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Q&A Is every story set in the future "science fiction"?

No. Science fiction is defined as a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc. source A story could take place in an...

posted 5y ago by Reinstate Monica NOW‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Reinstate Monica NOW‭ · 2019-12-08T11:51:53Z (about 5 years ago)
No.

Science fiction is defined as

> a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc.

[source](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/science-fiction)

A story could take place in any time period, and meet that criterion, after all, Star Wars, one of the most popular Sci-Fi works of all time, is stated to have taken place 'a long time ago'. Along with this, a book can take place in the future and not be Sci-Fi, though if it does then it's more likely in the near future. A book meant to take place a year from now might not have many new technologies, a book meant to take place in 1000 years probably will.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-05-08T21:50:43Z (over 5 years ago)
Original score: 7