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August 25, 2019, Science Fiction, Journal Post 1
The best way I can think of for defining "science fiction' is to consider the technological advances that are possible in the future. While also considering the scientific advances that are possible in the future. Examples of things I consider science fiction are things such as aliens and life on other planets. Robots that speak and act like humans are something I consider to be science fiction.

August 25, 2019, Science Fiction, Journal post 2
I have never thought about how science fiction could effect humans and the way we do things, until I read someone's definition of science fiction. "Science fiction is that branch of literature that deals with human responses to changes in the level of science and technology." Another person defined science fiction, and personally, this is worded very well. "Science fiction is hard to define because it is the literature of change and it changes while you are trying to define it."

Three different aspects of science fiction could be time travel, characters that are not human, and paranormal abilities. Time travel is a common aspect because it is often seen in science fiction that actors/actresses travel to a time that they think will be better and they always travel through time to attempt to save someone's life. Non-human charaters are a popular aspect because people will always be curious if there is life outside our galaxy, which causes people to find it interesting to try to imagine and produce their views on the topic. "Paranormal abilities, such as mind control, telepathy, and telekinesis" are also very common aspects of science fiction due to the creation and use of superheroes in science fiction.