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A generation ago literature we label today as science fiction was simply fiction. Science fiction as a genre had not yet been born. Then seemingly over night "science fiction" burst onto the scene.

Literature may be experiencing a similar phenomenon today. Just as science fiction's roots can be traced back to the generation prior to its acceptance, as far back as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a new genre may have roots nearly as old, dating back to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Lost World and the original King Kong. Both of these titles were not considered separate from the rest of fiction in their day, but today they could be labeled within a new genre with strong ties to science fiction. Cryptofiction.

It's a common question asked of science fiction fans - "Why do you read that stuff?" I've always found the best answer is to pick a great title and tell your friend to try reading it.

Of course, the right book depends a great deal on your friend's personality. Take a roommate I had in college. She wanted to figure out what it was about science fiction that held my attention so, and asked me to let her borrow "Stranger in a Strange Land".

A robot is an electromechanical device capable of performing both programmed and autonomous tasks. Robots in fictional media tend to have humanoid characteristics and are able to interact with their human creators. Fictional robots also tend to be highly intelligent and follow human orders.

Much of the drama of robots in fiction occurs when robots either exceed their programming or their programming becomes corrupted. A robot that began a story as humanity's faithful servant often ended it by becoming the villain. The following is a brief overview of robots in fiction.

My life as an Alien Queen has been dramatic, turbulent but certainly inspirational. From my humble beginnings as the daughter of common household appliances I have been re-born. With the skills of some of Thailand's most experienced metal surgeons you should now bow down before me.

In the beginning, I'm not clear on exactly how long ago, my parents were just a common washer and dryer. They were paired perfectly, one complimented the other. When they were reaching the end of their usefulness they discussed passing along their parts so that they would have an exceptional testament to their lives.

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