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Sci-Fi Subgenres

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Hard Science Fiction

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Subgenre that emphasizes scientific accuracy, logic, and technical detail. Example works include 'The Martian' by Andy Weir and '2001: A Space Odyssey' by Arthur C. Clarke.

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Space Opera

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Subgenre characterized by grand, epic, and often romantic adventure set mainly or entirely in outer space. Example works include 'Dune' by Frank Herbert and the 'Star Wars' film series.

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Cyberpunk

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Subgenre focused on a dystopian future with advanced technology, cybernetics, and a breakdown in social order. Example works include 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson and the 'Blade Runner' films.

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Steampunk

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Subgenre that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Example works include 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, and the film 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'.

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Post-Apocalyptic

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Subgenre dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic event that significantly alters the world. Example works include 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy and 'Mad Max' film series.

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Soft Science Fiction

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Subgenre that focuses more on social, psychological, and philosophical aspects rather than hard science and technology. Example works include 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin.

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Military Science Fiction

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Subgenre where the plot is set in a military setting and the main characters are typically members of a military force. Example works include 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein and 'The Forever War' by Joe Haldeman.

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Biopunk

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Subgenre that focuses on biotechnology and subversive rebellion against a backdrop of totalitarian regimes, often involving genetic engineering. Example works include 'Oryx and Crake' by Margaret Atwood and the film 'Gattaca'.

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Time Travel

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Subgenre that involves the protagonist traveling backward or forward in time. Example works include 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells and the 'Back to the Future' film series.

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Alternate History

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Subgenre that consists of stories in which one or more historical events unfold differently than as recorded in history books. Example works include 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick and 'Fatherland' by Robert Harris.

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