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imaginary science

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(thing) by The Everett (5.4 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 10:11:43

Imaginary science refers to the SF poetic license of treating as legitimately scientific things known to be false (such as Faster-Than-Light space travel with no time distortions) or things which use scientific logic but are based upon false precepts (such as hyperdrive engines using a non-existent hyperspace), all to provide a better story. Imaginary science requires suspension of disbelief from those who scientifically knowledgeable.

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