That unfortunately describes much of the (quote) Mainstream (un-quote) Science Fiction I have seen lately. Did he find the Style Manual the editors use…?
“But indoctrinating people with your fiction isn’t easy. You have to be subtle.”
All authors have used themes, not always political but perhaps ideological on how they interpret the human condition. They are best when subtle. Subtle is craft. I haven’t read many recent sci-fi books but visual media has abandoned thematic subtlety and most other elements of storytelling craft. Cinematography, score, costumes, sets, special effects, and even all of the equipment used like cameras and mics have never been better but the storytelling has never been worse.
“But indoctrinating people with your fiction isn’t easy. You have to be subtle.”
Too bad about the “PC” obligatory statements in the first part about gun control; other than that thought the premise was kind of interesting. That “Dust” channel on youtube is interesting as well; kind of hit and miss as far a quality. Which is to be expected.
That unfortunately describes much of the (quote) Mainstream (un-quote) Science Fiction I have seen lately. Did he find the Style Manual the editors use…?
“But indoctrinating people with your fiction isn’t easy. You have to be subtle.”
All authors have used themes, not always political but perhaps ideological on how they interpret the human condition. They are best when subtle. Subtle is craft. I haven’t read many recent sci-fi books but visual media has abandoned thematic subtlety and most other elements of storytelling craft. Cinematography, score, costumes, sets, special effects, and even all of the equipment used like cameras and mics have never been better but the storytelling has never been worse.
“But indoctrinating people with your fiction isn’t easy. You have to be subtle.”
Or not so subtle:
Sci-Fi Short Film “Nano” | DUST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAHGZSeGVww&lc=UgyWz-rR4LJicq74_YJ4AaABAg
Too bad about the “PC” obligatory statements in the first part about gun control; other than that thought the premise was kind of interesting. That “Dust” channel on youtube is interesting as well; kind of hit and miss as far a quality. Which is to be expected.
Rather like this one also from the same source:
Sci-Fi Short Film “The Candidate” | DUST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FzdrPRmCLQ
And no; the title has nothing to do with “Trump” (or POTUS).