Science fiction is a genre of literature that deals with imaginary aspects such as technology, space travel, science, and time travel among others. Second variety by Philip K., Swarm by Bruce Sterling, Desertation by Simak, and Slow life by Michael Swanwick uses various aspects of chemical, biological, technical and scientific abstraction to science fiction. According to the four stories, the authors present the genre of science fiction by using precarious events that intend to forewarn the readers of the future possibilities of science and technology. Therefore, Science fiction gives meaning to life by enlightening the readers with the interest in science.
According to the history of mankind, human beings have experienced gradual changes intellectually, technically and socially. There are many possibilities that can be included in the science fiction literature, but the most common aspect is they describe life as it is now and how it is on the brink of change. For example, Sterling writes about the creation of workers genetically with proof when one character admits that “it would make resort to developing a cloning technologyI am a genetic artifact” (Sterling, 296). The story shows the possibility of the enhanced and modified technology and the changes that it would bring in future.
As a Personal thought on the genre of science fiction is that unlike other forms of literature, the climax of the story is usually the idea. The four stories have very unique ideas such as the visit to Jupiter and the environment there makes it an interesting idea. The Desertation paints a clear picture of how the environment in Jupiter would be dangerous for human survival. The author gives the reader the interest of survival in Jupiter as it appears as one of the results of modern technology. Therefore, the science fiction genre appears to have the ability to influence humankind. It also focuses on a myriad of societies that welcome the possibility of different futures by working on some theories and expanding them.
Science fiction appears based on fantasy readings or ideas of various authors that are presented in an understandable manner often through literature. The genre of literature has authors such as Michael Swanwick discuss some of the aspects of scientific fiction as a message to the readers on the future events. For example, Lizzy compares the strange lights from her dream to an atomic bomb. The comparison to the weapon of mass destruction appears to serve as a message to the reader on the dangers that would be brought about by modern technology. In real life, the use of weapons of mass destruction is already manifested through various attacks in the world under terrorism.
Science fiction makes use of the various aspects of technology and science mostly to inform the readers of the world’s future. However, some of the fiction stories may seem impossible while some trigger a sense of belief for the readers. The use of robots, visits to Jupiter are some of the possible events that would be predicted in the future. Science and technology appears to evolve and change at a high rate leading to more innovations and discoveries.
Work Cited
Dick, Philip K. Second Variety. New York: Book classic, 2015. Print.
Simak, Clifford D. Desertion. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1977. Print
Sterling, Bruce. Swarm. New York: Arbor House, 1983. Print
Swanwick, Michael. Slow life. Norwalk, CT: Analog Science Fiction, 2002. Print.
