Science fiction
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Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current science or technology. It is commonly abbreviated as SF or sci-fi. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, movies, games, theater, and other media.
In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror, and related genres.
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- List of science fiction themes
- List of science fiction authors
- List of science fiction novels
- History of science fiction
- Skiffy
- Transhumanism (a school of thought profoundly inspired by SF)
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