A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.
Gene RoddenberryRead
For me science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science fiction provides a framework for addressing significant issues through logic and imagination, avoiding distractions.
In this quote, Gene Roddenberry emphasizes that science fiction is not merely a genre of entertainment, but a valuable tool for exploring complex concepts and societal issues. It enables readers and viewers to engage with critical topics in a logical manner, stripping away irrelevant distractions and encouraging thoughtful discourse about the future and human experience.
Themes
Science FictionLogicImportant SubjectsThinkingImagination
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on the relevance of speculative fiction in society.
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