Everything I Learned About Science, (March 14, 21) I Learned at the Movies

Think back about the last science fiction movie you saw. Whatever film it was, your pulse surely raced when the aliens attacked, astronauts tumbled out of control through space or planets exploded. This presentation is for those who love science fiction or are curious about the future. This two-part series explores how science fiction portrayed by Hollywood has opened our eyes to future scenarios with scary possibilities. It explores how good and bad science fiction cinema has opened our eyes and minds to the rapidly changing world around us.  

Session One: (1) Encounters with Aliens that may not turn out like we expected, (2) what time is it and other Time Travel problems and (3) Atoms Unleashed and there goes the neighborhood.

Session Two: (1) Genes, Clones and Germs. Wash your hands! (2) when your insurance just won’t cover Devastating Planetary Collisions, (3) when Artificial Intelligence Takes Over and it sounds just like Siri and (4) a few thoughts about where we are and where we might be going.

David A. Aguilar is an internationally recognized naturalist/astronomer, author, onscreen science contributor and space artist with the unique ability to open minds to the vast frontiers of space and their potential effects on our own world. He is the former director of science information at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and past director of marketing communications for Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colorado. David has written and illustrated 12 award-winning children’s books for National Geographic, was a member of the NASA Pluto Encounter Mission, has consulted and appeared in the History Channel’s Universe series and has been honored with his own asteroid for achievements in furthering science education. He is also the science consultant for the TV series “UFO Hunters.” www.aspenskies.com