Charles N Alexander

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The initial part of the source text defines science fiction as a genre of speculative fiction. It describes the genre's common themes, such as futuristic concepts, scientific advancements, and their impact on human responses. The definition also touches upon its relation to other genres like fantasy and horror, and acknowledges the ongoing debate about its precise boundaries and the existence of various subgenres, including hard science fiction, soft science fiction, cyberpunk, climate fiction, and space opera.