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Science fiction is a genre of fiction with imaginative but more or less plausible content such as settings in the future, futuristic science and technology, space travel, parallel universes, aliens, and paranormal abilities. Exploring the consequences of scientific innovations is one purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fiction has been used by authors and film/television program makers as a device to discuss philosophical ideas such as identity, desire, morality and social structure etc.Science fiction is largely based on writing rationally about alternative possible worlds or futures. It is similar to, but differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation).
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The settings for science fiction are often contrary to consensus reality, but most science fiction relies on a considerable degree of suspension of disbelief, which is facilitated in the reader's mind by potential scientific explanations or solutions to various fictional elements. Science fiction elements include:
- A time setting in the future, in alternative timelines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archaeological record.
- A spatial setting or scenes in outer space (e.g. spaceflight), on other worlds, or on subterranean earth.
- Characters that include aliens, mutants, androids, or humanoid robots.
- Futuristic technology such as ray guns, teleportation machines, and humanoid computers.
- Scientific principles that are new or that contradict accepted laws of nature, for example time travel, wormholes, or faster-than-light travel.
- New and different political or social systems, e.g. dystopian, post-scarcity, or post-apocalyptic.
- Paranormal abilities such as mind control, telepathy, telekinesis, and teleportation.
- Other universes or dimensions and travel between them.
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FUTURE BUILDINGS duabi or dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united arab emeritus on the persian gulf. it has been ruled by the al maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. the current ruler is mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the united arab emirates. the rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade, manufacturing and financial services. contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small percentage of revenues. |
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In the past few years, maritime industry has seen the “Green Revolution” being taken to an all new level with some of the finest eco-friendly technologies and vessels presented to the market. These eco-friendly ships, along with ocean-safe practices will drive the industry towards a greener future. |
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As with all aspects of the cruise industry, the information is subject to change. Current tonnage on order now amounts to just under 3 million gross tons, largely due to several recent orders placed in the second half of 2012. The majority of the most recent contracts lean heavily toward vessels over 100,000 gross tons or nearly so, including the latest and largest ships for Carnival, Costa, Princess Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, TUI Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. As these newbuilds come on line, the cruise industry will continue to see significant expansion, with ever larger ships.
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