Tag: mythology

#87: Stargate as Classical Science Fiction

Philipp Kneis

Stargate is praised for its interdisciplinary approach to science fiction, integrating real scientific inquiry, ethical reflection, and mythological depth. Unlike other franchises, it foregrounds scientists as protagonists and treats science as a narrative engine. The post defends science fiction as a vehicle for intellectual engagement, not just entertainment.

#74: On the Difference Between Scientific and Mythological Thinking

Philipp Kneis

Scientific thinking is empirical, provisional, and self-correcting. Mythological thinking is symbolic, moral, and narrative-driven. The post argues that both have value, but confusing them leads to epistemological chaos. Science explains; myth interprets. We need both—but must know which is which.