Skilled characters, whether in science fiction or any genre, aren’t compelling because they have all the answers. They’re compelling because they grasp the implications of getting it wrong. This understanding is crucial to me. In the realm of science fiction, competent science fiction characters are often portrayed as wish fulfillment: the expert arrives, identifies what […]
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Published on July 21, 2026 12:19