History of Soft science fiction

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Soft science fiction is science fiction which explores the reactions of societies or individuals to problems posed by natural phenomena or technological developments.

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Plots tend to focus on psychology and sociology while de-emphasizing the details of technological hardware and physical laws.

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Authors often thought of as exemplifying soft science fiction:

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*Ray Bradbury
*Ursula K. Le Guin

Compare hard science fiction, space opera

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