Quote by Bruce Sterling

If poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world, science fiction writers are its court jesters. We are Wise Fools who can leap, caper, utter prophecies, and scratch ourselves in public. We can play with Big Ideas because the garish motley of our pulp origins make us seem harmless.

If poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world, sc

Summary

This quote suggests that while poets have the power to shape and express the ideas of the world, science fiction writers have a unique role. They are compared to court jesters because they possess the freedom to explore and speculate about profound concepts through their stories. Their origins in popular pulp fiction give them the advantage of appearing innocuous, allowing them to delve into thought-provoking ideas without triggering excessive resistance. Science fiction writers are portrayed as "Wise Fools" who have the ability to entertain, enlighten, and provoke discussions on significant themes without causing alarm.

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By Bruce Sterling

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