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Science fiction builds mental resiliency in young readers:
Young people who are "hooked" on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading science fiction and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am a professor with research interests in the social, ethical and political messages in science fiction. In my book "Medicine and Ethics in Black Women's Speculative Fiction," I explore the ways science fiction promotes understanding of human differences and ethical thinking.
While many people may not consider science fiction, fantasy or speculative fiction to be "literary," research shows that all fiction can generate critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence for young readers. Science fiction may have a power all its own.
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[...] Let them read science fiction. In it, young people can see themselves – coping, surviving and learning lessons – that may enable them to create their own strategies for resilience. In this time of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we may be reluctant for kids to embrace creative forms that seem to separate them psychologically from reality.
But the critical thinking and agile habits of mind prompted by this type of literature may actually produce resilience and creativity that everyday life and reality typically do not.
(Score: 2) by https on Wednesday May 13 2020, @03:13PM (3 children)
You're smart enough to code this site, so until proven otherwise, you're smart enough to understand what I posted there. Since you're framing poisonous shit in a way designed to look plausible, I'll spell it out so your recruitment troll for the unwary becomes less effective:
It is essential that fascist leaders believe that laws don't really apply to themselves. Government for thee, but not for me.
But painting that as a desired thing? You might as well as hoisted a schutzstaffel flag.
Offended and laughing about it.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday May 15 2020, @11:36AM (2 children)
Are you on the drugs? No, seriously. What the fuck are you even talking about with "painting that as a desired thing"?
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by https on Friday May 15 2020, @03:00PM (1 child)
You said yourself,
Offended and laughing about it.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday May 15 2020, @03:12PM
So you'd object to a leader that wielded power absolutely but only used it in the furtherance or defense of the rights of the citizens? Get real, man. That's the ideal form of government (were it actually viable in the face of human nature) because it provides the least amount of vectors of attack for corruption while maximizing liberty.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.