Individual science fiction stories may seem as trivial as ever to the blinder critics and philosophers of today – but the core of science fiction, its essence has become crucial to our salvation if we are to be saved at all

–Issac Asimov

Science is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Combine with Fiction, imagined advancements can play out with only the limits of imagination as restraints. Often that combination can question humanity’s role in the universe, test theories or debate big ideas that could shape our future

Like Science, these concepts can be tested and explored. That is the goal of the Sci Fi Smackdown, to give our devoted readers a chance to comment and become part of the conversation. Please follow our blogs and share your thoughts and ideas. It ain’t a Smackdown unless we have you!