S for Science Fiction

People like science fiction for a variety of reasons; some like the futuristic technology, some believe that "We are not alone", some arelooking for little green men and some have religious reasons .

I tend to like science fiction, because it allows one to explore ideas in a detached context. This keeps things free from controversies and bias. The movie "V for Vendetta" is one such popular example*. Set in futuristic England, it explores the theme "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter". The movie starts with V, a mysterious terrorist who sets off a series of blasts....and of course such activities can never be condoned. However as the movie progresses, it paints V in the light of a person trying to win freedom for his countrymen. While watching the movie, one can't help but approve of V's ultimate goal of freedom, while disapproving of his means.

Taking real world examples, this theme is very controversial with the ability to hurt sentiments. This in turn creates a bias in judgement and inhibits meaningful discussion. However a science fiction movie like "V for Vendetta" can explore the issue from different angles, because it occurs in an almost unreal world. This ability to explore concepts without restriction is truly the most fascinating aspect of this genre.

*There are several works of science fiction that would have been better examples. However the movie is probably more well known.