“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
The White Queen, Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
What do we consider impossible? Why imagine it?
Science fiction and fantasy both explore impossible worlds. With science fiction, elements of the world may one day come true (still waiting on my flying car), but fantasy is purely imaginary.
Some people argue that we should believe impossibilities (conceive of them) so that we can achieve them.
I am really tired of people turning entertainment into utility. We don’t have to be productive all the time. Neither do we have to pursue constant self-improvement.
Imagining the impossible—inhabiting the impossible—is about being free.
Is it impossible for us to have wings? Maybe. Should we still dream of flying? Absolutely.
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4 responses to “Impossible!”
My dreams seem impossible, once I wake up. But that’s for a different discussion.
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I don’t disagree with your sentiment, but I also appreciate that inspiration can strike anyone anywhere. I have seen engineers wax poetically about being inspired by Star Trek as children, and wanting to find a way to make teleporters real, etc. I think the wonderful thing about stories of all kinds is that it sparks our imagination, and whether I’m inspired by a fantasy story to create a sparkling garland to hang from a backyard tree and entice the fairies, or a scientist is inspired to create some new technology, imagination is the start point for every amazing thing humans create.
Fair point! and excellent balance to the frustration that sparked my post. Creativity that sparks more creativity is what I should be focusing on and enjoying. Thank you!