Although it routinely ends up on best-of-all-time lists, the 1974 science fiction novel The Mote in God’s Eye never seems to get read. Written by Joshua Tyler Although it routinely ends up on best-of-all-time lists, one way or another, the 1974 science fiction novel A speck in God’s eye It never seems to be readable. … Read more
Written by Joshua Tyler | Published 1 hour ago Space sci-fi is many things, but it never gets more exciting than when it takes place in a tiny, fragile death dispenser. Starfighters are one of the best parts of space adventures, and while they probably wouldn’t be useful in real space combat, that doesn’t matter … Read more
Written by Joshua Tyler | Published 5 days ago Science fiction is often at its best when unusual science fiction circumstances are used to highlight real-world issues. One of the best examples of this is the way science fiction deals with PTSD and the horrific realities of torture. Star Trek, in particular, has never been … Read more