Quote by John Sladek

I have a kind of standard explanation why, which goes like this: Science fiction is one way of making sense out of a senseless world.

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This quote suggests that science fiction serves as a means to find meaning in a chaotic and nonsensical reality. Through imaginative storytelling and exploration of futuristic concepts, science fiction provides a lens to understand the world and our place in it. By creating alternative realities, it allows us to challenge existing norms, explore possibilities, and contemplate the consequences of our actions. Ultimately, science fiction enables us to make sense of the nonsensical aspects of life and opens up new avenues for reflection and understanding.

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