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Sep 20, 2017 · Emphasizing fiction as a method for engaging with and mapping the influence of possible futures, this panel discussed the role of science fiction historically, the role of science fiction...
Emphasizing fiction as a method for engaging with and mapping the influence of possible futures, this panel discussed the role of science fiction historically, the role of science fiction in public attitudes to artificial intelligence, and its potential as a method for engagement between scientific researchers and publics.
Oct 9, 2020 · Researchers employ science fiction and fantasy in public engagement, advocacy, and education as significant sources of insights to identify public interests, inspire public policy, and influence future science.
- Christopher Benjamin Menadue, Kristi Giselsson, David Guez
- 2020
Jun 5, 2018 · Researchers may be able to use a more accurate knowledge of what science fiction and fantasy audiences think about science to increase the effectiveness of the applications of science fiction in research contexts.
- Christopher Benjamin Menadue, Susan Jacups
- 2018
Jun 5, 2018 · We discovered that reading science fiction and fantasy may have a role in sustained, and cognitively beneficial, adoption of reading by young people and is complementary to other forms of...
Sep 19, 2023 · The science experts overall positive view of public engagement at science fiction conventions, along with an awareness of the challenges associated with science communication, can help strengthen the bond between formal and informal science education opportunities for learning science.
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It examined their attitudes to science and science fiction and their judgment of the similarity between real and fictional scientists. Contrary to declining reading habits, the science fiction and fantasy audience read consistently high volumes of books, as well as watching genre TV and film.
