Technology in science fiction

This article will address the topic of Technology in science fiction, which is of great relevance today. Technology in science fiction is a topic that has captured the attention of various people in recent years, generating debate and controversy in different areas. Throughout this article, the importance of Technology in science fiction will be analyzed in depth, as well as its implications in today's society. Various aspects related to Technology in science fiction will be examined, from its history and development, to its possible repercussions in the future. Through this analysis we seek to provide a global and complete vision of Technology in science fiction, allowing the reader to better understand the complexity and relevance of this topic today.

Technology in science fiction is a crucial aspect of the genre.[1][2]

As science fiction emerged during the era of Industrial Revolution, the increased presence of machines in everyday life and their role in shaping of the society was a major influence on the genre.[1][2][3] It appeared as a major element of the Proto SF, represented by machines and gadgets in works of Jules Verne, George Griffith, H. G. Wells, Edward Bellamy and others.[1] Technology has been portrayed both in positive or negative ways; in some works it is a solution to the world problems, in others, a means of its destruction.[1][2] Such things as robots and space travel became commonplace in the fiction of the 19th century.

Concepts and illustrations of technology in science fiction have been a significant influence in the formation of popular culture images of future technology.[1]

Science fiction has often affected innovation and new technology – for example many rocketry pioneers were inspired by science fiction.[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "SFE: Technology". sf-encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. ^ a b c Blackford, Russell (2005). "Technology". In Westfahl, Gary (ed.). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders. Vol. 2. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 795. ISBN 978-0-313-32952-4.
  3. ^ Stableford, Brian M. (2006). Science Fact and Science Fiction: An Encyclopedia. Taylor & Francis. pp. 515–516. ISBN 978-0-415-97460-8.
  4. ^ Benson, Michael (2019-07-20). "Opinion | Science Fiction Sent Man to the Moon". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
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