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Science Fiction Is Making You More Clueless About Science [Science And Science Fiction]
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... and have little understanding of important details and caveats of scientific evidence – so, our legal system is suffering due to missunderstandings that often originate from TV shows. Sean Craven puts it most concisely: Most science fiction is, from my limited and biased perspective, fantasy with chrome. Mike Brotherton, a hard science fiction writer who founded the Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop for Writers, is also a bit scathing: I don’t need my science fiction to be so-called “hard” ...
It’s science fiction, not science class
FROM A SCI-FI STANDPOINT —
... a replacement for science textbooks, teachers, or classes. And if some people take it as such, they have only themselves to blame. To put it as bluntly as I can: anyone who thinks science fiction promises them a science education, and uses it as their sole or primary source for science instruction, is simply an idiot. At the risk of further violence to an already-deceased equine, let me pull in another comment on this subject. This one comes from scientist and science fiction writer Mike Brotherton , one of those responding to the ScienceOnline09 questions. I really don’t mean ...
Science and Science Fiction: What the scientists say: Do you like SF?
Biology in Science Fiction —
... Icons (Reloaded) : Most influenced, growing up, by John Brunner, Samuel Delany, Robert Silverberg. Tried to imitate William Gibson and Neal Stephenson while breaking into the field. It's probably just as well I didn't succeed. Arvind Mishra @ Science Fiction in India :"My all time favorite sf writer has been Issac Asimov who still has many of his admirers in India.His many stories have social implications and is appreciated by Indian audience. " Mike Brotherton : "As for writers, I have one list posted on my website and happily keep ...
Science and Science Fiction: What the scientists say: Using Science Fiction to Promote Science
Biology in Science Fiction —
... Mike Brotherton : "People learn from story, too easily. Anecdote trumps science all too often in the minds of many. Why not put out some stories that get the science right? People who are not in a position to take a class, or who won’t pick up a textbook, still turn on their TV. There’s a real opportunity that hasn’t been exploited. [...] It’s both a matter of achieving a base level of scientific literacy in the public, and making people care about it. " ...
Science and Science Fiction: What the scientists say: SF to discuss science
Biology in Science Fiction —
... to expand on a point in a scientific discussion. Sometimes to extreme thoughts of science fiction can help set an upper bound for what people see as possible." kcsphil of DC Dispatches : "I had a general chemistry professor who did years ago - he taught us equation balancing using the breakdown of Tri-Lithium." Several pointed out that using science fiction is a way to spark enthusiasm and make science memorable: Mike Brotherton : "I’ve developed and taught an entire course about physical science starting from ...
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