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To a lesser extent, this conflict can be portrayed as [[Magic Versus Science|outright antagonism between magic and technology]], sometimes [[Harmony Versus Discipline|used as a theme.]] Occasionally it's even [[Lampshaded]] with a [[The Magic Versus Technology War|shooting war between the two]].
 
A recurring theme in the conflict seems to be a desire to force [[Fantasy]] elements into a more 'realistic' [[Science Fiction]] [[Doing inIn the Wizard|explanation]] (strangely [[Doing inIn the Scientist|the reverse]] seems to be much rarer.) The 'Force Ghosts' from ''[[Star Wars]]'' are a good example, with numerous fans trying to explain them away in more scientific terms than... well, ghosts. Many Fantasy fans ''really'' dislike this sort of [[Fan Wank]].
 
On the other hand, some works embrace elements from both fantasy and science fiction settings, creating a [[Science Fantasy]] hybrid. Instead of worrying about trying to fit into a genre, they follow other rules, such as [[Rule of Cool]] or [[Rule of Funny]] to build the setting within the larger envelope of [[Speculative Fiction]].
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