Evolution of Sci-Fi

Defining Sci-Fi

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Early Visions (1900s-1950s)

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Atomic Age & Alien Fears (1950s)

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Space Race & Sci-Fi’s New Horizons (1960s-1970s)

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The Sci-Fi Blockbuster Boom (1977-1980s)

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Cyberpunk & Digital Futures (1980s-1990s)

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Indie Sci-Fi & Genre Fusion (1990s-2000s)

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The Multiverse Era (2010s-Present)

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Sci-Fi’s Core Themes

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The Future of Sci-Fi

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Evolution of Sci-Fi

The Evolution of Sci-Fi: From Silent Visions to the Multiverse – planetoffilms.com

The Evolution of Sci-Fi: From Silent Visions to the Multiverse – planetoffilms.com

Defining Sci-Fi

Defining Sci-Fi

Early Visions (1900s-1950s)

Early Visions (1900s-1950s)

Atomic Age & Alien Fears (1950s)

Atomic Age & Alien Fears (1950s)

Space Race & Sci-Fi’s New Horizons (1960s-1970s)

Space Race & Sci-Fi’s New Horizons (1960s-1970s)

The Sci-Fi Blockbuster Boom (1977-1980s)

The Sci-Fi Blockbuster Boom (1977-1980s)

Cyberpunk & Digital Futures (1980s-1990s)

Cyberpunk & Digital Futures (1980s-1990s)

Indie Sci-Fi & Genre Fusion (1990s-2000s)

Indie Sci-Fi & Genre Fusion (1990s-2000s)

The Multiverse Era (2010s-Present)

The Multiverse Era (2010s-Present)

Sci-Fi’s Core Themes

Sci-Fi’s Core Themes

The Future of Sci-Fi

The Future of Sci-Fi