Science Fiction Doesn't Have to Be Dystopian
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Joyce Carol Oates on Ted Chiang’s new collection of stories, in which technology can be a force for human and robotic good.
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AI: the most terrifying artificial intelligence systems in sci-fi
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Science Fiction: Why Pessimistic Books Are Thriving
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In Search Of Utopia: Why Is There So Little Utopian Fiction? - Writer's Digest
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So what is dystopia, really?
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20+ Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Books To Escape With - Kate the (Almost) Great
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How science fiction helps readers understand climate change
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The 50 Best Dystopian Movies of All Time
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31 Of The Best Dystopian Short Stories For Secondary Education
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No, Dystopian Sci-Fi Isn't Bad for Society. We Need It More Than Ever
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If everyone believes the future is dystopian, could that cause us to make it dystopian?
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Utopia, Not Dystopia: The 13 Most Optimistic Science Fiction Books