I'm on board with those, wolf.  And the classic Sci-Fi writers were always in touch with what fans crave in such stories.  However, remember many authors interjected social comments and observations in their stories, and made readers think and reflect, for a change, on human conditions and the direction we're heading.  SGU is a daring departure from the standard franchise which is rather refreshing but could easily fall by the waistside if the writers don't or can't come up with decent storylines.  So far, it's an intelligent Sci-Fi show which has some credibility but it is not for everyone.