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science fiction

Kevin Costner stars in the post-apocalyptic film "The Postman", based on the 1985 novel of the same name by David Brin.

Can science fiction help prevent a nuclear war?

Arts

Catherine Asaro and David Brin discuss how technology shapes sci-fi — and how sci-fi shapes technology.

A 21-foot tall model of the Transformers character Optimus Prime is displayed on the red carpet before the world premiere of the film "Transformers: Age of Extinction" in Hong Kong.

Some sci-fi writers want fewer killer robots and more vision for the future

Arts, Culture & Media
Daniel H. Wilson

After the robot apocalypse, what else could go wrong?

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