Science Fiction is Dying. Long Live Post Sci-Fi?
Summary
The article argues that traditional written science fiction is declining as a distinct genre while post-sci-fi expands into mainstream literature and media. It traces the historical shift from pulps to award-nominated works, notes the growing influence of non-genre writers, and discusses how post-sci-fi emphasizes near-future scenarios and literary quality over genre conventions. It also considers implications for ideas exchange and the sustainability of new ideas in fiction and pop culture.