[Tam I am]

XD That sounds a bit what I look to do in my Multiverse. Except I don't focus as much on technology, and I've loosed a few beings with abilities that like you say, seem to be magic (but isn't, they can just manipulate things at the atomic level). But yes, exploring the limits, and seeing how characters would react to changes/things that I've never met, or how someone from another background would react to changes/things that I have met. And yes, the encouraging the brain workings of the reader is an important part! It makes things more fun. And gives me a sense of purpose. Retelling and adding twists is much fun. That's how my Fae critters (the atomic manipulators) showed up. Most of the parts of my Multiverse depend on the normal natural laws. An exception is one reality based on a favorite web text RP game, which I suspect might actually be a virtual reality. Otherwise, how the heck else could people be respawning like these crazies do after they get killed? And my nexus between realities is also crazy, but it's been called a fairy land. (and I just fixed up the map I made of it yesterday! Yay)

Um, did that make sense? I was going for agreement and encouragement, but my brain's a bit mushy right now.