Good science fiction is uniquely well-suited to serve as a source of life-enhancing values. Grounded in a rational, evidence-based view of the world, it can teach us not only about the nature of the universe around us, but also about the ideas and mind sets that can enable humans to flourish in the future-both individually and as a civilization. This collection of articles explores the values and ideas we can get from science fiction and how those can enhance our lives before diving into some of the best sci-fi stories to look at how they explore and express those themes.