Science Fiction Inspires

Not only is science fiction an idea of tremendous import, but it is to be an important factor in making the world a better place to live in, through educating the public to the possibilities of science and the influence of science on life which, even today, are not appreciated byu the man on the street. ... If every man, woman, boy and girl, could be induced to read science fiction right along, there would certainly be a great resulting benefit to the community, in that the educational standards of its people would be raised tremendously. Science fiction would make people happier, give them a broader understanding of the world, make tham more tolerant.

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Quote from Hugo Gernsback.

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 Hugo Gernsback and the Century of Science Fiction
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Westfahl , Gary (2007), Hugo Gernsback and the Century of Science Fiction, McFarland & Company, Retrieved on 2012-05-29
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