| abstract | - See talk page for more. Start writing below this line. Thursday, 12:41, May 6 2010 UTC Page Pee Reviewed File:The Beyond - SciFi Tribute Science Fiction offers readers and viewers conceptions of alternate realities; realities which are more realistic than reality itself. Science fiction is largely based on writing rationally about these real alternative possibilities, because it is extremely rational to believe that on every second planet capable of sustaining life there is an idyllic society that is only kept in peace due to a dogmatic justice system wherein even the slightest idle deviation from the norm will result in instant death. A death rarely rationed out to a small ratio of the population until real drama becomes possible when the main character justly poses an unpopular social problem with dog-like determination. Sci-Fi uses scientifically derived scenarios, such as:
* A setting in the future, in alternative timelines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archaeological record. In short, anything which takes the reader's mind off of the present day mess that our species has made of our home planet.
* A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens, who are usually attractive and are just itching to make love to human starship captains.
* Stories that involve discovery or application of new scientific principles, such as time travel, or new technology, such as nanotechnology, faster-than-light travel, robots, or Pop-Tarts.
* A storied setting in which the hero dodges lasers, giant insects, or alien husbands.
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