"Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology, or both, upon society and persons as individuals." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction)
Orson Scott Card said in one of his essays that science fiction and fantasy do more that speculating about what the future might be - like contemporary literature, sci-fi and fantasy reflect "real-time" contexts, issues, and culture. A story about a current and controversial issue set in a galaxy far, far away makes it easier for the reader to be open to other views - even to ones that are contrary. It distracts you from the pain and frustration of confronting an issue or a reality head on.
Welcome to my distractions.
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