Monday, 14 December 2015
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Literary Science fiction...
The most literary science fiction novels? Then maybe Frankenstein should be on here!
https://litreactor.com/columns/17-of-the-most-literary-science-fiction-novels
Defining science fiction:
http://www.sfcenter.ku.edu/SF-Defined.htm
Also: in defence of science fiction:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/apr/18/genre-debate-science-fiction-speculative-literary
Monday, 7 December 2015
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Science and society - holiday homework
Holiday homework
Pick at least one film, one tv show and one book from the
list below. In each case, consider the following questions as you watch… then
answer them when you’re done.
Note down your answers and bring them into school for
discussion.
How has science progressed in this film from the current
world you live in?
Which current, actual scientific advances does this film
exaggerate?
Which current social problems become exaggerated as a
result?
Are there any individual humans whose character traits
make things worse, or better? What are those character traits and what effect
do they have on other people?
TV shows:
Black Mirror - you’ll find it here
Watch:
Series 1 episode 2
Series 1 episode 3
Series 2 all the way through
And the Christmas special.
Films:
Ex Machina
Never Let Me Go
Her
Children of Men
Terminator 1 and 2
Books:
Make sure you read The Handmaid’s Tale, and
answer the questions above.
There will be a test on your reading of the Handmaid's Tale during the first lesson back.
There will be a test on your reading of the Handmaid's Tale during the first lesson back.
Philosophy in a Nutshell
Huge philosophical ideas squeezed into tiny little nutshells:
http://curiosophy.org/2014/03/19/philosophy-in-a-nutshell/
http://curiosophy.org/2014/03/19/philosophy-in-a-nutshell/
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