Sci-Fi

06/21/2004 at 12:00 p.m.

Does science fiction point the way to science fact? Does science fiction ignite your jets or leave you earthbound? Last week Paul Allen opened the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle. Did you check it out? This morning Allen funded the first private space flight above the atmosphere. It is the first step toward passenger space travel. Think of the frequent flier miles! Are you attracted to the idea of science fiction dreams becoming reality? Or does it seem vaguely silly? Today on The Conversation, why do you love, or hate, science fiction.