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Bilimkurgu, also known as science fiction, is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations, and posits future scientific and social developments. Science fiction stories often reflect the author's ideas about the future, and can be a means of social commentary.

The genre emerged in the 19th century with the works of authors such as Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." It gained significant popularity in the 20th century with the rise of pulp magazines and the development of radio and television. Today, science fiction is a major component of popular culture, with numerous films, television shows, books, and video games.

Science fiction can be further categorized into several subgenres, including hard science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy and plausibility, and soft science fiction, which is more speculative and imaginative. Other subgenres include space opera, military science fiction, cyberpunk, and post-apocalyptic fiction. The genre often blurs the lines with other genres such as fantasy, horror, and mystery.

Science fiction has had a significant impact on society, influencing fields such as aerospace engineering, computer science, and environmental science. It has also been a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers. Despite its speculative nature, science fiction often raises important questions about the future of humanity and our place in the universe.