The History of Science Fiction

And how it reflect's societies fears and aspirations.

Below are the segments of my History of Science Fiction series. These articles were first available to premium JoeWrote subscribers. If you appreciate them and would like to receive similar content in the future, you can support my work by upgrading to a full subscription for just $15 a year.

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Part I looks at the origins of science fiction, from the pre-screen works of Frankenstein and Jules Verne to the first on-screen appearances of aliens in Trip to the Moon.

Part II examines the Cold War era and how Sci-Fi depicted humanity going down one of two paths: toward utopia or dystopia. It covers Star Wars, Alien, and more.

Part III looks at the post-Cold War years, with movies like Independence Day and Men in Black assuring the world that America was the Good Guy.

Part IV explores modern Sci-Fi, which took a turn toward dystopia. Seldom do recent creations show humanity working together or reaching collectivist goals, a sign of humanity’s outlook on our future. It explores works like The Last of Us, The Expanse, and Avatar.

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