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What kinds of sources do Science Fiction authors use?

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
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Heavenangeluv asked:


Do Science Fiction authors use the internet, books, and yes, they research, but on what kinds of different things? I need to know more about Science Fiction authors because my homework is due tomorrow. Thanks everyone ;)

Anita

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What are some good singulariatarian science fiction books?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009
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Justin Case asked:


The technological singularity is approaching. What science fiction books do you recommend for the purpose of mentally preparing for, and affecting, what according to singularitarians like Ray Kurzweil may happen during the coming 40 years or so? I want science fiction that treats issues on the coming continuingly accelerating technology development and its political consequences, stuff that is interesting for humanity’s development; paradise engineering scenarios as well as disaster scenarios. I want the kind of hardcore, science-based but still mind-blowing science fiction ideas that singularitarians say may be relevant to our political (and also individual) decisions in our REAL life the coming decades.

PS Anyone tempted to answer that I shouldn’t rely on science fiction if I want to prepare for the future, please google “technological singularity” and read about it first!

Peter

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What are some good science fiction or fantasy books?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009
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Jett asked:


I like books that feature strange things happening to normal people (Not books based solely on fantsasy lands or different species.) I enjoy books where normal (or at least they think they are normal) people go on journeys or go through odd science fiction happenings.

Any suggestions?

Marcia

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