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A book that traces the history and evolution of science fiction terms, from books, TV, film and fandom. Edited by Jeff Prucher and introduced by Gene Wolfe, it won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book in 2008.
Fanspeak is the term for the language used by fans of science fiction and fantasy, especially in fanzines and online communities. Learn about the history, evolution, and examples of fanspeak, as well as its sociological and cultural implications.
Grok is a term coined by Robert A. Heinlein in his 1961 novel Stranger in a Strange Land, meaning to understand intuitively or by empathy. It has been used in computer science and other contexts to describe a deep and transformative level of knowledge or experience.
A list of technical terms related to Star Trek, such as dilithium, warp drive, and prime directive. The category covers various aspects of Star Trek science fiction, such as quadrants, planets, races, and phenomena.
Artist rendition of a spaceship entering warp drive. Generic terms for engines enabling science fiction spacecraft propulsion include "space drive" and "star drive". [g] [2]: 198, 216 In 1977 The Visual Encyclopedia of Science Fiction listed the following means of space travel: anti-gravity, [h] atomic (nuclear), bloater, [i] cannon one-shot, [j] Dean drive, [k] faster-than-light (FTL ...
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Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with futuristic and imaginative concepts such as science, technology, space, and extraterrestrial life. Learn about its origins, characteristics, variations, and influential authors and works from this comprehensive encyclopedia article.
Snow Crash is a 1992 science fiction novel that explores themes of history, linguistics, and computer science in a dystopian future. The novel follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, who investigates a mysterious virus that affects the brain and the Metaverse, a virtual reality platform.