Quote by Iain Banks

Science fiction has its own history, its own legacy of what's been done, what's been superseded, what's so much part of the furniture it's practically part of the fabric now, what's become no more than a joke... and so on. It's just plain foolish, as well as comically arrogant, to ignore all this, to fail to do the most basic research.

Science fiction has its own history, its own legacy of what'

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding the existing body of work in science fiction. It suggests that it is naive and egoistic to disregard the history, evolution, and established elements of the genre. By highlighting the need for basic research, the quote criticizes those who overlooking the contributions and advancements made in science fiction writing. It urges writers to be aware of what has been accomplished before in order to build upon it effectively rather than disregarding it.

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