Science fiction is an exploration potential realities besides our own, fantastic enough to draw interest, but grounded enough to be relatable. Great writers use this as a tool to reflect upon humanity and expose our own flaws or to praise our own triumphs. These are stories to me best displays these qualities.

• The Last Question - Isaac Asimov

• Nightfall - Isaac Asimov

• Nine Billion Names of God - Arthur C. Clarke

• The Egg - Andy Weir