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One of the nice things about science fiction is that it lets us carry out thought experiments
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"One of the nice things about science fiction is that it lets us carry out thought experiments"

- Rudy Rucker

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This quote by Rudy Rucker talks to the power of sci-fi as a category. It suggests that science fiction is a distinct form of narration that enables us to check out suggestions and also principles that may not be possible in the real world. With science fiction, we can discover the limits of what is feasible as well as imagine new possibilities. It allows us to assume outside package and also think about alternate remedies to problems. Sci-fi also enables us to check out the effects of particular modern technologies and also their prospective effect on society. By taking part in thought experiments, we can gain a much better understanding of the world around us and also the possible effects of our activities. Sci-fi is an effective tool for checking out the unknown and also pressing the limits of our creativity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rudy Rucker somewhere between March 22, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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