Apparently girls are less likely to enjoy sci-fi than boys, but by the time I was 30 I'd run out of good science fiction to read. Thankfully, there was sci-fi on television and films by then!
Science Fiction even helped me in my university studies. When considering taking the History and Philosophy of Science I was told I should at least have 'O' level physics before I would understand the course. I still took the course and found it fascinating. I was even able to answer sudden questions asked directly of me by the lecturer, mainly because of science fiction.
What might be termed 'good' science fiction by authors such as Isaac Asimove often encompassed recognised science theories and fact and this allowed me to follow the History & Philosphy of Science course.
But science fiction takes us into the realms of possibilities. It often takes what is known to exist and extends it. It can show humans thrown into situations never before experienced and how they might deal with it.
The insights on BBC4 on the different approaches by the Americans and the British have been interesting and enlighting.
I was also pleased that Adam Adamant came to light as I've been wondering what happened to this series for ages and why it had disappeared without trace.
Of course, I understand there is a belief in some quarters that what is written down is very likely to happen at some future point...which makes for interesting conjecture given all that has been written in books and shown on television and films!
Thank you BBC for the sci-fi through the years - radio and tv. Right now I keenly look forward to each episode of 'Torchwood'! More please!
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