I completely agree with you that fiction should neither be a primary source of information and philosophy nor should it be my only source of inspiration. I don’t like to think of myself as delusional, but I do like to be inspired by the works of others. I’m hoping to eventually develop my learning “tastes” so that I won’t use fiction as such a crutch. What do you think?
I like to be inspired by the works of others as well. I just have to remember what isn’t real about them!
When you find yourself impressed by fiction, it might be interesting to try to consciously think about what the author has glossed over, or the unrealistic leaps they take. Other commenters have mentioned that authors construct their works to be most favorable to presenting their worldviews—you might also note that, for example, Ayn Rand does not exactly include many technological details in her works on fiction: she doesn’t know, the characters don’t know. Much less impressive that way. What else are you impressed by that isn’t real? And then—what’s left that is real?
Not enough detail to make an assessment. I’ve only seen a single warning sign so I don’t have enough data to see any general patterns. But I would suggest that in might help to pay particular attention to Sarah’s comment and Jsalv’s comments which seem relevant.
I completely agree with you that fiction should neither be a primary source of information and philosophy nor should it be my only source of inspiration. I don’t like to think of myself as delusional, but I do like to be inspired by the works of others. I’m hoping to eventually develop my learning “tastes” so that I won’t use fiction as such a crutch. What do you think?
I like to be inspired by the works of others as well. I just have to remember what isn’t real about them!
When you find yourself impressed by fiction, it might be interesting to try to consciously think about what the author has glossed over, or the unrealistic leaps they take. Other commenters have mentioned that authors construct their works to be most favorable to presenting their worldviews—you might also note that, for example, Ayn Rand does not exactly include many technological details in her works on fiction: she doesn’t know, the characters don’t know. Much less impressive that way. What else are you impressed by that isn’t real? And then—what’s left that is real?
Not enough detail to make an assessment. I’ve only seen a single warning sign so I don’t have enough data to see any general patterns. But I would suggest that in might help to pay particular attention to Sarah’s comment and Jsalv’s comments which seem relevant.