The following are articles at Science Fiction and Society on the subject of science. Generally they explore the application of scientific theories by science fiction authors.
Darwinian
Pool Room (Discussion Article)
Time may keep on slipping into the future, but does it do so of its own free
will? Do we impose our own will on time, an otherwise abstract concept? Join
us as we explore temporal qualities, evolution, Creation, and a friendly game
of billiards with this little story by Isaac Asimov.
Everything
I Think I See—Part 1: The Science of Observing
You've probably heard people say, "Life is what you make of it." Or how about,
"Life is but a dream." In the years to come, science might just prove them right.
In Part 1 of 3, find out what quantum theory has to say about this interesting
topic and how we may, in fact, create our own reality. It's all science that
frequently makes its way into our favorite sci-fi stories.
Everything
I Think I See—Part 2: From Fiction's Watchtower
In part 2 of 3 we take a look at how the writers of Star Trek have incorporated
real-life science into the series. Featured are the DS9 episode "If Wishes Were
Horses" and the TNG episode "All Good Things..." plus an examination of transporters
and torpedoes.
Everything
I Think I See—Part 3: Of Mind and Matter
There are several paranormal phenomena that have become an important part of
late 20th-century culture. Among these are UFOs and alien abductions. Are these
things real, or do we create them in our mind, projecting what we want to see
into a reality that's all our own? In part 3 of 3, we offer one possible explanation.
Gattaca
(Movie Review)
Designer babies. They're at the forefront of a controversy now raging that could
have a major impact on the structure of our society. They're also the focus
of the SF film Gattaca. Join us for a look at the film and the world
that soon could be.
