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I think a lot of people are frightened of technology and frightene

I think a lot of people are frightened of technology and frightened of change, and the way to deal with something youre frightened of is to make fun of it. Thats why science fiction fans are dismissed as geeks and nerds. – Iain Banks

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Science fiction is trying to find alternative ways of looking at realities. – Iain Banks

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Technology determines the possibilities of society. It doesnt matter whether you start out from a fascist state or a communist state or a free-market state. – Iain Banks

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My point has always been that, ever since the Industrial Revolution, science fiction has been the most important genre there is. – Iain Banks

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