Commentary
Humans are an imaginative species. Our minds are not limited to the bounds of reality or even lived experience. Rather, we can imagine all kinds of wonderful things that may not exist or may not exist for us as individuals. Science fiction is an exercise of our imaginations, as is alternative history.
A normal part of growing up is imagining ourselves in different forms. It’s common for children to imagine that they’re moms with baby dolls, cowboys with play firearms, hostesses offering tea and cookies, soldiers fighting off the enemy, princesses glorified by courtiers, and race drivers in make-believe vehicles. This imitation of adult activities is a normal part of growing and maturing. It’s necessary for the development of the brain. These imitations are treated as play by adults….