I’ve heard West Wing (1999-2006!) described as star trek for leftie politics nerds. Are there other examples of such
“social science fiction” and who are they for?
I’d say Yellowstone is social science fiction for rich conservatives?
Mad Men was basically for Ayn Randians?
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Heinlein's "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" was a foundational text for many libertarians
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But it’s actual science fiction
Looking for social science fiction where the implausible social premises aren’t obvious
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Killing Eve is social science fiction for people who'd like to be Manson groupies but find men too threatening
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Age of Em by is social science fiction exploring the economics of "copyable human capital"
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Mad Men is for closeted Randians.
Friday Night Lights was "ideal family relationship porn."
Great show, but the main couple had zero detectible character flaws of any significance.
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