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Exploring science through science fiction /

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3030293939

3030293947

9783030293925

9783030293932

9783030293949

Exploring science through science fiction /

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Barry B. Luokkala.

Second edition.

Cham, Switzerland :

Springer,

2019.

1 online resource (xxiii, 335 pages) :

illustrations (some color)

Science and fiction,

2197-1188

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Introduction: Discerning the Real, the Possible and the Impossible -- 2 What is the Nature of Space and Time? (the physics of space travel and time travel) -- 3 What is the Universe Made of? (matter, energy and interactions) -- 4 Can a Machine Become Self-Aware? (the sciences of computing and cognition) -- 5 Are We Alone in the Universe? (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence) -- 6 What does it Mean to be Human? (biological sciences, biotechnology and other considerations) -- 7 How do We Solve Our Problems? (science, technology and society) -- 8 What Lies Ahead? (the future of our technological society) -- Appendix A: Catalog of Movies Cited -- Appendix B: Catalog of Television Series Episodes Cited -- Appendix C: Catalog of YouTube Videos Cited -- Appendix D: List of Works Cited -- Appendix E: Solutions to Estimation Problems -- Index.

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This book uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts. Over 100 references to science fiction films and television episodes are included, spanning more than 100 years of cinematic history. Includes numerical examples and solutions.

Springer Nature

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3030293920

Literature and science.

Science fiction films.

Science fiction television programs.

Science in mass media.

Science in motion pictures.

Literature and science.

Science fiction films.

Science fiction television programs.

Science in mass media.

Science in motion pictures.

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SCI055000

Luokkala, Barry B.

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