Soft science fiction is science fiction which explores the reactions of societies or individuals to problems posed by natural phenomena or technological developments. |
Plots tend to focus on psychology and sociology while de-emphasizing the details of technological hardware and physical laws. |
#REDIRECT Science fiction/Soft science fiction |
Authors often thought of as exemplifying soft science fiction: |
*Ray Bradbury *Ursula K. Le Guin Compare hard science fiction, space opera |
Plots tend to focus on psychology and sociology while de-emphasizing the details of technological hardware and physical laws.
Authors often thought of as exemplifying soft science fiction:
Compare hard science fiction, space opera