Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement regarding singer GEM Deng Ziqi's science fiction novel "The Road of Revelation" being included in the preliminary voting list for the 37th Galaxy Awards has sparked public interest, but the committee clarified that this does not mean the work is officially nominated yet [1][5]. Group 1: Selection Process - The Galaxy Awards have a three-stage selection process: preliminary selection (current stage), re-selection (to create a shortlist), and final selection (to determine winners) [2][5]. - The current preliminary stage does not imply that works on the list are "nominated"; they are merely part of the "preliminary list" [2][5]. Group 2: Nomination Scope - The "Best Original Book" award for the 37th Galaxy Awards is open to all simplified Chinese original science fiction books published in 2025 [3]. - The committee encourages diverse participation from both traditional and non-traditional science fiction authors, emphasizing that no special treatment will be given based on the author's identity [3][9]. Group 3: Voting Rules Adjustments - To prevent uninformed voting, some categories have an "none of the above" option, allowing voters to avoid selecting options they are unfamiliar with [4]. - Recent feedback has led to adjustments in voting rules, allowing voters to choose only the categories they are familiar with, rather than requiring votes for all categories [4]. Group 4: Award Significance - The Galaxy Awards, established in 1985, are recognized as the most influential professional awards in China's science fiction field, often referred to as the "highest award in Chinese science fiction" [5].

Core Viewpoint - The announcement of G.E.M. Tang's science fiction novel "The Road to Revelation" being included in the preliminary voting list for the 37th Galaxy Awards has sparked significant online discussion, highlighting both the book's market success and misunderstandings regarding the award's selection process [1][6]. Group 1: Award Selection Process - The Galaxy Awards consist of three stages: preliminary selection (current online voting), secondary selection (producing the shortlist), and final selection (determining the winners). Being on the preliminary list does not equate to being shortlisted [6][9]. - The committee clarified that the current preliminary results are only for generating the shortlist and do not represent the final nominees [9][11]. Group 2: Nomination Scope - The "Best Original Book" category is open to all original Chinese science fiction books published in simplified Chinese in 2025. The committee encourages nominations for any outstanding works not listed on the voting page [11][12]. - The increasing participation of non-traditional science fiction authors, including well-known figures, is seen as a positive development that enriches the genre [11][12]. Group 3: Voting Rules Adjustments - To mitigate the impact of uninformed voting, some categories have an "none of the above" option. Voters can now choose to vote only on categories they are familiar with, rather than being required to vote on all options [12][13]. - The committee remains committed to optimizing the voting process based on reader feedback and maintaining a responsible professional stance in the award's operations [12][13].

Core Viewpoint - The current creative landscape is influenced by the interplay of art and technology, art and media, and art and social emotions, suggesting that innovation and exploration are essential for breaking conventional patterns and discovering new realms [5] Group 1: Art and Technology - The sci-fi film "The Wandering Earth 3" is adapting its script in response to real technological advancements, reflecting the rapid progress of Chinese technology [1] - New technologies have lowered the barriers to artistic creation, allowing creators to focus more on creativity rather than manual labor, thus enhancing the quality of artistic expression [2] - In the animation film sector, the freedom of creation is vast, but the quality of the work heavily relies on the creator's thoughts, creativity, and emotions [2] Group 2: Media Integration - The integration of media has introduced new expressive methods, requiring creators to adopt cross-media thinking to achieve unique and effective results [3] - Historical novels are being creatively written using computational systems thinking, transforming traditional narrative structures into new forms of storytelling [3] - The gaming industry is exploring a new realism that focuses on discovering the underlying rules of the world through player experiences, which can also influence film narratives [3] Group 3: Social Emotions - Creators must continuously study changing social emotions to ensure their work resonates with contemporary audiences [4] - The film "Nanjing Photo Studio" effectively engages with historical trauma through innovative storytelling techniques, while "Reverse Life" struggles to connect with social issues due to a lack of depth in character understanding [4]