Archaeology Quote by Jean M. Auel
“Science Fiction is not just about the future of space ships travelling to other planets, it is fiction based on science and I am using science as my basis for my fiction, but it's the science of prehistory - palaeontology and archaeology - rather than astronomy or physics.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Earth’s Children series author discusses genre in a 1995 magazine interview
Science fiction can explore any scientific field, not just space, using past sciences like paleontology to imagine future narratives
In simple terms: Science stories can be built on any science, even ancient ones
Key Takeaway
Use any scientific discipline to inspire your fiction
Themes
creativity
science
genre
history
imagination
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
educational
speculative
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- school projects
- museum exhibits
- science outreach
- historical fiction
Key Concepts
Worldbuilding
interdisciplinary storytelling
speculative archaeology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make prehistoric science feel futuristic?
- What modern issues can be reflected through ancient settings?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on ancient science may limit appeal to readers expecting futuristic tech
