Quote by Michael Dirda

Science fiction is, after all, the art of extrapolation.

Science fiction is, after all, the art of extrapolation.

Summary

This quote suggests that science fiction is a form of art that thrives on imagining and projecting future possibilities based on existing knowledge and trends. It implies that science fiction writers and creators have the ability to speculate and predict how current advancements could evolve or impact society, technology, and the human condition. The genre allows for imaginative leaps in order to explore and examine the consequences and potential outcomes of scientific and technological progress. By extrapolating from the present, science fiction opens up new worlds and ideas, provoking thought and expanding our understanding of what may lie ahead.

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