Believe Quote by Edward M. Lerner
“I have to believe SF writers will continue to inspire the public to have faith in - to demand! - a future that is at least as big and bold as the past.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Locus Magazine, 2015
Science‑fiction writers should inspire bold, hopeful visions of the future that match or exceed past achievements.
In simple terms: SF should inspire big, hopeful futures.
Key Takeaway
Support imaginative storytelling.
Themes
inspiration
future
culture
Mood
hopeful
energetic
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- public speaking
- creative writing
Key Concepts
optimism
visionary storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure speculative fiction influences real policy?
- What responsibilities do writers have to society?
A Different Perspective
Science fiction may be dismissed as escapism.
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