Elements of sci fi
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This document outlines key elements of science fiction including advanced technologies like robots, mutants, ray guns, and teleportation devices. It also discusses common futuristic settings like outer space, underground civilizations, and post-apocalyptic worlds. Common science fiction themes are explored such as unexplained phenomena, self-knowledge, and humans interacting with technology. The difference between science fiction and fantasy is also defined. Finally, examples of popular science fiction movies and TV shows are listed.
Elements of sci fi
- 1. Elements ofElements of Science FictionScience Fiction
- 2. Advanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology Robots and Androids-Robots and Androids- “Data”, “C3PO”“Data”, “C3PO” Mutants and Zombies-Mutants and Zombies- X- Men, I am LegendX- Men, I am Legend Ray Guns -Ray Guns - Star TrekStar Trek Teleportation Devices -Teleportation Devices - Star TrekStar Trek (A(A hypothetical method of transportation in which matterhypothetical method of transportation in which matter or information is dematerialized, usuallyor information is dematerialized, usually instantaneously, at one point and recreated atinstantaneously, at one point and recreated at another.)another.) Space Ships-Space Ships- Star Wars, SerenityStar Wars, Serenity
- 3. Futuristic SettingFuturistic Setting Outer spaceOuter space Subterranean earthSubterranean earth Post-Apocalyptic-Post-Apocalyptic- Following a large-scaleFollowing a large-scale disaster in which civilization has been destroyed ordisaster in which civilization has been destroyed or has regressed to a more primitive level; (of a story)has regressed to a more primitive level; (of a story) having such a setting.having such a setting. Alternate Timelines/ Parallel UniverseAlternate Timelines/ Parallel Universe
- 4. Space TravelSpace Travel Time Travel-Time Travel- Traveling from one time period toTraveling from one time period to another.another. WormholesWormholes-- shortcut connection between the two distinctshortcut connection between the two distinct regions of space-time.regions of space-time. Faster-than-light Speed-Faster-than-light Speed- arriving at aarriving at a destination faster than a beam of light traveling the samedestination faster than a beam of light traveling the same distancedistance Aliens-Aliens- A being from another planet.A being from another planet. Paranormal Abilities-Paranormal Abilities- an ability to perceivean ability to perceive information hidden from the normal sensesinformation hidden from the normal senses
- 5. Themes in Science FictionThemes in Science Fiction Unexplained Phenomena-Unexplained Phenomena- Stories featuring UFO’s, pyramidStories featuring UFO’s, pyramid power, paranormal abilities,power, paranormal abilities, telekinesis, ESP, and other psychictelekinesis, ESP, and other psychic possibilities and how those talentspossibilities and how those talents affect humans. (affect humans. (Super 8,Super 8, Independence DayIndependence Day)) Telekinesis- The ability to move an object with the power of one's thoughts. (The Fire Starter)
- 6. Self- KnowledgeSelf- Knowledge-- Stories emphasizing the ability to knowStories emphasizing the ability to know and accept our humanity. May includeand accept our humanity. May include situations challenging gender identitiessituations challenging gender identities or other preconceived notions. (or other preconceived notions. (X-Men,X-Men, Speaker for the Dead.)Speaker for the Dead.) The Individual versus Society- Tales where the society has certain guidelines for compatible living, but situations occur that the rules don’t cover. A strong individual accomplishes daring feats and sometimes this requires breaking rules. (Hunger Games, The Giver, Ender’s Game, I, Robot)
- 7. People in Time or SpacePeople in Time or Space-- Stories involving humans traveling inStories involving humans traveling in time or space. Situations includetime or space. Situations include the beings humans encounter, and howthe beings humans encounter, and how the humans react to the unfamiliarthe humans react to the unfamiliar surroundings.surroundings. ((Star Trek, Timeline,Star Trek, Timeline, Back to the Future, Dr. Who.Back to the Future, Dr. Who.)) Humans and Technology- Stories describing how humans interact with computers, nanotechnology, bioengineering, virtual reality, artificial intelligences, or other parts of technologically driven society. These stories often question the concept of what it means to be human. (I,
- 8. Science Fiction vs. FantasyScience Fiction vs. Fantasy Science Fiction-Science Fiction- a form of fiction that drawsa form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in itsimaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc.plot, setting, theme, etc. Ender’s Game, Brave New World, The Wanting Seed, HungerEnder’s Game, Brave New World, The Wanting Seed, Hunger Games, Dune, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,Games, Dune, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, “I am Legend”.“I am Legend”. **It always ties back to science.*It always ties back to science.* Fantasy-Fantasy- stories set in fanciful, invented worlds, anstories set in fanciful, invented worlds, an alternate and more fanciful version of our own world, or in aalternate and more fanciful version of our own world, or in a legendary, mythic past. Fantasy fiction stories generallylegendary, mythic past. Fantasy fiction stories generally involve magic, mystical elements, or supernatural creatures.involve magic, mystical elements, or supernatural creatures. Harry Potter, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, EragonHarry Potter, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, Eragon
- 9. Science Fiction MoviesScience Fiction Movies Star Wars moviesStar Wars movies G. I. JoeG. I. Joe Starship TroopersStarship Troopers Star TrekStar Trek Jurassic ParkJurassic Park PushPush Back to the FutureBack to the Future WaterworldWaterworld TransformersTransformers Judge DreddJudge Dredd ArmageddonArmageddon Superman moviesSuperman movies Johnny MnemonicJohnny Mnemonic The MatrixThe Matrix SpeciesSpecies 28 Days Later28 Days Later MultiplicityMultiplicity Men in BlackMen in Black X-MenX-Men Reign of FireReign of Fire DoomDoom Pitch BlackPitch Black The TerminatorThe Terminator The Day After TomorrowThe Day After Tomorrow And Many More…And Many More…
- 10. Science Fiction TV SeriesScience Fiction TV Series Dr. WhoDr. Who LostLost Star TrekStar Trek HeroesHeroes Knight RiderKnight Rider SmallvilleSmallville The Bionic ManThe Bionic Man VV FireflyFirefly Third Rock From the SunThird Rock From the Sun EurekaEureka Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000 FringeFringe Quantum LeapQuantum Leap Babylon FiveBabylon Five StargateStargate Twilight ZoneTwilight Zone TorchwoodTorchwood X-FilesX-Files