First off, I want to apologize for being so hung-up on science fiction lately. I can’t help it. I have a bit of an addictive personality, so I get fixated on things and it’s hard to break away to other
Defiance and Other Scifi TV Shows
We’ve talked in the past, Squiders, about science fiction and television. And we’ve got a new crop trying their hand now. (Personally, I’ve been re-watching DS9. The second season never ends.) The one that’s caught my eye is Defiance. SyFy’s been
Where Has All the Hard Science Fiction Gone?
So, I recently finished reading Inherit the Stars by James P. Hogan, a hard science fiction novel from 1985. We talked about some of the things that were a little bit jarring a few weeks ago in the Old Science
Trek vs. Wars and Why It Is Silly
Among nerd circles, you run into rivalries between various fandoms or ships or theories. One of the most persistent is the Star Trek versus Star Wars one. (In the interest of full disclosure, I hung out in a Trek-related community
For Love of Old Science Fiction
Oh man, I love old science fiction. I’m talking anything earlier than 1980. I love it because it takes so many chances, sends its characters all over the universe, and because I love to see what they got wrong. Am
A Protest Against Unnecessary Darkness
It’s entirely possible this is going to come off as fandom rage. If so, I apologize in advance. I try to stay pretty level-headed about such things, but I am not always successful. I’ve noticed this trend, probably over the
The Dangers of Being Informed
So, like most of you, Squiders, I love to read. I love a drizzly afternoon with a book in my lap and a cup of cocoa close at hand. I love visiting new places and meeting new friends. And, also
Warp Travel: Back in Style
Back in June, we discussed why interstellar travel has fallen out of favor. NASA, however, has once again proven they are awesome and given hope to all us interstellar travel fans who hope to see it more popular in science
Lesser Known Scifi Gems
Science fiction can, at times, seem very insular. Sometimes there seems to be a select list of things to read, depending on your particular subgenre tastes, or even just to make sure you’ve read the “Best.” There’s particular authors you’re
Where’s the Line Between Science Fiction and Fantasy?
Answer: is there one? Kit, you say, of course. One has aliens and the other has elves. Both of which are made-up creatures that have no basis in reality. So where’s the difference again? Kit, you say, one has space
