What is ScienceFiction?
	There are two forms of story telling that are lumped together: science
fiction and fantasy.  Fantasy deals with stories that take place out of history/out 
of time, in medieval-ish or mythical times.  They deal with realms that have
no basis is science fact (i.e. fairies, unicorns, mythological characters and
middle-earth).
	On the other hand, science fiction is the opposite.  Sci-fi has, at its core, 
science fact. The science in most sci-fi stories, is based on theoretical science 
or extrapolations of know science fact.  The technology in science fiction is not 
out of the realm of real-life possibilities, just not attainable during the current
era.


Why Science Fiction?
	The first response that comes to mind is: why not?
	Science fiction, at its heart, is an analysis of what it means to be
human.  Whether though aliens or machines, non-human characters represent and 
single-out different parts of the human psyche.  To take that a step further, 
sci-fi expounds on such issues as morality, religion, social conditions, genetic 
engineering, the existence of God and our place in the universe.  But what sets 
science fiction apart from other forms of storytelling, is that, inherent in its 
very nature and presentation, it is the only truly positive fiction.  It says 
there will be a tomorrow, we will survive, we will persevere.
	At its best, science fiction is told though such grandeur and with an eye 
for detail, that it cannot help but capture your imagination.  Classics such as 
The Day the Earth Stood Still, Star Trek and novelists such as Ray 
Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Issac Asimov, Robert Heinlein and H.G. Wells transport 
you to a different place, help you forget your troubles, simply entertain and/or 
teach you something about who you are and the world you live in.
	The amount of creativity necessary to transform everyday events, worries, 
issues and beliefs into tales that take place in different times, at different 
places and with different species speaks to the unique and truly remarkable 
imaginations and talents of those who are successful in this genre.  With that
said, sci-fi is probably the most overlooked and under appreciated form of
storytelling.It resides within the critically un-acclaimed area of popular fiction.
In reality, science fiction is probably the most important form of writing because 
it is the only genre that addresses where we are going...