Is there such a thing as a true story within science fiction?

How about a tale of a scientist who discovers a new energy source but realizes it has unintended consequences. The race to fix things before it's too late makes for a thrilling 200-word sci-fi story.

Science fiction often reinterprets history. In works like '1984' by George Orwell, it uses a dystopian future setting to comment on historical and current political situations. The totalitarian regime in the book can be seen as a warning based on historical events of authoritarian rule. So, science fiction is not just about the future but also about understanding history better.

Yes, there are. Science fiction encompasses various subgenres like hard sci-fi, soft sci-fi, cyberpunk, steampunk, and space opera.

Well, sort of. While Austen herself didn't write science fiction, modern interpretations have emerged. It's like taking the essence of Austen, her characters' relationships and social hierarchies, and transplanting them into a science - fiction world. Imagine 'Pride and Prejudice' but on a spaceship, where Mr. Darcy is an alien nobleman. It's an interesting blend of two very different genres.

Science fiction often seems to be just a made - up concept. But in reality, many of the ideas in science fiction are based on scientific principles or potential future developments. So, it's saying that what we call science fiction is really just a preview of things that could actually happen. For example, things like video calls which were once in science fiction are now common. So science fiction is not some completely 'unreal' thing but a speculation of what might be.

Feminist dystopias within science fiction are interesting because they invert the idea of progress. Instead of moving towards equality, they show a world where women have lost many of their rights. Such stories can be a powerful tool for feminists. They can make readers more aware of the small steps that lead to the loss of women's rights and encourage people to fight for equality in the present.

In my opinion, the Daleks from 'Doctor Who' could be considered one of the most evil things in science fiction. They are a race of cyborgs bent on universal domination. They have no concept of mercy and will exterminate any race they deem inferior without hesitation.

Yes, they basically are. 'Sci-fi' is just a shorter and more informal way of saying'science fiction'.

One possible theme could be exploitation. Just like a leech exploits its host, there might be characters or entities in the story that are exploiting others for their own gain.

I'm not sure. It's not common knowledge whether 'Within' is based on a real story or not.