Essays about Science Fiction

Now a days we are surrounding with amazing science fiction technologies that bring a great revolution in the modern era. These sci-fi technologies were the part of science fiction movies and commit books in early 1970s. A true fact about scientists and engineers is that they were take their inspiration from science fiction movies and…

For thousands of years, humans have advanced far past subsistence and evolved into a highly intelligent species, led by curiosity and yearning for answers to the unknown. This has fueled the persistent desire to question and discover new information, expand upon our knowledge and increase our thirst for innovation. Millions of people are fascinated by…

What is Science Fiction? Fiction dealing mainly with the influence of definite or abstract science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as a vital orienting element. To be considered science fiction, a story mostly needs to have at its fundamental some reference to science or technology, and it needs to be fiction,…

The main characters of District 9 are Wikus Van De Merwe, Christopher Johnson, Little Christopher Johnson, Tania Van De Merwe, Piet Smit, Koobus and Obesandjo. Wikus Van De Merwe is the main character of District 9. Wikus was one of the head operatives for the “relocation project” of aliens. This project was made to move…

The Martian is 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and initially released on September 24,2015 at London. This is the novel based movie written by Andry Weir. The film depicts an astronaut’s lone struggle to survive on Mars after being left behind, and efforts to rescue him. It starts the Matt Damon, Jassica…

Science fiction is a genre all about technology and scientific advancements. While some authors portray technology in a positive light in their novels, many portray it negatively. Ray Bradbury was one of the many who portrayed technological advancements in a negative light. He once stated, “‘Video games are a waste of time…real brains don’t do…

Something Wicked This Way Comes was first published in 1962 after being written by Ray Bradbury. The author writes a story about two best friends and one of their fathers who defeat an evil carnival owner named Mr. Dark. This novel was first published in New York City. The publishing company is Simon and Schuster….

In the Ray Bradbury “The Veldt”, the family is living a luxurious life until the mother notices that the nursery may be a problem with her kids. In the story “The Veldt” it seems that technology is a going to be the destruction of mankind. But technology has more pros than cons, and it may…

The concept of a utopia often comes from science fiction novels. Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End and Lois Lowry’s The Giver both establish a utopia using control and advanced technology to maintain its perfection. Although society developed in the novels signify civilization reaching higher human potential, creating a utopia proves high cost for both societies…

Cyberpunk science fiction has various attributes relating to earlier hacker and punk culture influences of the mid 20th century. This subgenre draws itself away from the typical techniques of science fiction by utilizing contrasting characteristics of society. A common theme of cyberpunk science fiction that is demonstrated within the story of “Johnny Mnemonic” by William…