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Scientific explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific belief, but by glossing-over pass for plausibility to the untutored minds of ''[[Fantastic Adventures]]''' audience and other children. The use of the word to describe [[science-fiction]] in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. | Scientific explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific belief, but by glossing-over pass for plausibility to the untutored minds of ''[[Fantastic Adventures]]''' audience and other children. The use of the word to describe [[science-fiction]] in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. | ||
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| + | See also: [[Dianetics]], [[Hieronymus Machine]], [[Shaver Mystery]], | ||
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Revision as of 01:27, 7 November 2021
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| "Scientific" explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific beliefs and findings, but by glossing-over are made to pass for plausibility in the, uh, minds of Palmer's readers, Scientologists and other children. The use of the word to describe science-fiction in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. |
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| Scientific explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific belief, but by glossing-over pass for plausibility to the untutored minds of Fantastic Adventures' audience and other children. The use of the word to describe science-fiction in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. |
See also: Dianetics, Hieronymus Machine, Shaver Mystery,
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| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
