What are the specific examples of eastern religious influence on science fiction?

One way is through the concept of karma. In some science fiction works, characters' actions and fates are somewhat related to the idea of karma from eastern religions. For example, in certain stories, bad deeds eventually lead to negative consequences for the characters, similar to the karmic cycle.

One example could be a science fiction story that focuses on the very specific concept of time travel only within the boundaries of a single city. Another might be a story centered around the unique idea of sentient plants on a particular planet that communicate through ultrasonic frequencies.

One example is the Mars rovers. Science fiction stories about exploring Mars likely influenced the development of these rovers. Another is the study of artificial gravity, which has been a common theme in science fiction and is now an area of research for NASA for long - duration space missions.

One good example is '1984' by George Orwell. It shows how a totalitarian regime uses propaganda and surveillance to influence society. Another is 'Brave New World' which depicts a highly controlled society where people are conditioned from birth to conform. 'Fahrenheit 451' also fits, as it explores how a society that bans books limits the spread of ideas and influences people's thoughts.

They often blend spiritual or religious beliefs with futuristic or otherworldly settings. For example, they might explore how a particular religious doctrine would function in a society on a different planet or in a post - apocalyptic world.

One characteristic is the blend of spiritual or religious concepts with scientific and technological ideas. For example, in some novels, there might be a religious prophecy that is related to a scientific discovery. Another is the exploration of moral and ethical questions from a religious perspective within a science - fiction setting. This could be about the right and wrong of using certain technologies.

One element could be the concept of a higher power. In some sci - fi, there are advanced beings that are almost god - like, like the Q in 'Star Trek'. They have immense power and knowledge, similar to religious ideas of deities. Another element is the idea of creation and purpose. Some stories explore how the universe was created in a scientific - yet also somewhat religious - way, questioning if there's a grand design.

One possible use could be of Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' in a science - fiction movie where there is a moment of heroism among the common people in a future society. The grandeur of the fanfare could be used to heighten the significance of the moment, just like in non - science - fiction movies where it's often used to mark important events. However, I haven't actually seen this in a science - fiction work yet, but it's a very plausible use.

One example is from "Blade Runner" where the idea of replicants, artificial humans, is a curiosity. They look and act like humans but are created for specific purposes. In "Doctor Who", the TARDIS, a time - traveling spaceship that is bigger on the inside than the outside, is a really cool curiosity. Also, in "Jurassic Park", the concept of resurrecting dinosaurs through genetic engineering is quite curious.

Yes, they are often called sacred or religious narratives.