What is science fiction to you? How would you define it? Literally, a genre that's hampered only by what would be scientifically possible. In reality, it uses what we could be and holds it up as a mirror to what we are.
What interests you about sci-fi? Alternatively what disinterests you about it? I like big question sci fi. I like that by defining what we aren't, in terms of aliens and morals and ethics, you have to define what we are. I like the potential. I like the escapism as well, but I like the parts that make me think.
Have you always liked/disliked sci-fi and why/why not? What changed your mind if you didn't always like it? Raised on Star Trek and Asimov and other sci fi things, so always liked it.
What misconceptions have you come across about sci-fi? These can be misconceptions you made yourself and later learned the reality for or things other people have misconceived. That it's about aliens. It never is. It's about people and society.
Does the science part of sci-fi shows have importance to you in your viewing and if so, to what extent? Does it affect the entertainment value? It depends on what the intention of the show is - if they're trying to be scientifically accurate within what we know then it jolts me out to hear scientific inaccuracies. If it's a show that isn't trying to be factually accurate, I don't care so much.
What other genres do you think sci-fi shows include, if any? Most genres are a sliding scale and sit somewhere between several genres. Sci fi horrors can certainly exist, and a lot of shows sit on the border of science fiction and science fantasy. Target audiences could define a genre as well, so children's sci fi may be a genre?
In your opinion, does sci-fi promote feminism and/or any similar issues and why? I think it could do. I think a lot of them don't, because they're trying to make boys of 15-25 sit down and watch them (especially true of the US market).
What is your opinion on the characters of sci-fi shows and why? It varies, depending on the show and the character and the circumstances.
What is your opinion on the relationships in sci-fi shows and why? I think they're important, because sci fi is about the people, not the situation. And a lot of how you define people is in their relationships with each other.
As entertainment, how does sci-fi rate for you against other shows and why? Highly, because it's a genre I enjoy. And because there's always an element of plot going through any one episode, but it can also incorporate anything you want in it.
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Literally, a genre that's hampered only by what would be scientifically possible. In reality, it uses what we could be and holds it up as a mirror to what we are.
What interests you about sci-fi? Alternatively what disinterests you about it?
I like big question sci fi. I like that by defining what we aren't, in terms of aliens and morals and ethics, you have to define what we are. I like the potential. I like the escapism as well, but I like the parts that make me think.
Have you always liked/disliked sci-fi and why/why not? What changed your mind if you didn't always like it?
Raised on Star Trek and Asimov and other sci fi things, so always liked it.
What misconceptions have you come across about sci-fi? These can be misconceptions you made yourself and later learned the reality for or things other people have misconceived.
That it's about aliens. It never is. It's about people and society.
Does the science part of sci-fi shows have importance to you in your viewing and if so, to what extent? Does it affect the entertainment value?
It depends on what the intention of the show is - if they're trying to be scientifically accurate within what we know then it jolts me out to hear scientific inaccuracies. If it's a show that isn't trying to be factually accurate, I don't care so much.
What other genres do you think sci-fi shows include, if any?
Most genres are a sliding scale and sit somewhere between several genres. Sci fi horrors can certainly exist, and a lot of shows sit on the border of science fiction and science fantasy. Target audiences could define a genre as well, so children's sci fi may be a genre?
In your opinion, does sci-fi promote feminism and/or any similar issues and why?
I think it could do. I think a lot of them don't, because they're trying to make boys of 15-25 sit down and watch them (especially true of the US market).
What is your opinion on the characters of sci-fi shows and why?
It varies, depending on the show and the character and the circumstances.
What is your opinion on the relationships in sci-fi shows and why?
I think they're important, because sci fi is about the people, not the situation. And a lot of how you define people is in their relationships with each other.
As entertainment, how does sci-fi rate for you against other shows and why?
Highly, because it's a genre I enjoy. And because there's always an element of plot going through any one episode, but it can also incorporate anything you want in it.
Do you have anything else relevant to this survey to add?