I am a person who continually destroys the possibilities of a future because of the numbers of alternative viewpoints I can focus on the present.
Doris LessingRead
Space or science fiction has become a dialect for our time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science fiction reflects the values and conflicts of contemporary society.
Doris Lessing's quote suggests that space and science fiction have evolved into a language that encapsulates the complexities and characteristics of our modern era. Through imaginative storytelling, these genres address societal issues, technological advancements, and philosophical questions that resonate with today's audience, making them a vital form of expression in contemporary culture.
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Science FictionSocietyLanguageCultureImagination
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the impact of literature, I might quote Doris Lessing to emphasize the importance of science fiction in reflecting our contemporary dilemmas.
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You should write, first of all, to please yourself. You shouldn't care a damn about anybody else at all. But writing can't be a way of life - the important part of writing is living. You have to live in such a way that your writing emerges from it.
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