Sure, when they’re adults, the science fiction writers get ideas and knowledge from the scientists. But when they’re kids, before they become a scientist, those future scientists (and future science fiction writers) are often exploring their love for science through the medium of science fiction! And those visions of possible futures that those kids encounter shapes the perspective they carry with them in to adulthood
Not quite…science fiction writers are often close to scientists and get ideas from them. Not the other way around.
Most sci-fi writers read Science and Nature journals.
Sure, when they’re adults, the science fiction writers get ideas and knowledge from the scientists. But when they’re kids, before they become a scientist, those future scientists (and future science fiction writers) are often exploring their love for science through the medium of science fiction! And those visions of possible futures that those kids encounter shapes the perspective they carry with them in to adulthood