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jbcohen · 08-12-2011, 08:21 AM

I have come to a recent conclusion that most of the books and TV shows that I have seen are about civilizations that ar rules by monarchs. Star Treck (the program talks about the elected body but we never get to see it in action) and Star Wars (where viewers get to see the republic's senate and often see elected representatives) stand out as exceptions to this rule. David Weber's civilization is run by a monarch and Michael R. Hick's civilization is not really a monarchy but it tends to act that way. The only reason that I can think of for this trend is that monarchs are easier for writers to deal with since there is no dynamics that need to be dealt with that acompany a democracy. Any thoughts on the issue?

08-12-2011, 08:21 AM	#1
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	An observation about Sci-fi books and TV shows I have come to a recent conclusion that most of the books and TV shows that I have seen are about civilizations that ar rules by monarchs. Star Treck (the program talks about the elected body but we never get to see it in action) and Star Wars (where viewers get to see the republic's senate and often see elected representatives) stand out as exceptions to this rule. David Weber's civilization is run by a monarch and Michael R. Hick's civilization is not really a monarchy but it tends to act that way. The only reason that I can think of for this trend is that monarchs are easier for writers to deal with since there is no dynamics that need to be dealt with that acompany a democracy. Any thoughts on the issue?