We got a press release about how science fiction is cool. Wtf number one. Wtf number two: since when is the idea of "female military leaders" science fiction?
Science Fiction: How the Cult Became Mainstream
Who would have thought that the geek in the corner reading about aliens attacking the world in 2080 AD could be holding one of the most lucrative pieces of literature in today’s marketplace? Although many may laugh at fans of science fiction, little do they know of the power of science fiction as an industry.
John Ringo, respected science fiction authority and best-selling author, reveals the hidden facts that describe the popularity of the industry. “The science fiction genre is such a wildly popular genre that it generates over 200 MILLION dollars a year in book sales."
So the question remains: how has science fiction evolved from the pinnacle of geekdom to such a booming industry? The answer is simple: it predicts the future of today’s hot-button issues. Before society’s view of the future was one of a far off era, but today it seems within reach.
“Today, science fiction stories featuring the consequences of humankind’s destruction of the environment or the role of female military leaders are truly signs of our time. They are a fictional but realistic extrapolation of issues that impact ours and future generations,” says Ringo.
