How do science and science fiction meet, oppose or complement each other to illuminate the world? How do science and science fiction inspire each other? How do you define the science fiction genre? How has it evolved over time? Can science fiction fuel research? Inception, Welcome to Gattaca, Interstellar, 1984, Dune, The best of worlds…
So many literary and cinematographic works that think of a future that can come and question the present. How do all of these scenarios seem plausible? What does the emergence of new genres such as eco-fiction reveal about our society and our fears? How does science fiction showcase science and technology and question the social and human consequences of their discoveries?
Hosted by Thomas Rozec, journalist and podcast host Program B on Binge Audio with:
Work : Science-Fiction in France: Theory and History of Literature, Simon Bréan, Ed. SUP, 2012
Work : Dune -: Dune, scientific and cultural exploration of a planet-universe, Roland Lehoucq, Ed. Le Belial, 2020
Work : Comparative anatomy of imaginary species, from Chewbacca to Totoro, Jean-Sébastien Steyer, Arnaud Rafaelian, Ed. Le Cavalier Bleu, 2019
Due to the health context, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Sorbonne University Youtube channel. The public will be able to comment and ask questions of scientists.
The event is organized by the science, culture and society relations department of Sorbonne University. More than information and reservations.
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