I read for escapism and fantasy takes me completely out of the here and now while SF books seem to me to be an extension of the here and now.
I agree that the 'sense of wonder' factor is lessened for me too. But I wonder if that isn't a symptom of age and education.
I really enjoyed seeing the Mars pix. I am not often aware of what is happening with the space program for the most part. Sometimes it seems as if someone is being a bit stingy with information and the images from space. I am all for better and consistent PR for the space program.
I also wonder why we are still using dinosaur mechanics in our space program. Some of it is relics from the 50's. I know, I know, cost. But is isn't safe or reliable anymore, we can do better than that, we have the technology! grin.
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Date: 2005-08-09 05:16 pm (UTC)I read for escapism and fantasy takes me completely out of the here and now while SF books seem to me to be an extension of the here and now.
I agree that the 'sense of wonder' factor is lessened for me too. But I wonder if that isn't a symptom of age and education.
I really enjoyed seeing the Mars pix. I am not often aware of what is happening with the space program for the most part. Sometimes it seems as if someone is being a bit stingy with information and the images from space. I am all for better and consistent PR for the space program.
I also wonder why we are still using dinosaur mechanics in our space program. Some of it is relics from the 50's. I know, I know, cost. But is isn't safe or reliable anymore, we can do better than that, we have the technology! grin.
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