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it is not a speculation nor a prophecy lol, it's stories exploring the human condition with technology as the driver of the story
It could not "explore". It's a fiction, it fantasizes.
Merriam-Webster definition for "explore" 1a:
This definition makes no distinction between factual and speculative, and in fact invites speculative use with the second point. Additionally, there's a long history of using the word "explore" in this exact type of situation.
Anyway, the point is, don't be such a wet blanket, plz.
I just don't think some fiction is reliable source of information.
And I can't see in the definition the meaning you are implying. You're overstretching it.
Are you speaking of yourself? Read definition of "to explore", please.
Imagines is probably a better word, not all fiction is fantasy.