Outsmarting Relativity: SF Writers' Top 5 Techniques.

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Science fiction authors have to deal with the problem of relativity when crafting space adventures. Some authors choose to ignore the issue or deny its existence, while others accept the universe's limitations and focus on adventures within the solar system. Some authors move stars closer to Earth or use time dilation to cope with the issue, while others increase lifespan to make long voyages achievable. These are just a few of the options available to authors who want to acknowledge the light-speed limit while still crafting thrilling space adventures.
Topics:science#interstellar-travel#relativity#science-fiction#science-fiction-authors#space-adventures#time-dilation
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