The truth is that sci-fi and fantasy have many more similarities than differences. They have the same goal: both strive to create ethereal, free worl… - Liu Cixin

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The truth is that sci-fi and fantasy have many more similarities than differences. They have the same goal: both strive to create ethereal, free worlds of the imagination from which readers can derive the shocks and delights of beauty. (Personally, I’ve never thought it’s sci-fi’s job to represent reality or human nature.) The only difference between the two is the source of their imaginings.

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About Liu Cixin

Liu Cixin (born June 23, 1963) is a Chinese science fiction writer.

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Native Name: 刘慈欣
Alternative Names: Cixin Liu Liu Ci Xin Da Liu Big Liu Daliu Liu Da Liucixin Liu Ci-Xin Ci-Xin Liu

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