Aldarion
Archmage
Soft Science Fiction or Science Fantasy
Basically, I took a look at how we define science fiction and fantasy. Most often, definition is "future / spaceships = science fiction". But 40 000 Leagues Under the Sea is not futuristic anymore, yet it is still science fiction. So I decided to take a good hard look at the terms. You can read more on the link, but my conclusion is that the duality of science fiction and fantasy should give way to trinity - science fiction, science fantasy, and fantasy, where science fantasy includes both speculative science and supernatural (e.g. Star Trek, Star Wars).
Thoughts?
Basically, I took a look at how we define science fiction and fantasy. Most often, definition is "future / spaceships = science fiction". But 40 000 Leagues Under the Sea is not futuristic anymore, yet it is still science fiction. So I decided to take a good hard look at the terms. You can read more on the link, but my conclusion is that the duality of science fiction and fantasy should give way to trinity - science fiction, science fantasy, and fantasy, where science fantasy includes both speculative science and supernatural (e.g. Star Trek, Star Wars).
Thoughts?