by Chrissie
Welcome to Science Fact or Fiction? A podcast all about your favourite science fiction stories and how accurate the science and technology have turned out to be. We will delve into everything from cloning dinosaurs to alien contact, designer babies, and high tech suits. Listen to Manon and Lance as they roast one another, go off on tangents, and generally have a good old laugh.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
8/9/2020
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
September 27, 2020
<p>This episode is all about the technological innovations from the world of Gattaca. Gattaca was shot in the late 90’s, a time when the world of genomics was exploding, scientists were trying to map the human genome and everyone had grand ideas about what the future of personalised medicine and gene therapy would look like. In this episode Manon tells Lance all about where the current technology is at. Are designer babies a possibility? What does it mean to be able to sequence the human genome and where are we in terms of eradicating genetic diseases?</p> <p>This is the final episode for the season. Thanks for listening. BYEEEEE</p> <p>Intro Music by Woody Rolph.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/gene-editing-needs-to-become-more-precise-to-live-up-to-its-promise-123845">https://theconversation.com/gene-editing-needs-to-become-more-precise-to-live-up-to-its-promise-123845</a></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/designer-babies-wont-be-common-anytime-soon-despite-recent-crispr-twins-108342">https://theconversation.com/designer-babies-wont-be-common-anytime-soon-despite-recent-crispr-twins-108342</a></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-a-scientist-says-he-made-a-gene-edited-baby-and-what-health-worries-may-ensue-107764">https://theconversation.com/how-a-scientist-says-he-made-a-gene-edited-baby-and-what-health-worries-may-ensue-107764</a></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/should-we-edit-the-genomes-of-human-embryos-a-geneticist-and-social-scientist-discuss-100355">https://theconversation.com/should-we-edit-the-genomes-of-human-embryos-a-geneticist-and-social-scientist-discuss-100355</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07559-8">https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07559-8</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07559-8">https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07559-8</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52jOEPzhpzc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1AINMKV0ztaqMoJQIeo5yvXu9qXKCX6XRY9hAaNUngSTnyiZdFuy_oys0&ab_channel=MicrobiologySociety">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52jOEPzhpzc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1AINMKV0ztaqMoJQIeo5yvXu9qXKCX6XRY9hAaNUngSTnyiZdFuy_oys0&ab_channel=MicrobiologySociety</a></p>
September 21, 2020
<p>This week, we aren't going to look at a particular science fiction imagining, but something very real. Would you live in a biodome for two years? In 1991, eight Biospherians did just that and the outcome was very interesting.</p> <p>Join Manon and Lance as they explore the possibility of living under a biodome and how that can potentially allow us to live on planets other than our own!</p> <p>Intro Music by Woody Rolph.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/predict/an-engineers-vision-for-constructing-a-massive-lunar-dome-colony-1562ff91bbc5"><u>https://medium.com/predict/an-engineers-vision-for-constructing-a-massive-lunar-dome-colony-1562ff91bbc5</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonization_of_the_Moon"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonization_of_the_Moon</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.iop.org/explore-physics/moon//how-could-we-live-on-the-moon"><u>https://www.iop.org/explore-physics/moon//how-could-we-live-on-the-moon</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/sunday-review/biosphere-2-climate-change.html"><u>https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/sunday-review/biosphere-2-climate-change.html</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/articles/biosphere-2-what-really-happened"><u>https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/articles/biosphere-2-what-really-happened</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_poynter_life_in_biosphere_2?language=en"><u>https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_poynter_life_in_biosphere_2?language=en</u></a></p>
September 17, 2020
<p>This week we take a look at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shaped our current world. We explore what it means to be human through the lens of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and discuss the potential dangers of future AI technology.</p> <p>Join Manon and Lance as they ask pressing questions: If your vacuum cleaner didn’t want to clean the house would you still make it? And what was going on in the 80’s? Why was the 21st century predicted to be extremely moody and bleak with a forecast of killing some robots and never ending drizzle?</p> <p>Intro Music by Woody Rolph.</p> <p>References and extra readings:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191111-are-we-living-in-a-blade-runner-world"><u><strong>https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191111-are-we-living-in-a-blade-runner-world</strong></u></a></p> <p>Harry Potter AI fanfiction</p> <p><a href="https://aiweirdness.com/post/162668008357/harry-potter-and-the-neural-network-fan-fiction"><u><strong>https://aiweirdness.com/post/162668008357/harry-potter-and-the-neural-network-fan-fiction</strong></u></a></p> <p><a href="https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1802/1802.07228.pdf"><u><strong>https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1802/1802.07228.pdf</strong></u></a></p> <p>Machine learning and AI</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/towards-artificial-intelligence/differences-between-ai-and-machine-learning-and-why-it-matters-1255b182fc6"><u><strong>https://medium.com/towards-artificial-intelligence/differences-between-ai-and-machine-learning-and-why-it-matters-1255b182fc6</strong></u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/04/if-the-robots-kill-us-its-because-its-their-job/360924/"><u><strong>https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/04/if-the-robots-kill-us-its-because-its-their-job/360924/</strong></u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/04/robots-human-relationships/583204/"><u><strong>https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/04/robots-human-relationships/583204/</strong></u></a></p> <p>Books:</p> <p>Robot Rules: Regulating Artificial Intelligence, by Jacob Turner</p> <p>The AI Economy: Work, Wealth and Welfare in the Robot Age, by Roger Bootle</p> <p>An Anthropology of Robots and AI: Annihilation Anxiety and Machines, by Kathleen Richardson</p>
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Welcome to Science Fact or Fiction? A podcast all about your favourite science fiction stories and how accurate the science and technology have turned out to be.
We will delve into everything from cloning dinosaurs to alien contact, designer babies, and high tech suits.
Listen to Manon and Lance as they roast one another, go off on tangents, and generally have a good old laugh.
This podcast updates daily.
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.