What You’ll Discover in TTC / TGC Sci-Phi Science Fiction as Philosophy
Indeed, as Professor Johnson makes it very clear that stories about artificial intelligence and simulated environments can seem far-fetched.-They may sound far-fetched but they offer valuable… File Size: 8.34GB
TTC / TGC Sci-Phi – Science Fiction as Philosophy
The science fiction genre is becoming more popular in mainstream culture. It has evolved into one of our most engaging storytelling tools to consider technology and the future. It has become a major lens we use to examine important philosophical questions.
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The origins of science fiction are most often thought to trace to Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, a story born from a night of spooky tale-telling by the fireside that explores scientific, moral, and ethical questions that were of great concern in the 19th century—and that continue to resonate today. Even though novels and short stories are the foundations of science fiction and science fiction literature, television and film have emerged. as You can also experience the genre in a variety of powerful and experimental ways. Even as Far back as the silent era, films like Fritz Lang’s Metropolis have used science fiction to tell stories that explore many facets of human experience.
Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as PhilosophyProfessor of Philosophy David Kyle Johnson of King’s College takes you on a 24-Lecture exploration of the last frontiers of philosophy through several decades of science fiction film and television. From big-From blockbuster television series to TV series with aliens wearing rubber masks, Professor Johnson has plenty of material for philosophical thought. By looking at serious questions through astonishing tales and astounding technologies, you will see how science fiction allows us to consider immense, vital—and sometimes controversial—ideas with a rare combination of engagement and critical distance.
The Future is Now
Science Fiction often concerns the future. It is also used in fiction. as a tool of prediction—humans are notoriously bad at accurately predicting the future—but also as one that involves extrapolation and interrogation. The futuristic visions of sci are more than asking what the future looks like.-fi TV, like Star Trek, Firefly, and even the animated comedy Futurama, offer compelling statements about humanity’s hopes, dreams, and fears. We can, therefore, use fictionalized futures to better understand today’s world.
Setting a story in the future—or in an alternate reality, or on a faraway planet—also allows sci-Fi creators are to open up a world of possibilities beyond the current world, while also looking into very real scientific possibilities. Sci is something you can see.-Professor Johnson speaks out about the issues that would be raised if we were to have contact with extraterrestrial life and/or time travel.-life experience. These experiences may be fictional, but they provide insights into important philosophical questions. Sci is a series of lectures that focuses on the subject.-Phi is a way to think about many of the same questions philosophers have been asking for centuries.
Are humans really free to choose?
Are machines capable of being conscious? Oder sentient?
Are we really living in a simulation world?
How will humanity deal with a future of diminishing resources and rapidly advancing technology?
Are science and religion compatible
Is war ever justified?
How do you know which information to trust and which information to ignore?
Exploring Reality through Fiction
Science fiction staples like alternate universes and extraterrestrial lives are fascinating to investigate. They may seem irrelevant to our daily lives, despite all the valuable insights they provide. Even our conception of reality—what is real and what isn’t—can have little bearing on the more mundane aspects of living from day to day. Science fiction, despite its soaring fancies and bizarre flourishes isn’t just about these abstract concepts. It also offers a window into important discussions about the present, including questions regarding ethics, power and tolerance, politics, as well as practical aspects of living in a constantly changing world with new challenges. SciFi removes us from reality.-Fi can also help us to see these issues from a new perspective and remove our biases.
Indeed, as Professor Johnson makes it clear that stories of artificial intelligence and simulated worlds can seem farfetched.-Although they may seem farfetched, they offer valuable insight into ethical and social issues that may be more relevant and immediate than first thought. It is possible to see them through fiction and gain a better understanding of their larger implications. By looking at characters like Commander Data of Star Trek: The Next Generation, or the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica we can ask ourselves: How will we treat these men if artificial intelligence achieves true sentience?-made beings? Were they created to be enslaved or will we embrace them? as Our equals? We are ever able re-Computers can create convincing versions of the world. as Films like The Matrix or The Thirteenth Floor show that the lives of those who live in simulations are less important than the ones in real life. “real” world? The answers to these questions—and many others—speak volumes about human values and, given our ever-Technology is constantly changing, so it may be necessary to find answers sooner than expected.
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It may surprise you to learn how many science fiction stories can be retold. “trick” You may be surprised at the questions and concepts that you might not have considered. Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone openly ask questions and raise issues that viewers can consider. While television and films may focus more on science fiction’s entertainment value and adventure, many of these shows have deeper philosophical dimensions. Take a look at the long-British television series Doctor Who. The show is a beloved icon of science fiction and has been framed since its inception. as Just the excitement of weekly adventures-It is a traveling alien, but it has explored many issues throughout its years on television: sentience and autonomy; colonialism; racism; grief; morality; and much more.
A Unique View of Philosophy
Every lecture of Sci-Although Phi focuses only on a handful key TV episodes or movies, you will explore many other episodes and movies as well. Every philosophical concept you look at opens the door for further investigation. You will be exposed to great thinkers such as Descartes and Hobbes, Locke and Marx, Nietzsche and Sartre. Through these ideas you will gain a better understanding of the many ways philosophy approaches the big questions.
Sci-fi fans will enjoy the experience.-Each story is enhanced by layers of philosophical inquiry, which reveal the stories to be more than entertainment. Similarly, those who are looking for a thrilling and accessible introduction to philosophy will be equally rewarded by Professor Johnson’s breadth of knowledge, as Well as His deep, abiding love of both science fiction storytelling as well as philosophical exploration is evident. You will engage in philosophy through scifiction.-You can find stories for all screens. However, Professor Johnson won’t shy away from discussing key plot points in many of his stories. This is why it is important to watch the films and TV episodes during each lecture. The presentation as A one-On-Sci is a conversation that’s enlivened and amenabled by visual references to many stories you’ll encounter.-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy It is an extraordinary philosophy course.
Telling stories from far, or not.-Science fiction is a great source of intellectual stimulation and imagination, whether you are looking into far-fetched futures or exploring the present. The genre-Star Wars, Doctor Who and 2001: A Space Odyssey were the defining works. 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Twilight Zone are now part of a new wave sci-fi series, Transcendence and Westworld.-Fi stories provide a unique way to ask difficult questions about the world around us, even if they are set in another galaxy. Philosophy It is the search to find truth. Sometimes fiction is the best way to reveal truth.
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