Yes, it's fictional and largely subjective. Sci fi does not need to be an accurate prediction about what is likely in our future timeline. The Culture is fascin

Yes, it's fictional and largely subjective. Sci fi does not need to be an accurate prediction about what is likely in our future timeline. The Culture is fascinating for its imaginative scope and careful construction, and the reflections it encourages on our own society; much like Le Guin's Annares or Vinge's Qeng Ho.