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Science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".[2] Science fiction is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities[3] in settings that are contrary to known reality.
These may include:
A setting in the future, in alternative time lines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archeological record
A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens[4]
Stories that involve technology or scientific principles that contradict known laws of nature[5]
Stories that involve discovery or application of new scientific principles, such as time travel or psionics, or new technology, such as nanotechnology, faster-than-light travel or robots, or of new and different political or social systems (e.g., a dystopia, or a situation where organized society has collapsed)[6]- Once again "the man" has forgotten to read wikipedia...ideaist
- So this puts Star Trek and Star Wars firmly in the fantasy camp.TheBlueOne
- "A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens[4]" science fiction / sci fi / sy fyideaist