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Science fiction is life. What was science fiction 20 years ago is now a common occurrence. And fantasy, at best, is amusing, and at worst... well, :smile18:.

Science fiction is life. What was science fiction 20 years ago is now a common occurrence.

Read the newspapers; they always have stories about life.

Science fiction is life. What was science fiction 20 years ago is now a common occurrence. And fantasy, at best, is amusing, at worst, it's just :smile18:.

In short, when demons run around the room while you're hungover, that's :smile18:, but when green little men (probably aliens) appear, that's life.
But seriously, it all depends on the author (writer, screenwriter). Sometimes you come across works that you can't put down, and sometimes they're just utter nonsense. These kinds of writers try to use templates (this was mentioned somewhere at the beginning of the topic) instead of coming up with something of their own, something new and original – that's why interest in them fades. Although, if there's talent, you can turn even a template-based work into a masterpiece.

when you're hungover and demons are running around the room, that's :smile18:, but when green little men (probably aliens) appear, that's life.

I don't really like fantasy, although there are some things I enjoy reading.
As for science fiction and life, 100 years ago, only science fiction writers wrote about space travel, and now everyone who wants to can fly. 50 years ago, heart surgery was science fiction - now it's a reality. And there are many similar examples.

What happens next?

And then – CYBORGS.

Cyborgs already exist. All that’s left is to invent cyborgs with brains; that’s what’s really missing.

Sometimes, even people don't have enough of them.

The strength of a fool lies in the fact that even the smartest person is powerless against him:D

Why can’t I change my vote? I voted for fantasy, and then I discovered Bradbury, "The Puppeteers," Mass Effect, Babylon 5, Lexx, Star Trek, and now I adore space opera. Not because it’s more logical, less cliché, or prepares us for the future, but because I like space, the scale, huge ships traversing the vastness of the universe, unexplored worlds, and things like that. The only problem is that I’m much more familiar with fantasy in books; in space opera, I can only remember Bradbury (he’s not so much a science fiction writer as just an excellent writer) and Lukyanenko (I used to like him, but he’s become tiresome, and I want something more complex); I mostly watch movies.
I haven’t stopped liking fantasy; it’s just taken a backseat.

P.S.

Luke doesn’t rule.

It’s not Luke who rules.

LUKE RULES!!!!!!

From space fantasy, I can only recall Bradbury and Lukyanenko.

V. Vinge, "A Fire Upon the Deep"
D. Simmons, "Hyperion" (tetralogy)
There are many other works...

I mean the writers I know.

I mean the writers I know.

I figured that out.
And I just recommended those.

H.G. Wells. Not quite space opera, though... Or maybe not at all...) But still interesting.