5 Sci-Fi Tropes to Avoid (Or Embrace) In Your Writing

Like most genres, science fiction comes with its set of tropes--some loved, others less. Though there are dozens and dozens of tropes in this genre, let's talk about five, and why they might lead to more interesting, or less compelling writing, and what to consider when using these tropes in your work!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Aliens...who are humans?
1:49 - Homogeneous aliens
2:44 - Time travel
4:00 - Unique aliens
5:46 - The limits of technology

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