Quote by David Brin

Change is the principal feature of our age and literature should explore how people deal with it. The best science fiction does that, head-on.

Change is the principal feature of our age and literature sh

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of change in our era and highlights literature's role in examining how individuals navigate through it. It particularly emphasizes that science fiction, as a genre, directly confronts this aspect of change. Science fiction literature often presents futuristic scenarios, technological advancements, or societal transformations, allowing readers to explore various human responses and adaptations to change. By focusing on change and its effects on individuals and society, science fiction enables readers to contemplate and better comprehend our ever-evolving world.

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By David Brin

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