making money on asteroids

--- In spacesettlers@yahoogroups.com, "Valens Agnitio"
wrote:
> Why do people reference sci-fi books or movies as proof of
concepts, ideas,
> or pre-conceptions?
>
> Val

LOL :) I don't really know. I suppose that the books or movies have
either resonated with them or put into some form a concept that
they've agreed with or had their opinions changed about. I gather
that Paul's referencing James P. Hogan's "Voyage From Yesteryear" in
a number of our past debates signifies that the author has
influenced the reader enough to play a part in how the reader puts
forward his own ideas. It's more a complement to the author than a
solid argumentative rebuttal.

I do take your point though, that fiction isn't necessarily proof of
concept. A damn insightful question though.

TangoMan