Future of Days Past
Science fiction is often described, and even defined, as extrapolative. The science fiction writer is supposed to take a trend or phenomenon of the here-and-now, purify and intensify it for dramatic effect, and extend it into the future.
Strictly extrapolative works of science fiction generally arrive about where the Club of Rome arrives: somewhere between the gradual extinction of human liberty and the total extinction of terrestrial life
Introduction to “The Left Hand of Darkness”
Ursula Le Guin,1969
Manuel and John are talking about the following article:
It’s not about tomorrow, 1: Ursula Le Guin
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Manuel
Hi there John, everything allright?
John
Hi Manuel, yep, I got all kinds of feedback and suggestions 😊
Manuel
That’s great! My editor will be pleased 😊
John
A student of Cho also sent me some very interesting material about the history of science fiction linked to the history of science
Manuel
Oh, very interesting! Were you thinking of a follow-up for context?
John
Indeed, a supplementary article, I’ll forward it to you with my comments.
Manuel
I’ll check it out and forward it to my editor then.
John
Thanks! I think it does add depth and perspective 😉
Manuel
So what do you think about the piece as it is?
John
Manuel
I sense some hesitation in your words …?
John
Manuel
That’s a good point actually, not just hyping or criticizing the hype would be nice 😊
John
Manuel
Then we should definitely include something more reflective, a more abstract perspective
John
Manuel
John
Manuel
Good idea! 😊I’ll pitch the need for a follow up article to my editor!
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