Monday, February 11, 2013
Logical definition of Sci-Fi
Science fiction has two parts to its definition. I believe the first part is quite simple, that it is fiction. Something about the story, either events or people have to be imaginary. The second part is the Science part, I think that in order for a film to fall under this category it must have something to do with science. (either as an idea or a plot point etc.) There usually could be a scientific discovery or invention, or it could involve technological advances, unearthly concepts/beings/things. Sometimes it can presupposes a technology, or finds a new purpose for current tech. There are so many different things that can cause a film to be considered science fiction, but I think that these are the biggest things, and the biggest signs.
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Hey, stanger. I can't give you a grade because you don't give yourself a name in your profile! Please update that so I know who you are.
ReplyDeleteAlso your entry seems a little short, did you find any definitions in the link I provided that made sense to you?
I don't think that the presence of science or technology is as important as you state. I think that the presence of a difference from our normal society is more important than anything. More important than laser guns or big computers is a fundamental societal difference that we can define, and the story is about observing how the world would be different in these different conditions.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Science Fiction does have to do something with science. The scientific aspect of the film is usually the basis of the story in Sci-Fi, and is what makes it Sci-Fi. While I don't think it is the only thing that defines it, it is a very important part of differentiating it from other types of films. In response to Myles, I think that the film being set in a society different from ours is very important as well, I'm not sure it is more important than having a technological aspect. If there were only a societal difference, I feel that would just make it fiction, rather than science fiction.
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