What is the purpose of speculative fiction?

Why do we have figurative and explanatory communication?

Some ideas considered: The infinity symbol as a way to understand the question In what ways do figurative communication and explanation share features and approaches? Why do we have language at all? Is language precise? The role of opposition and dichotomy The confluence of duality

Why do we need fiction?

Why do we need fiction?

What is the purpose of speculative fiction?

What is the purpose of speculative fiction?

Are characters conglomerates of people we know?

What does it mean when a writer creates a character?

What if no one listens?

A poetic-essayistic exploration of the idea of what if no one listens, reads, sees the art? And its opposing notion: what if audiences truly listen?