Science Fiction and or Fantasy

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Jacob.A.

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Alright I want from one of the core levels of Sci-fi and Fantasy, us the gamers (or others who just go on the site and don't game). Now to let you know this is for school work but I thought it would be better to get this info from a group with more substantial views than a google search. 1)Whats the real difference between sci-fi and fantasy. 2)What are the target groups (yah I know it sounds stupid but thats the work handed out) 3)Are there any big effects due to it. 4)When did it start. 5) And consequences?

[Please note this was all translated from french to english so any spelling mistakes are to be ignored]
 

SnootyEnglishman

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Science Fiction has more techology oriented settings while fantasy can be more of a medieval variety of settings.

The target groups also vary so that's hard to say.

as for the other questions i've not much to offer there.
 

Paksenarrion

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Toute technologie suffisamment avancée est indiscernable de la magie.

Par conséquent, la fantaisie et de science-fiction sont les mêmes.
 

waive

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1) Sci-Fi will deal with scientific fiction (like inventions that don't exist yet), while fantasy deals with fiction based on a seperate world or one that is far different from our own. They can be mixed, although that may be just Steampunk.

2) Sci-Fi would probably be drawn to by more scientific, mechanical, or mathmatical minds, while fantasy would probably draw itself to more creative and artistic individuals, but I'm sure even that is puting to much definition to it.

3) I can't think of any major effects due to reading, watching, or creating Sci-Fi or Fantasy.

4) I'm pretty sure (modern) Sci-Fi started in the early or mid 1800's, and more prominent in the early 1900's, while fantasy has probably existed for quite some time, but it's more main stream feel came about in the same time as Sci-Fi, when the capability to print books became much easier.

5) I don't quite understand the question.

I've read some of this stuff up mostly on wiki, and that was awhile ago, so don't quote me on factual evidence.

edit: spelling fail
 

grimsprice

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1) The real difference between scifi and fantasy is the same as is between a Minovsky Particle [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MinovskyParticle] and a green rock [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreenRocks]. One is a piece of "tech" that has its strange, universe bending properties firmly rooted in science. While the other can't be bothered to make sense, so its simply explained away by "magic". You can have "fantasy" in space, and scifi firmly rooted on the planet. Quite easily actually.

2)Um.... people.... who.... like... science. As compared to people who just simply don't want to live in this universe? IDK to tell you the truth.

3) Any big effects? I don't understand the question to be honest.

4) Uhhhhhhh fantasy has been around since the beginning dude, just read the Babalonian Talmud, the Hindu Rigveda, the Quaran and the Bible dude. Ba dum tiss.

5) Consequences? Idk is "being cool" a consequence? Cus a lot of scifi make that one happen.
 

Something Amyss

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Paksenarrion said:
Toute technologie suffisamment avancée est indiscernable de la magie.

Par conséquent, la fantaisie et de science-fiction sont les mêmes.
I can read that, yet I can't managed to conjure the words when I wish to speak them.

Good quote, though.

On a similar note, since the biggest difference between sci fi and fantasy is how their "technology" is explained, you really can use the two interchangeably on some level.

I'd say hard science fiction, the stuff that actually relies on solid theories, understanding of science and speculation is harder to confuse with fantasy, but the end result is usually the same anyway. A lot of space stories are still more fantasy (Star Wars, with it's space wizards and magic laser swords) than sci fi.
 

Koroviev

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Do your own research. Trust me, it'll probably yield more reliable sorts than requesting the opinions of random forum users. Plus, then you can cite your sources, avoiding plagiarism and all that good stuff.
 

Atticus89

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These are my opinions, so don't take this as fact. Take from it what you will.

1) Fantasy uses a force, power, relic, or other such unexplainable phenomenon in our world yet is given either a vague or understood explanation (magic, for example, would be a force). Science fiction uses technologies that don't exist, could exist, or do exist yet places them in a setting that questions mankind's progress and use of technology, often revealing a philosophical question of sorts and expresses either a dominating human spirit or our collective insignificance (Humans are Special or Humans are Bastards).

2) The target groups for either fantasy or science fiction tends to be around the young adult ages (teenagers to mid-20 year olds), though both genres can appeal to a broad spectrum of ages.

3) Fantasy tends to be dismissed or clumped with High Fantasy, e.g. Lord of the Rings, while science fiction has a greater hold on Western societies. This could stem from the cultural icons that are Star Trek and Star Wars, among many others of course.

4) Fantasy as a concept could be argued to be as old as humanity since many of our earliest stories are of gods creating the world to epic heroes and myths that explain the world in a grandiose way. Science fiction, however, could be traced to the famous authors H.G. Wells and Jules Verne due to their fantastical stories of traveling below the surface of the earth and oceans, wars and exploration is space, and even traveling through time.

5) Both are popular genres across the industrial and post-industrial world, offering a sense of escapism and bringing dreams or fantasies to life. They allow us to see the world through a different lens, be it the hope of change or the hopelessness of humanity.

I hope I answered your questions to your satisfaction.
 

DiMono

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In general, science fiction takes place in the future (or with future technology) and fantasy in the past, or in a world with fantastic creatures.

As for the rest, looks like you have some research to do. Which is fitting, really, since you said it's for school.
 

hittite

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1) fantasy- a wizard did it
sci fi- a scientist inveted it, then an engineer did it

2) basically the same for both, those who are dissatisfied with real life.

3-5) please elaborate, I'm afraid I don't understand the question.
 

Original Bubs

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(1) Science Fiction deals more with the future, science, space, and creates its worlds based on that. Fantasy uses supernatural elements to create stories filled mystery in wonder, and are often placed in medeival(esque) worlds. Some choose a more modern setting, a far earlier setting, or even mix with science fiction worlds.

(2) Can't tell ya. I don't sell 'em, I just read 'em.

(3) Science fiction is often used to reflect upon society, to point out its flaws and its successes, where it may go, and to predict the possible consequences of what we're doing with technology. Fantasy, I don't know.

(4) Fantasy is as old as dirt, as far as I know. Science fiction's first incarnation, according to my understanding, was Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Frankenstein.

(5) Kinda sounded similar to (3).

I think this might be a nice springboard for some thoughts, if you decide to use it.
 

Nouw

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I'll only answer 1.

Sci-Fi explains with Science. Fantasy explains with Magic or doesn't explain at all.
 

Jacob.A.

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yah see I dont care if you anyone posts now, the one died last week and a buddy of mine brought it back for no real reason.
 

Redlin5_v1legacy

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Ahlycks said:
...Wait, is this a "cleverly" disguised "do my homework" post?! RAWR. No help for you!
My view also. I have a lot of work to do and I'm having a hard time getting off the internet as it is. I don't need to do someone else's work too!
 

Carlan

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Others have already stated this, but they're more or less different sides of the same coin. The biggest distinction is between "hard" sci-fi and the rest, though that divide is questionable at best.