Notes:

Definitions:

- Fantasy is a sub-genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama.

- Science fiction is a sub-genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.

The Verbivore reads two quotes towards the beginning of the episode. They are:

- “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke

- “Any magic that is sufficiently systematized is indistinguishable from science.” - science fantasy writer N. K. Jemisin

The Verbivore talks about a conversation between James Cameron and George Lucas about if Star Wars is science fiction on James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction series. George Lucas has said previously, "Star Wars isn't a science-fiction film, it's a fantasy film and a space opera."

Here are some articles and videos that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation:

- MasterClass Article “What Is Science Fiction Writing? Definition and Characteristics of Science Fiction Literature”

- MasterClass Article "What Is the Fantasy Genre? History of Fantasy and Subgenres and Types of Fantasy in Literature”

- Medium Article by Simon Dillon - “Why Star Wars Is Not Science Fiction”

- Inverse Article by Ryan Britt - “IS STAR WARS SCI-FI OR FANTASY? HOW GEORGE LUCAS CHANGED “SCIENCE FICTION”

- Nnedi’s Wahala Blogspot - “Africanfuturism Defined”

- YouTube Video “N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing | Official Trailer | MasterClass”

Masterclasses Mentioned:

- N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

Books and Movies Mentioned:

Star Trek 10-Movie Stardate Collection

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Box Set

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

InterWorld (InterWorld Trilogy, 1) by Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Music from: https://filmmusic.io
‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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