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Magic is, of course, a key component in [[Fantasy]] and manifests itself in various. | Magic is, of course, a key component in [[Fantasy]] and manifests itself in various. | ||
Magic occasionally crops up in [[Science Fiction]], generally hiding behind the name of [[Psionics]]. A lot of science fiction technology does violate natural laws (such as [[FTL]] Travel), but this is generally presented as the result of scientific principles which modern civilization has yet to discover | Magic occasionally crops up in [[Science Fiction]], generally hiding behind the name of [[Psionics]]. A lot of science fiction technology does violate natural laws (such as [[FTL]] Travel), but this is generally presented as the result of scientific principles which modern civilization has yet to discover. An anological scenario would be a Victorian Gentleman hearing that in a hundred years, men would be able to destroy cities by enducing nuclear fission in superheavy elements. | ||
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Revision as of 11:15, 9 January 2011
Magic refers to various supernatural phenomenon which happen in by forces that are against the Laws of Science. It was often used to discribe natural processes before the age of enlightenment.
Magic in Fiction
Magic is, of course, a key component in Fantasy and manifests itself in various.
Magic occasionally crops up in Science Fiction, generally hiding behind the name of Psionics. A lot of science fiction technology does violate natural laws (such as FTL Travel), but this is generally presented as the result of scientific principles which modern civilization has yet to discover. An anological scenario would be a Victorian Gentleman hearing that in a hundred years, men would be able to destroy cities by enducing nuclear fission in superheavy elements.
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