Isaac Asimov is credited with being one of the fathers of science fiction. His work often explored social themes and speculated on the future of humanity. One of the most distinctive elements of Asimov’s writing was his use of the term “social science fiction.” This term refers to stories that explore the impact of science … Read more
Most people can remember their parents reading them bedtime stories as a kid, but I can’t recall if my parents did. That could be a reason as to why I was never crazy about books, and surely never wanted to read one. I eventually gave into reading and found that I loved it. My favorite … Read more
What would you do if you learned that your home and family were directly in the path of an unstoppable, insatiable insect army made up of 68 billion ants that are devouring every living thing it encounters? This is the question that Carl Stephenson asks in his short story, “Leiningen Versus the Ants,” which was … Read more