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22 Laws of Science Fiction And How You Can Apply Them To Live A Better Life

Fahri Karakas
5 min readApr 9, 2024
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Science fiction has always been a source of fascination for me, transporting me to otherworldly realms and stretching the bounds of my imagination.

How can we use science fiction to improve our life?

Below, I present 22 principles of science fiction and demonstrate how they can be effectively applied to our everyday lives.

22 Principles of Science Fiction And How You Can Apply Them To Live A Better Life

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1. Embrace Change and Adaptation: Just like in science fiction, where characters often find themselves in new and unfamiliar situations, it is important to be open to change and adapt to new circumstances. A great example of this can be seen in the movie “The Matrix,” where Neo must adapt to the reality that the world he knew was just an illusion.

2. Question Authority and Challenge Norms: Science fiction often challenges the established order and encourages critical thinking. In books like “1984” by George Orwell, the protagonist questions the oppressive government and inspires readers to…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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