about the history of science fiction, and how science fiction can help explain concepts that are otherwise difficult for many...or perhaps, don't hold their interest. Interesting that Frankenstein is arguably the first time that science fiction appears. From Frankenstein to Jurassic Park, authors have been writing about 'mad scientists' messing around with life. Science fiction can be a powerful tool to influence society's views — one scientists should embrace."

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  1. Frankenstein explains what .... by PPH · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ... exactly? Big guys with bolts holding their heads on?

    We're bringing up a generation of kids believing in AGW. And that's going to keep them awake with nightmares just like Boris Karloff used to.

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