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RE: From Pen to Paper, From Paper to Reality: How Science Fiction Inspires Real Change
Thats true. However, I think that no matter what you do, men will dream of new things, new places, new technologies. I think it would be undercutting exactly the kind of freedom you say governments frequently limit to try to limit the science fiction put out that give the elite class ideas on how to stay on top. I fully agree with the common saying that it is not the technology that is good or evil, but how it is used.
Oh, I wasn't suggesting that there should be any restrictions on the content in sci-fi novels. I'm not an advocate of censorship in any form. It is just a shame that people always seem to find something innocent and morph it into something sinister. I do think that technology can be evil in itself though. There are some inventions that were never intended for good. Torture devices for instance. And though this is probably a controversial opinion, to me, even weapons development can never truly be justified as a means of forging peace. Weapons are for hurting others, so we need to just stop making them all together. Sorry, I realise I drifted off topic somewhat. My apologies.
No worries, thats a totally valid point and I guess youre right. Intent upon creation is also important.