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1. theoriginaldave · 1790458979 · focus · HN ↗

   This isn't really sci-fi.

   This is a normal trip to the emergency room with search and replace for sci-fi terms.

   1. frmersdog · 1790459521 · focus · HN ↗

      I was going to post something along these lines, but from the perspective of sci-fi in-general being palette-swapped commentary on contemporary or historical themes, unless you're reading something by Greg Egan or Vernor Vinge.
   2. kelnos · 1790463471 · focus · HN ↗

      Often that's exactly what scifi is: using futuristic situations to talk about present-day problems.

      1. toomuchtodo · 1790466414 · focus · HN ↗

         Space opera too.
      2. JoelMcCracken · 1790531720 · focus · HN ↗

         This is what the best sci fi is. Using context shift and a drizzle of “what if”, provide enough distance from a problem to help readers think about it anew.
   3. nolroz · 1790467320 · focus · HN ↗

      I seriously can't wait until my wife wants to watch something and I can just put it in sci-fi mode

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