While it is fair to say that Warhammer 40k has so far been underrepresented in science fiction circles, it seems the tide is finally starting to turn.
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Mid-century encyclopaedias claimed the power to decide what counted as knowledge and what didn’t – much as online publishing platforms and social media companies do today.
Audiences are essentially paying Sony for the privilege of watching an extended advert.
Science fiction has always been good at predicting distant futures and now governments are turning to them to ward off possible threats.
One of the greatest science fiction writers, Asimov’s work has had a lasting effect thanks to his prescient takes on technology, climate collapse and humanity’s future.
At the heart of the debate is that most fundamental question: what does it mean to be human?
Science fiction is fast becoming science fact, which should be cause for concern.
Those money-saving black boxes reveal a lot about the rules that govern our lives.
Many fans think the VAR is ruining the Women’s World Cup.
Science fiction has made us vigilant of ‘killer robots’ in our midst, but they’re far closer than many of us realise.
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