Technology in science fiction

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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 and 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]

At times, science fiction and fantasy overlap, and use real life or theoretical technology fused with Magic, such as in Science Fantasy, Magitek/Magi-tech/Arcanotech (Eberron [5] setting, Final Fantasy), or Mage Punk (Shadowrun for example). [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "SFE: Technology". sf-encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. 1 2 3 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.
  5. ↑ Smith, Mat (December 16, 2002). "Gearing Up for Eberron: Overview". archive.wizards.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  6. ↑ Bergue, Viviane (1 January 2017). "Defining Science Fantasy". Fantasy Art and Studies. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
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