Re: In defence of science fictiontliJanuary 14 2008, 22:46:30 UTC
But why does it have to stop? That's not quite what I meant. And while I try to think of what I meant ;)... yeah, what I was trying to say is that that is where the traditional definition of science fiction, so to speak, stops. It's not to say BSG's any better than any other science fiction show out there; it was to some extent created to reflect modern society, which limits its scope somewhat. And yes, it is pessimistic and dark, which also goes back to its nature as a mirror of sorts.
I concede my argument was overblown, probably because I nearly gave myself an aneurysm trying to make the arguments in my original essay flow and make sense to someone who wasn't me (ie, the guy marking it), which was partly what I was trying to condense for this. I also started out arguing dialogue, and moved into entire scope... again overblown. I would also like to take the opportunity to slightly amend my statement regarding TOS; it's dated and (to me) cringeworthy in terms of its dialogue and "black and white" standpoint. And although I stand by my argument that BSG is good science fiction, I think this may also be another example of, yeah, of my fingers moving too fast for my brain to comprehend exactly what it is that I'm trying to say. Nothing new there really :)
Re: In defence of science fictiont_eylaJanuary 14 2008, 22:54:41 UTC
That's exactly what I meant. BSG is trying to be a mirror, while science fiction is trying to be a telescope.
But, yeah. As I said. Not saying it's a bad show. It's surely interesting, for people who like that sort of thing. Just not the science fiction show I'd pick if someone asked me to tell them a good sci-fi show.
And TOS is awesome. From the bouncing cardboard rocks to the tunnels made out of tin foil. Bubblewrap aliens ftw! xD
That's not quite what I meant. And while I try to think of what I meant ;)... yeah, what I was trying to say is that that is where the traditional definition of science fiction, so to speak, stops. It's not to say BSG's any better than any other science fiction show out there; it was to some extent created to reflect modern society, which limits its scope somewhat. And yes, it is pessimistic and dark, which also goes back to its nature as a mirror of sorts.
I concede my argument was overblown, probably because I nearly gave myself an aneurysm trying to make the arguments in my original essay flow and make sense to someone who wasn't me (ie, the guy marking it), which was partly what I was trying to condense for this. I also started out arguing dialogue, and moved into entire scope... again overblown. I would also like to take the opportunity to slightly amend my statement regarding TOS; it's dated and (to me) cringeworthy in terms of its dialogue and "black and white" standpoint. And although I stand by my argument that BSG is good science fiction, I think this may also be another example of, yeah, of my fingers moving too fast for my brain to comprehend exactly what it is that I'm trying to say. Nothing new there really :)
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But, yeah. As I said. Not saying it's a bad show. It's surely interesting, for people who like that sort of thing. Just not the science fiction show I'd pick if someone asked me to tell them a good sci-fi show.
And TOS is awesome. From the bouncing cardboard rocks to the tunnels made out of tin foil. Bubblewrap aliens ftw! xD
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I wouldn't either, because it is largely atypical.
And yes, TOS was lots of fun. I need to go back and find some of the eps again, methinks... I don't remember watching any of it in years!
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this is a wonderful metaphor!
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