Author: Thank you! It’s great to be here. My journey into science fiction was fueled by conversations with some incredibly smart individuals—thinkers who dared to question the world around us. Michael Cremo, for instance, piqued my curiosity. He talked about how so many fascinating discoveries never made it to the big museums because they didn’t fit the current theories of the day. It was a lightbulb moment for me. I realized that our understanding of history and science is often curated by gatekeepers, guardians of the status quo.
Interviewer: That’s a provocative thought. It seems like a challenge to the established narratives we often take for granted.
Author: Exactly. Our world is filled with “can’ts” and “shouldn’ts,” with people quick to dismiss what doesn’t fit into their worldview. But it’s those who look the proverbial bull in the eyes—the “well, maybes”—who change the world. Remember when the Earth was flat? When we were the center of the universe? There were entire generations who lived and died under those beliefs. It’s a testament to the power of questioning and reimagining the boundaries of our knowledge.
Interviewer: It’s fascinating how science fiction can be a platform for challenging these notions. How does this perspective influence your writing?
Author: Science fiction, for me, is the ultimate “what if” playground. It allows me to explore the edges of possibility and to question the “unquestionable.” My stories aren’t just about futuristic technology or exploring new worlds; they’re about challenging our perceptions. They’re a nudge to the reader, a way of saying, “Look beyond what you’ve been told. What else could be true?”
Interviewer: So, in a way, your work invites readers to become explorers themselves.
Author: Absolutely. I want my readers to finish a book with more questions than they had when they started. If I can make someone ponder, even for a moment, about the vast mysteries that lie just beyond our current understanding, then I’ve done my job.
Interviewer: Humor seems to play a significant role in your stories. How does that fit into exploring these deep themes?
Author: Humor is the spoonful of sugar that helps the existential dread go down. In all seriousness, humor breaks down barriers. It can make the incomprehensible approachable and the pessimistic bearable. Plus, let’s face it, the human race is pretty absurd. We’re a species that once believed wearing powdered wigs was the height of fashion and that leeches were a cure-all. If we can’t laugh at the folly of our past, how can we hope to embrace the potential of our future?
Interviewer: That’s a refreshing take. Before we wrap up, what would you say to someone who dismisses science fiction as mere fantasy without real-world relevance?
Author: I’d say they’re missing the point. Science fiction isn’t just about escapism; it’s a mirror reflecting our societal hopes, fears, and the limitless potential of the human spirit. It asks us to consider not just where we are, but where we’re going, and how we’re going to get there. And sure, maybe we haven’t invented warp drives or encountered alien civilizations (yet), but every leap forward starts with someone asking, “What if?”
Interviewer: Thank you for such an insightful conversation. Your passion for pushing the boundaries of ‘what could be’ is truly inspiring.
Author: Thank you for having me. Remember, the universe is vast, and possibilities are endless. Let’s keep questioning, exploring, and, of course, laughing along the way.
Imaginative World of Robert McCoy where Science meets Adventure.
