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'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Science fiction]''' is imaginative writing about the consequences of advancements in science and technology. Science fiction differs from [[fantasy]] in that whatever happens in science fiction is expected to be possible within the laws of nature, as understood today or as might be understood in the future. What happens in fantasy is assumed to be impossible under any circumstances ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_Three_Laws Clarke's Third Law] aside). Speculations about exotic discoveries like teleportation, faster-than-light spacecraft, and time travel are included, as many elements of the modern world (e.g., computers, spacecraft, vaccines, nuclear power) were also once thought impossible. |
'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction Science fiction]''' is imaginative writing about the consequences of advancements in science and technology. Science fiction differs from [[fantasy]] in that whatever happens in science fiction is expected to be possible within the laws of nature, as understood today or as might be understood in the future. What happens in fantasy is assumed to be impossible under any circumstances ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_Three_Laws Clarke's Third Law] aside). Speculations about exotic discoveries like teleportation, faster-than-light spacecraft, and time travel are included, as many elements of the modern world (e.g., computers, spacecraft, vaccines, nuclear power) were also once thought impossible. |
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[[Image:Spacebabes1.gif|right|frame|Jane and Daria as alien sex goddesses on ''Sick, Sad World'' ("[[The Lawndale File]]")]] |
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==Science Fiction in ''Daria'' Canon== |
==Science Fiction in ''Daria'' Canon== |
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Science fiction was only lightly touched on in the ''Daria'' series, through [[Artie]]'s fantastic tales of being kidnapped by aliens and the unfortunate appearance of [[Daria]] and [[Jane]] as alien sex goddesses on TV. "[[The Lawndale File]]" parodied ''The X-Files'' series and other SF stories, but presented nothing of a true SF nature. The UFO convention in "[[Esteemsters]]" used its SF elements to humorous effect. |
Science fiction was only lightly touched on in the ''Daria'' series, through [[Artie]]'s fantastic tales of being kidnapped by aliens and the unfortunate appearance of [[Daria]] and [[Jane]] as alien sex goddesses on TV. "[[The Lawndale File]]" parodied ''The X-Files'' series and other SF stories, but presented nothing of a true SF nature. The UFO convention in "[[Esteemsters]]" used its SF elements to humorous effect. |
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