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Join other sci-fi fans in discussing science fiction and fantasy topics. SciFi and fantasy movies, TV, books, comics, art, games and culture! Are you a Star Wars or Lord of the Rings fan.

Sci-Fi Writing and World Building

Is this the right place for technical review of sci-fi concepts?

Nov 16, 2025

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Are theoretical scientists blinded by scifi?

May 3, 2008 · Replies 4 · May 3, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Arthur C. Clarke Dies at 90: Farewell Old Friend

Mar 18, 2008 · Replies 35 · Mar 22, 2008

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Replies: 35

Views: 8K

LOTR trilogy is terribly overrated

Feb 26, 2008 · Replies 70 · Mar 4, 2008

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Replies: 70

Views: 22K

UFO Hunters on The SciFi Channel and The History Channel

Jan 30, 2008 · Replies 18 · Feb 20, 2008

Replies: 18

Views: 9K

Will Future Technologies Like Replicators and Holodecks Change Society?

Jan 28, 2008 · Replies 9 · Jan 29, 2008

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

How do stardates work in Star Trek?

Jan 23, 2008 · Replies 18 · Jan 25, 2008

Replies: 18

Views: 8K

Star Trek Physics: Experiments & Theory for Force Fields & Cloaking Devices

Dec 28, 2007 · Replies 24 · Jan 21, 2008

Replies: 24

Views: 8K

Citizen Soldier: war imitating SciFi?

Dec 28, 2007 · Replies 22 · Dec 30, 2007

Replies: 22

Views: 6K

Star Trek Revamped: New CGI Exterior Shots

Dec 23, 2007 · Replies 9 · Dec 23, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

The Hobbit movie is finally coming

Dec 19, 2007 · Replies 16 · Dec 21, 2007

Replies: 16

Views: 4K

Exploring the Philosophical Implications of Time Travel in Sci-Fi Novels

Jul 21, 2007 · Replies 4 · Jul 21, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

How Has Star Wars Remained Timeless After 30 Years?

May 24, 2007 · Replies 14 · May 25, 2007

Replies: 14

Views: 4K

Star Trek Revived: Matt Damon as Kirk

Mar 7, 2007 · Replies 7 · Mar 7, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Star Trek: 40 Years of Inspiring Young Minds

Feb 20, 2007 · Replies 73 · Mar 7, 2007

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Replies: 73

Views: 15K

Calculating G-Force in Space: How Many KPH?

Mar 3, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 6, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 9K

Did Captain Kirk's Drinking Habits Predict His Future Weight Gain?

Jan 6, 2007 · Replies 47 · Jan 14, 2007

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Replies: 47

Views: 10K

Why the 'Matrix Movie' is unrealistic

Nov 29, 2006 · Replies 37 · Dec 3, 2006

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Replies: 37

Views: 32K

What sci-fi/science DVDs should I add?

Oct 1, 2006 · Replies 34 · Oct 3, 2006

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Replies: 34

Views: 6K

Dr. Who fans: Season two begins on SciFi

Sep 28, 2006 · Replies 8 · Sep 30, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Original Star Wars DVD - New Hope & Empire

Sep 17, 2006 · Replies 5 · Sep 19, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Is a Fourth Part of The Matrix Coming?

Aug 25, 2006 · Replies 14 · Aug 26, 2006

Replies: 14

Views: 4K

Original Star Trek Fan Films: Live Long and Prosper

Jul 23, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jul 24, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Does Harry Potter Die in Last Book? - Radcliffe Suspects Finale

Jun 26, 2006 · Replies 52 · Jun 28, 2006

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Replies: 52

Views: 8K

The Transporter in Star Trek vs. the Warlord Teleporter

Mar 17, 2006 · Replies 17 · May 24, 2006

Replies: 17

Views: 6K

Star Wars and Physics: A Match Made in the Galaxy?

May 17, 2006 · Replies 4 · May 17, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 2K

May the 4th: Celebrating Star Wars Day with the Force on Your Side

May 4, 2006 · Replies 4 · May 4, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

LOTR 25th Anniv Box Set: Value & Condition

Feb 17, 2006 · Replies 10 · Feb 20, 2006

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

Can Negative Energy Theoretically Enable Faster-Than-Light Travel in Sci-Fi?

Jan 17, 2006 · Replies 43 · Feb 8, 2006

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Replies: 43

Views: 9K

Finally Here: Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak

Feb 3, 2006 · Replies 6 · Feb 3, 2006

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Uncovering a Fantasy Novel: Can You Help Identify This Mysterious Tale?

Jan 15, 2006 · Replies 9 · Jan 17, 2006

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Firefly: The Worst Scifi Show To Ever Hit Airwaves?

Dec 18, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 19, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Is Today's Sci-Fi the Blueprint for Tomorrow's Tech?

Dec 9, 2005 · Replies 22 · Dec 14, 2005

Replies: 22

Views: 5K

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Uncovering the Mystery of Who Reads Books

Jul 17, 2005 · Replies 51 · Nov 28, 2005

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Replies: 51

Views: 9K

QED: science meets science fiction

Aug 26, 2005 · Replies 16 · Aug 30, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 11K

James Doohan, Star Trek's Scotty , Dead at 85

Jul 20, 2005 · Replies 23 · Jul 22, 2005

Replies: 23

Views: 9K

How Does the Brain Visualize Images Without a Physical Screen?

Jul 3, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 12

Views: 6K

A real Star Trek Replicator 4 your home?

Jun 20, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 20, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Why Do Sci-Fi Alien Worlds Always Feel Like Earth?

Jun 13, 2005 · Replies 14 · Jun 14, 2005

Replies: 14

Views: 4K

'Star Wars' Raises Questions on U.S. Policy

May 17, 2005 · Replies 34 · May 29, 2005

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Replies: 34

Views: 6K

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Reviewed - Bad -Real bad.

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 58 · May 29, 2005

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Replies: 58

Views: 15K

The Transporter In Star Trek: Conversion of Matter Into Energy

Mar 23, 2005 · Replies 26 · May 28, 2005

Replies: 26

Views: 12K

Is Anakin's Midichlorian Concentration Affected by His Injuries?

May 25, 2005 · Replies 46 · May 28, 2005

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Replies: 46

Views: 7K

Is the Latest Star Wars Movie Worth an Immediate Watch?

May 19, 2005 · Replies 72 · May 27, 2005

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Replies: 72

Views: 9K

Cell Phone in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

May 2, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

Explore the Science of Sci-Fi: Relativity, Chaos & Superstring Theories

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 58 · Apr 17, 2005

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Replies: 58

Views: 8K

Why is there no Star Wars thread yet?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 52 · Apr 13, 2005

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Replies: 52

Views: 7K

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; the movie

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 12, 2005

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Replies: 33

Views: 5K

Lord of the Rings: an allegory of the PhD

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 28, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 6K

Age of Solar System & Impact on ET Likelihood

Mar 8, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 13, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

A starkiller, theoretically possible? (Star Trek: Generations)

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 15 · Feb 18, 2005

Replies: 15

Views: 6K

Matrix Movies: Unpacking the Theme, Story, and Idea

Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 23 · Feb 3, 2005

Replies: 23

Views: 4K

Do Fans of Lord of the Rings Enjoy Playing Kings of Chaos and Utopia?

Jan 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 21, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Star Wars Potential: Can Lasers Replace Nuclear Bombs?

Jan 12, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jan 17, 2005

Replies: 11

Views: 5K

New Farscape miniseries airs Sunday/Monday at 9pm EST on SciFi

Oct 16, 2004 · Replies 4 · Oct 17, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 2K

Dune by Frank Herbert: Overview

May 14, 2003 · Replies 30 · Aug 12, 2004

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Replies: 30

Views: 8K

Is there a mathematical explanation for the sci-fi concept of hyperspace?

Jul 14, 2004 · Replies 9 · Jul 17, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

Gollum Raps: Lord of the Raps - Funny.co.il

Apr 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 26, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Led Zeppelin and Lord of the Rings

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 13 · Apr 24, 2004

Replies: 13

Views: 9K

Where Can I Find a High-Quality Matrix Style Screensaver?

Apr 6, 2004 · Replies 9 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Is Our Reality Just a Simulation in The Matrix?

Jan 27, 2004 · Replies 52 · Feb 18, 2004

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Replies: 52

Views: 13K

What Dominators Beyond Robots Could Shape the Future in Sci-Fi?

Jan 21, 2004 · Replies 7 · Jan 26, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Why did Frodo leave The Lord of the Rings?

Dec 26, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 27, 2003

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

CIA Overthrows Australia: Gough Whitlam's 1977 Warning

Dec 21, 2003 · Replies 13 · Dec 23, 2003

Replies: 13

Views: 7K

Some questions about Matrix Revolution

Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 14 · Nov 30, 2003

Replies: 14

Views: 6K

Is Star Trek a Reflection of Communist Ideals?

Jun 29, 2003 · Replies 40 · Nov 29, 2003

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Replies: 40

Views: 16K

What is the Role of 4D Technology and FLICK in Ereth's 23rd Century?

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 24, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Omni Magazine - SciFi classic mag

Nov 6, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 7, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Thoughts on the Matrix Sequel: A Scientific Review

Nov 5, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 6, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

SCI FI Channel may sue US gov't for UFO documents

Oct 21, 2003 · Replies 25 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 25

Views: 5K

Anybody read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Oct 27, 2003 · Replies 6 · Oct 29, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Is Predicting the Future Possible and How Would it Affect Our Actions?

Aug 31, 2003 · Replies 6 · Aug 31, 2003

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

What is the best Sci-Fi idea that you have encountered?

Aug 12, 2003 · Replies 7 · Aug 13, 2003

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

What is the best Sci-Fi ever: TV, Movie, and Book

Jul 17, 2003 · Replies 17 · Jul 19, 2003

Replies: 17

Views: 5K

The Matrix: What's the Deal with That?

May 12, 2003 · Replies 33 · Jun 13, 2003

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Replies: 33

Views: 9K

Matrix: Reloaded - The Sublime Sequel We've All Been Waiting For

Apr 19, 2003 · Replies 3 · Apr 19, 2003

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

What would a realistic sci-fi series look like in a post-disaster world?

Apr 2, 2003 · Replies 4 · Apr 6, 2003

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Terminator 3 Release Date 2021 - Upcoming Movie News

Apr 2, 2003 · Replies 4 · Apr 5, 2003

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

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Wars vs Trek: Choosing the Ultimate Sci-Fi Franchise

Mar 25, 2003 · Replies 16 · Mar 29, 2003

Replies: 16

Views: 4K

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