[Science fiction is] out in the mainstream now. You can tell by the way mainstream literary authors pillage SF while denying they're writing it!

Summary

This quote suggests that science fiction has become widely accepted and popular in mainstream culture. It highlights how many literary authors incorporate elements from science fiction in their works, yet do not explicitly acknowledge or categorize their writing as science fiction. This phenomenon implies that science fiction has influenced and permeated broader literary genres, indicating its growing presence and importance in contemporary literature.

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