@adhdeanasl
Exactly. SF is a way to look at today’s issue with a new lens; it always has been. Plus, as you say, it’s about how humans act with, to, and against one another. “The Expanse” could be argued as being in the tradition of “The Iliad” or something. Tales of people are all we can tell, and the interaction of humanity is fascinating if done well or uses a hook which appeals.

Like phaser rifles. PEW! PEW!

@Mrfunkedude

@Mrfunkedude
For example: Deep Space Nine has any number of episodes which have very little, if any, moments in space, but is rammed to bursting with examinations of morality, decisions of governance, and the human condition.

Science Fiction can be a thriller, but it can also not be and still be SF. This proves that the ‘thriller’ stuff of — zoooooom — and — pew! pew! — is totally fun but not *necessary*.

@Mrfunkedude @Nasu_Nasu I was annoyed by Reddit’s decisions so I went looking for alternatives. Found a handful of different things, but decided to roll the dice on mastodon.

I’ve also poked and prodded other offerings in the Fediverse.