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Science fiction

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Something I’ve been thinking about for  while but was just reminded by Pixiefox: why do so many of we autists like science fiction?

It just seems to come up again and again and, perhaps unusually, it’s not just us blokes (sci fi is usually stereotyped as a male interest).

I’ve been an avid sci fi fan almost since I could read. I started with classics like Bradbury, Asimov, Heinlein and moved on to make a pretty good stab at reading the entire sci fi section of my local library and book store, all while avidly watching Doctor Who, Star Trek and Blake’s 7.

So why do autists connect so strongly with it?

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  • I love science fiction as well. For me, science fiction has been an endless source of inspiration, in my creative writing and also inspires me as a person. Like a lot of the characters in Doctor Who and what they say is so inspirational and a lot of it I live my life by.

    Like never be cruel, never be cowardly, and never ever eat pears! Sweat smile 

    I think our autistic imaginations are so strong and vivid as well that science fiction is so appealing. Also a lot of it offers a wonderful escape, like a portal that takes us to an impossibly incredible place. Like the world of Star Trek, a ship travelling across the stars...That for me is a amazing and I've always been inspired and fascinated by it.

    I think that's why I'm such a big Disney and animation fan as well. It's pure escape and my imagination can really make me feel I'm part of it.

  • in reply to Stan The Man

    Sci-fi can be so uplifting and optimistic and Dr Who is a great example of that. An alien with to connection left to his own home and complete freedom to do whatever they want decides that helping humans is the best thing they could do with their time.

    So much of entertainment now is gritty, pessimistic and subversive. Its nice to be told that humanity is going to thrive for hundreds of years to come, and we can make a future where alien species help each other.

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  • in reply to Stan The Man

    Sci-fi can be so uplifting and optimistic and Dr Who is a great example of that. An alien with to connection left to his own home and complete freedom to do whatever they want decides that helping humans is the best thing they could do with their time.

    So much of entertainment now is gritty, pessimistic and subversive. Its nice to be told that humanity is going to thrive for hundreds of years to come, and we can make a future where alien species help each other.

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