First Essay
Ursula K. Le Guin’s main argument in “American SF and the Other” is that The White Man’s burden is very present in the SF world. People who may be less fortunate than others aren’t depicted in SF movies as the heroes but as the extras who are being killed and pushed aside. Some women are sexualized and not seen as human but as prop dolls. Ursula’s concern is that this must change in the SF community and there should be more representation of women and people who aren’t usually seen as the main protagonists. I believe that this essay will help broaden my perspective when it comes to the inclusion of others in SF films.
Second Essay
Ursula K. Le Guin’s concern in “What is science fiction?” discusses that SF is based on facts, but is far from reality. Many of the stories told can have actual medical or scientific research but can be made to sound accurate when it is not. For example, it was very common in science fiction movies to talk about how only 10 percent of the brain works. After seeing this in movies, I believed it for a while, only to find out it was false. Additionally, She also discusses how Science fiction is a metaphor and so is the future.
A little more detail, especially in the second paragraph, would help.
Hi Yamilet,
I would like to know deeper how these essays has helped broaden your perspective?
What are your favorite examples of SF pseudoscience? The 10 percent of the brain one has always been funny to me, but I’m struggling to think of others.
Your first sentence about “What Is Science Fiction” is very well put together.