Stephen wrote:
>> I prefer hard science fiction. However, given that, I don't consider it 
>> to be science fiction unless it's actually about the technology and how 
>> people react to it. If you could take the story about war between worlds 
>> with blasters, and set it down as war between countries with revolvers, 
>> it isn't science fiction. On the other hand, if it's about how 
>> technology affects people, even old technology then I'd call it science 
>> fiction. 
> 
> I agree with this bit too.

	I almost do. I'd replace "technology" with "science".

>> Stories of how medieval peasants deal with the first knights in 
>> armor would be SF in my book.
> 
> Sorry, for me this is historical fiction. It did happen, you know. :) 

	SF is not just about the future...


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