Science Fiction as a Driver of Science? This Chapter, More

question 6

Essay

Science Fiction as a Driver of Science? This chapter, more than any other in the book, involves familiar themes of science fiction: space travel, extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial intelligence, and more. Give and discuss two concepts that started out as science fiction but ended up as science fact. Give and discuss an example of an idea from science fiction that will likely never be realized as science fact. Do you think that the rise in popularity of science fiction (Star Trek, Star Wars, and others)has increased or decreased the general public's understanding of science? Explain.

Recognize the interplay between art and economic considerations in cultural expressions.

Identify the initial steps and consequences of the colonizing process on indigenous cultures.

Understand the challenges and barriers to incorporating literature by women of Color in educational curricula.

Discuss the misrepresentation of unity as homogeneity and its implications.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Legitimate Reason

A justifiable, rational basis for a decision, action, or policy, often used in legal or professional contexts.

Rehabilitation Act

A U.S. federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, programs receiving Federal financial assistance, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors.

Handicapped

A term describing a person who has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities.