r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Alextral • 2d ago

I really hate this

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Fantasy and science fiction being cramped in the same section, which is already so small :(

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u/ButterscotchLow7330 2d ago

As someone who really enjoys fantasy and doesn't enjoy science fiction as much, I honestly don't know how you separate the two. Is Star Wars science fiction or fantasy? How about the Dark Tower? Or Dune? Stormlight archive is basically both at this point.

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u/Zlatehagoat 2d ago

Call me dumb all you want but to me sci fi = space or anything that tries to incorporate the laws of physics and out current understanding on math and logic 99% made up

Fantasy = magic, not in space doesn’t have to make logical sense 100% made up

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u/ButterscotchLow7330 2d ago

That is great and all, but what if you have something like star wars that is in space, but doesn't care too much about the laws of physics or understanding of math, or something that has magic but tries to have logical sense to back it up so its essentially science for the sake of the story?

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u/Zlatehagoat 1d ago

This is obviously my Personal opinion and I don’t know much so there’s that but. I would consider things that try to emulate “science” and logic are sci-fi even if it’s made up logic if it tries to follow the scientific methods. The “force” has a scientific “explanation” within the universe

“In the Star Wars universe, "The Force" is a mysterious, metaphysical energy field created by all living things that binds the galaxy together, granting certain individuals, known as "Force-sensitives," extraordinary abilitie

Opposite to Harry Potter where you just have to accept magic exists with no explanation of what “sources is”

“In the Harry Potter universe, magic is a natural, inborn ability, often inherited, that overrides the laws of nature, with no definitive canon source for its origin, but is seen as an inherent part of some people's DNA”