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5 Unconventional Science-Fiction Themes
Tired of space operas and time travel? Here are a few fresh ideas. Writing prompts included.
Science-fiction brings images of space travel and the dysfunctional Skywalker family to mind. Killer robots and David Tennant. Maybe biochemical warfare just to spice things up. Climate issues are getting more popular. Can’t imagine why.
No hating on Doctor Who (I’m obsessed), but there is so much more under the “science” umbrella to pick at!
1. Evolution
Human evolution is fascinating, and I am shocked not many people have created Neandertal characters! I’m currently working on a story with a Neandertal narrator, and let me tell you, it needs to be done more.
We write so much about aliens, but not as much about our Homo ancestors. This is shocking to me because it seems to be a popular subject. But I get how it would be difficult to write fiction about it.
Prompts:
- What if someone Jurassic Parked Neandertal DNA? Or H. erectus DNA?
- What if a live H. erectus was found in the Sahara Desert?
- An underground city is found that is more technologically advanced than most ancient civilizations. Only Australopithecus…
