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Science fiction (often referred to as either Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of fiction in which at least part of the narrative depends on the impact of science, either real or imagined, to generate settings or events which have not yet occurred in reality (and may never do so).
Robert A. Heinlein, a leading writer of science fiction, wrote "A handy short definition of almost all science fiction might read: realistic speculation about possible future events, based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world, past and present, and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method." Science Fiction: Its Nature, Faults and Virtues in The Science Fiction Novel: Imagination and Social Criticism, Advent: Publishers, 1959. (This is a collection of lectures by Heinlein, Cyril Kornbluth, Alfred Bester, and Robert Bloch given at the U of Chicago in 1957). He immediately adds that if you "strike out the word 'future' it can apply to all and not just almost all SF."
Science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon wrote "A good science fiction story is a story about human beings, with a human problem, and a human solution, that would not have happened at all without its science content." quoted in James Blish, More Issues at Hand: Critical Studies in Contemporary Science Fiction (Advent Publishers, 1970) ISBN 091168218X.
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The Dotes Are the Ships
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
These were plastered all over the streetlights in my neighborhood. They have been up for weeks, not sure what date I was supposed to be looking up. And where do you even find foolscap anymore?
Butt Buddy
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
I came into my class (where I would be doing assignments which would soon be lost by my irresponsible teacher with chest hair exploding out the top of his polo shirt), when I spotted this folded note on the dirty ground with an eraser ripped into bits nearby. I just discovered FOUND and was ecstatic to find something sooo hilarious to submit. I put it in my pocket after I showed my lab partner. My next class was math. When I was going to get out the note to show it to someone in that class, I realized it must've fallen out in the bathroom, before I came into class!! I asked my teacher if I could go to the potty; I looked into the stall I had been in, and lo-and-behold there it safely was.
Beneath Me, Too
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Found in the freezer of our office kitchenette.
Alexa's Death Threat
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
I found this outside my daughter's elementary school. It looks suspiciously like an adult has helped Alexa put this apology together. I wonder what she said and what provoked her to say it in the first place?
A Note to New Friends?
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
I found this on the floor of a bar. I thought it was interesting and instantly thought of FOUND Magazine.
Time to Take This to the Next Level
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0000
I found this contract in a classroom on the KU campus.
MAKE Magazine
DIY gameshow buzzers ftw!
Collin Cunningham Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:30:00 -0800
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Mike, aka Mrsuperpants, built this quiz buzzer system to use at a friend's annual BBQ shindig. Built mostly from extra/scavenged parts, the setup sports light/sound indicators and some "sparkly holographic covering material" - sure to be a party favorite. - Quiz system - Quiz system components on Flickr Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | Digg this!
The Gummy Bear experiment
Phillip Torrone Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:40:04 -0800
Converting bond energy from a glucose molecule to heat / light energy... using a Gummy bear. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Science | Digg this!
HOW TO - design a custom Arduino shield
Collin Cunningham Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:30:00 -0800
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Instead of relying on the usual project wiring, Kris designed a custom Arduino shield for controlling an LED light bar. He was also kind enough to document the ins and outs of his process - After many months of working on my Arduino based project, I decided to finalize my project by making my own custom PCB. At first I wanted to design a PCB that connected to the Arduino through a series of cables. After some thought however, I realized that a shield would be better because it would eliminate the need for cables.- Make a custom Arduino shield - Arduino Shield on Flickr More: DIY Arduino Shield ProtoShield for Arduino Kit Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Arduino | Digg this!
Temporal Doorway Library - Sample chapters from Mark Cashman's previous works and the in-progress text of his current novel, and science fiction poetry.
Meta Description: [ The Temporal Doorway: original digital art, photographs, and writing ( science-fiction, poetry, non-fiction, rock climbing, and programming) ]
Artistic Visionz - Short stories, comics, fan fiction and original art.
Meta Description: [ A showcase of short stories, Fan-Fic, and artwork ]
Black Winter - A novel set in the devastated world of Twilight:2000.
Children of the Sunrise - Unfinished novel about children and family. Includes some hypertext features.
Meta Description: [ Children of the Sunrise is a serialized novel with hypertext about an planetary evolutionary crisis brought on by alien ]
Circle of Light - True story of life in a supernatural reality.
Meta Description: [ What if coincidence is imagination’s way of escaping into reality? What if deja vu isn’t just a re-lived experience, but one that our mind is imposing upon reality even as we live it? ]
Culture Shock - A novel in progress and collection of short stories exploring the relationships between psychic creatures and their battle against a psychic disease that threatens to drive the entire population insane.
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Daughter of the Sphinx - The children of the Sphinx swear an oath to avoid violence when they become adults. When someone chooses to break the oath, the consequences threaten to tear their home apart.
Drakon Mythos - The story of a young man who uses creatures called the drakon to hunt and fight a powerful enemy.
Every Fire - A story by Richard Bailey.
Fantastic World of Papa Joe - Contains original science fiction and fantasy stories, serials, and art.
Go D'Ganger Fight! - Comic Sci-Fi with original illustrations. D'Ganger tries to protect the world from evil alien invaders.
iSciFiStory.com - Portal for science fiction writing. Forums, writing exercises and submitted works.
Meta Description: [ An interactive science fiction and fantasy site where contributing authors post their addition to a shared universe. Original works as well. ]
Living Trees - Alternative world where trees are the highest evolved life form.
Meta Description: [ Living Trees - stories about an alternative fantasy world where Trees are the highest evolved life form ]
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Madagascar - A VR programmer creates a perfect world as the ultimate fantasy...but fantasy can turn deadly.
Mindjacker and Other Stories - Collection of dystopian-style futuristic short stories and ongoing online novel Mindjacker.
Nalengua: Lover's Limit - A story outline for a comic book or film, telling of a post-democratic future where all the world's power is held by corporations.
Meta Description: [ Homo Sapien leaves Earth to inhabit Nalengua ]
Omega SF - Original stories by Christian science fiction writers. Includes characters, a forum, and archives.
Paintr's Journal - A young slave with a talent for drawing escapes and becomes a warrior.
The Adventures of Hassan - A series of short adventure stories, set in the future about a young man born on the rather desolate planet of Lam.
Meta Description: [ Science Fiction; sci-fi; Islamic literature ]
The Grayhound Chronicles - A comic tale of super-heroes told in the style of a newspaper.
Meta Description: [ Some are born heroes, others do it for good parking spaces. These are the legends of Boise's greatest superhero. A web-serial published fortnightly (or so) ]
The IO Manuscripts - The story of a civilisation which flourished fifty million years ago in what we now know as Antarctica.
Meta Description: [ 120,000 years ago the IO people dwelt in what is now known as Antarctica. At that time the earth’s climate was warmer, the icecap had melted and Antarctica experienced a temperate climate. The IO lived in a civilised, industrialised society but they had developed into hermaphrodites (intersexuals... ]
The L'arobi Frame - Sample chapter and background information for a story of interstellar travel in the distant future.
Meta Description: [ Background information for The L'arobi Frame, a sci-fi novel by E.L. Noel. ]
The Last Apprentice - Science fiction story with fantasy elements about the demise of Atlantis.
Meta Description: [ A novel about the last apprentice to the Great Marce of Atlantis and the sinking of a continent. ]
The Wyverns' library at Elfwood - An extensive collection of texts by hundreds of authors, in the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. Also has a critique workshop.
Meta Description: [ Elfwood / ]
Under The Wormwood Star - Journey into the darkness of nuclear war and its consequences upon the human psyche.
WarPhobia Central - The website of all irreverence. Featuring interviews, tributes and an online fiction based on a soldier fighting in the 23rd century
Meta Description: [ The website of all irreverence ! Featuring Interviews , Tributes and sheer fiction ! ]
Wingspan - Hypertext fiction. A story of the space between two wings; the span between Heaven and Hell.
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