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The impact and influence of the Golden Age of Science Fiction on the process of information exchange.

Information Exchange in Science Fiction

Over the years, the way we share information has changed dramatically, causing some aspects of science fiction to adapt with the times. From word of mouth, to telephones, to computers, the way we share information changes as the years change. Many science fiction novels are based around the exchanging of information, or what it would be like not to have a way to share information. This is a critical part in the changing of the way we communicate. In many novels, new and improved ways of information exchange are shared and brought out into the open, often setting into motion new plans for technology. In the genre of science fiction there are many stories that revolve around the exchanging of information. We rely so heavily on computers and telephones for communication and just everyday living that if it was all to disappear where would we be? Everywhere you look you see laptops, cell phones and ipods. If those things were to all be gone, many of us wouldn’t survive. Yes, that sounds silly, but think about it. If no one had cell phones, what would they do if their car broke down? The dependance we have on technology has greatly increased as the times increased. During the Golden Age of Science Fiction, there wasn't many varieties of technology. There were only a few, such as the morris code, the early version of telephones, and word of mouth plus a few others. The world didn't have computers and cell phones, therefore we didn't have instant messaging or text messaging or email. Many science fiction writers during this time invented or predicted new technologies and scientific advances in their stories. Many of these predictions are the reality of today. In conclusion, using technology to communicate is a key part in our lives. We do it everyday without even realizing how much we rely on it. Many science fiction novels are based around the loss of this so called necessity or even the prediction of what new technology is to come. Science fiction often leads us from one technological advance to the next, moving us along as the years pass. Information exchange in science fiction is a critical key to making our lives better.

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