Monday, August 5, 2013

Science Fiction and Individual Liberty

Classical literary science fiction has become far removed from modern sci-fi film. The latest Star Trek film is a stark contrast from the deep intellectual exploration of the themes of individuality versus collectivism, the role of the state, and an optimistic view of the future from works like Asimov's Foundation, Herbert's Dune, or the work of Heinlein. 

http://blog.independent.org/2013/08/01/star-trek-films-fail-because-freedom-has-progressed/

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