Re: Non-Pessimistic Modern SF

On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:40:16 +0000 (UTC), jdnicoll@xxxxxxxxx (James
Nicoll) wrote:

In article <ected3tj6vn38k5d3472cqgmcrcjd8nl1f@xxxxxxx>,
John Schilling <schillin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Much as I hate to bring it up, I'd wager most recent _Star Trek_
media tie-ins would qualify. Probably _Star Wars_ as well, but
I'm less familiar with that franchise.

Let's put it this way: 40ish years after the destruction
of the Death Star, Han Solo's kid is well on his way to pulling
off a Palpatine 2.

Interesting; I did not know that. Does he seem likely to succeed?

Actually, I suppose the first question should be, is this presented
as being a Bad Thing this time around? There's far too many writers
who get all optimistic about the prospect of a Benevolent Dictatorship.


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