You will identify and critique the use of science in a popular science fiction film or novel. The critique will comment on whether the science is correct or incorrect, using references to popular books on the subject, the Kaku text, or other popular science readings focused on analyzing Hollywood science. You can also use your instructor as a knowledgeable resource to determine if your choice of science fiction work will help you complete the assignment. Any science fiction work may be used except for The Naked Sun by Asimov.
Assignment Guidelines
The paper should be approximately 600 words in length, so you should narrow your focus to one or two instances of science being used correctly or incorrectly in the work. Make sure you address the following in your review:
1. Provide brief context: Identify and describe a scene in the film or a passage in the text where the science concept you identify becomes an important plot device.
2. Provide background: Identify what we know about the scientific concept today. Explain this concept as if you are describing the phenomena to a neighbor.
3. Evaluate the use of science: How does the work take liberty with bending science or use correct science in the situation to move the plot along?