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Unit B
Activity 1

The impact of sci-fi

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Predicting the future

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Poster of Star Trek, 1966.

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Inspiring reality

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eVTOL flying car.

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Asking deep questions

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 For centuries, science fiction (sci-fi) has functioned as a realm for creative thought, delving into extraordinary ideas and challenging the limits of plausibility. However, it is often overlooked that sci-fi has been instrumental in motivating and influencing actual technological progress. [...]
 As we delve deeper into fields like robotics, genetic engineering, and space exploration, sci-fi continues to provide both inspiration and cautionary tales, shaping the conversation about the ethical implications of scientific progress. [...]
 Spaceships and robots are cool, but sci-fi's real power lies in the ideas it explores. These stories don't just dream up gadgets, they ask big questions about:
 Living with Machines (AI):
 Will robots be our friends or foes? Sci-fi explores both sides, making us think about the dangers and potential of superintelligence.
 Saving Our Planet (Climate Change):
 From alien wastelands to lush, recycled worlds, sci-fi shows us the possible consequences of our choices. It can inspire us to protect our planet.
 Who We Are (The Future of Humanity):
 Sci-fi lets us imagine what humans might become – smarter, stronger, even living on other planets! But it also asks if these changes will make us better or worse.
 Sci-fi stories are like thought experiments, letting us explore these big ideas in a safe, fictional world. By sparking conversations, sci-fi can help us shape a better future for ourselves, right here on Earth.
Seemi PhD, Medium, 2024.
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Questions
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List the technologies mentioned in the two videos. How does their real-life use differ from the fictional inspiration?
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What difficulties can arise when turning science fiction into real technology?
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According to the text, what are the different ways science fiction helps us think about the future? Give one example for each.
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Background check

To what extent does science fiction transcend pure entertainment and become a source of real-world ideas?
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Let's learn!

Make a list of three technological innovations: two real and one still fictional. Give the list to a classmate: Can they find which one isn't real (yet)?
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