Since the very rudiment of mankind humans have dreamed... Dreamed of understanding nature's phenomena, dreamed of finding out the secrets of the infinite universe and dreamed of perception of their own place in its vast continuity. These dreams, passed orally through the lips of generations eventually took form of what we now call a myth.

Now, let's analyze what science fiction is. I think it wouldn't be hard to agree that it is a certain kind of myth adjusted to the current segment of time, but nevertheless containing essential features and elements of a classical myth. The question then arises: why science fiction is not treated and valued as such?

The answer probably lies in the conservatism of the senile members of our society who are sickly attached to biblical legends.

In conclusion I would like to emphasize again: science fiction is not just a futuristic mumbo-jumbo. It is a branch of mythology, which, in it's own way is a key to one's harmony and self-understanding.

Professors of mythology are often complaining that mythology doesn't find a response in the souls of young people. I would strongly disagree with that. For example, when the masterpiece of science fiction cinematography, Star Wars, appeared at the movie theaters they were simply flooded by young and energetic people. And Star Wars is a genuine specimen of a modern myth. Let me quote George Lucas, the producer of this saga: "One of the reasons I started doing the film was I was interested in creating a new kind of myth and using space to do it, because that's the new frontier."

Sci-fi, as a part of mythology, is a reflector of our

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