In this special episode, I got to ask a really smart person lots of questions. Specifically, the author, voice actor, puppeteer, and science communicator <a href="http://maryrobinettekowal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Robinette Kowal</a>, author of the Lady Astronaut series— starting with The Calculating Stars, The Fated Sky, and the new novel coming out July 14th - The Relentless Moon. We talk about why her books are set in the past, how she researches her novels and more. Karly’s RecommendationsThe Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal (novel)Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (graphic novel)The Vast of Night dir. Andrew Patterson (film) <a href="https://twitter.com/maryrobinette" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Robinette</a>’s RecommendationsAvenue 5 (TV) available on HBO and Amazon PrimeThe War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (audiobook)The Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler (book) Shop this list of recommendations through my affiliate link at Bookshop.org <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/fasf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/fasf</a> and support the show! The Relentless Moon hits shelves on July 14, celebrate the book launch at <a href="https://www.parnassusbooks.net/event/zoom-event-mary-robinette-kowal-and-friends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this Zoom event</a> and get a paperback copy with your ticket. See the process for recording The Relentless Moon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJZZgj42mI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audiobook here</a> for a limited time! [This message will self-destruct on July 14] Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and PodcastAddict. Follow the podcast on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FactandScifi</a> and find other content on the blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, I got to ask a really smart person lots of questions. Specifically, the author, voice actor, puppeteer, and science communicator Mary Robinette Kowal, author of the Lady Astronaut series— starting with The Calculating Stars, The Fated Sky, and the new novel coming out July 14th - The Relentless Moon. We talk about why her books are set in the past, how she researches her novels and more.Karly’s RecommendationsThe Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal (novel)Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (graphic novel)The Vast of Night dir. Andrew Patterson (film)Mary Robinette’s RecommendationsAvenue 5 (TV) available on HBO and Amazon PrimeThe War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (audiobook)The Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler (book)Shop this list of recommendations through my affiliate link at Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/shop/fasf and support the show!The Relentless Moon hits shelves on July 14, celebrate the book launch at this Zoom event and get a paperback copy with your ticket.See the process for recording The Relentless Moon audiobook here for a limited time! [This message will self-destruct on July 14]Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and PodcastAddict. Follow the podcast on Twitter @FactandScifi and find other content on the blog factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Lady Astronaut Series with author Mary Robinette Kowal

I was going to create a podcast episode on afrofuturism but I found that this genre/aesthetic/artform can speak for itself so instead I'm going to link all my research sources and then make a pledge to ensure all <a href="https://twitter.com/FactandSciFi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FactandScifi</a> eps from now on include black and non-black POC media rep. Afrofuturism, broadly defined, imagines a future, past or present of the African diaspora freed from colonialism (and from white people.) It's not just black characters in science fiction, it centers the black experience. It challenges western, white-centric ideas of sci-fi <h2>Films and educational podcasts about afrofuturism</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCalqwsicls&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Space is the Place</a> by Sun Ra (available on Youtube) - part funk and experimental jazz music performance part scifi imagines a home for black people away from whites (note Sun Ra liberates black people in Oakland very much like Wakandans want to do in the Black Panther movie)</li><li>Learn the history of Afrofuturism in music and its connections to modern day hip-hop including Missy Elliot, Kendrick Lamar and OutKast in the pod <a href="https://podcastaddict.com/episode/79423715" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bottom of the Map: Culture in the Cosmos: AfroFuturism, Hip-Hop, and Black Joy</a></li><li>How did Black Panther (2019) open up Afrofuturism to the world? Listen to this <a href="https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/7/8/e/78ede8a41ab2338b/OurOpinionsAreCorrect_Ep38_06072019.mp3?c_id=48582836&amp;cs_id=48582836&amp;destination_id=674828&amp;expiration=1592232803&amp;hwt=623a422562336f249d5336b2e624ca95" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview with Shawn Taylor from Nerds of Color</a> as he explains Afrofuturism in academia, music, film and seminal books of the genre</li><li>Watch this <a href="https://vimeo.com/27576971" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short film called Robots of Brixton</a> about a riot of underclass robots against their oppressors. This is the first time I can remember seeing robots that don't look like white people</li><li>How is Afrofuturism different from African science fiction? I can't speak to the quality of this podcast overall but this interview with <a href="https://t.co/Mc6yTgXPFG?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Moradewun Adejunmobi about Afrofuturism</a> and what it signals about future expectations was fantastic.</li><li>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb3pu5jXWHU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short film called Afronauts</a>, an alternate history about the first African astronauts during the space race</li></ul><h2>Afrofuturism novels and anthologies</h2><ul><li>Kindred by Octavia Butler</li><li>Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond ed. by Bill Campbell and Edward Austin Hall</li><li>Shuri: The Search for Black Panther</li><li>War Girls by Tochi Onyebuch</li></ul> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

I was going to create a podcast episode on afrofuturism but I found that this genre/aesthetic/artform can speak for itself so instead I'm going to link all my research sources and then make a pledge to ensure all @FactandScifi eps from now on include black and non-black POC media rep. Afrofuturism, broadly defined, imagines a future, past or present of the African diaspora freed from colonialism (and from white people.) It's not just black characters in science fiction, it centers the black experience. It challenges western, white-centric ideas of sci-fiFilms and educational podcasts about afrofuturismSpace is the Place by Sun Ra (available on Youtube) - part funk and experimental jazz music performance part scifi imagines a home for black people away from whites (note Sun Ra liberates black people in Oakland very much like Wakandans want to do in the Black Panther movie)Learn the history of Afrofuturism in music and its connections to modern day hip-hop including Missy Elliot, Kendrick Lamar and OutKast in the pod Bottom of the Map: Culture in the Cosmos: AfroFuturism, Hip-Hop, and Black JoyHow did Black Panther (2019) open up Afrofuturism to the world? Listen to this interview with Shawn Taylor from Nerds of Color as he explains Afrofuturism in academia, music, film and seminal books of the genreWatch this short film called Robots of Brixton about a riot of underclass robots against their oppressors. This is the first time I can remember seeing robots that don't look like white peopleHow is Afrofuturism different from African science fiction? I can't speak to the quality of this podcast overall but this interview with Dr. Moradewun Adejunmobi about Afrofuturism and what it signals about future expectations was fantastic.Watch this short film called Afronauts, an alternate history about the first African astronauts during the space raceAfrofuturism novels and anthologiesKindred by Octavia ButlerMothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond ed. by Bill Campbell and Edward Austin HallShuri: The Search for Black PantherWar Girls by Tochi Onyebuch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode I discuss real examples of cyborgs, cybernetic organisms living today, human or otherwise, and these examples may surprise you. I’ll define what exactly cybernetic means, and why exactly cybernetics is an exciting industry to watch.&nbsp; New Segment! Recommendations:-Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (book, 2016)-Color out of Space dir. Richard Stanley (movie, 2019)-She-Ra and the Princesses of Power cr. Noelle Stevenson (TV, 2018-2020)-Prophet cr. Rob Liefeld (comic)-ArchAndroid by Janelle Monae (music, 2010) Research from <a href="http://news.mit.edu/2017/making-prosthetic-limbs-feel-more-natural-0531" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MIT News</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestowersclark/2018/10/01/cyborgs-are-here-and-youd-better-get-used-to-it/#75f8426c746a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forbes</a>, <a href="http://cyborganthropology.com/Cyborgology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CyborgAnthropology</a>, and <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/27793297?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Where are the Cyborgs in Cybernetics?</a> Follow the podcast on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FactandScifi</a>, the transcript for this episode is live on <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com/cyborgs-and-cybernetics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I discuss real examples of cyborgs, cybernetic organisms living today, human or otherwise, and these examples may surprise you. I’ll define what exactly cybernetic means, and why exactly cybernetics is an exciting industry to watch.&nbsp;New Segment! Recommendations:-Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (book, 2016)-Color out of Space dir. Richard Stanley (movie, 2019)-She-Ra and the Princesses of Power cr. Noelle Stevenson (TV, 2018-2020)-Prophet cr. Rob Liefeld (comic)-ArchAndroid by Janelle Monae (music, 2010)Research from MIT News, Forbes, CyborgAnthropology, and Where are the Cyborgs in Cybernetics?Follow the podcast on Twitter @FactandScifi, the transcript for this episode is live on factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cyborgs and Cybernetics

Disaster movies can be fun. They can be scary or thought-provoking. And they can be really, really bad. But how close are they to the science of real disasters? I talk about recent landslides and earthquakes, my own experience with natural disasters, and a model for risk communication. Follow the podcast on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@factandscifi</a> and find the transcript to this episode on <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com/earthquakes-landslides-science-of-disaster-movies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Disaster movies can be fun. They can be scary or thought-provoking. And they can be really, really bad. But how close are they to the science of real disasters? I talk about recent landslides and earthquakes, my own experience with natural disasters, and a model for risk communication. Follow the podcast on Twitter @factandscifi and find the transcript to this episode on factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earthquakes & Landslides: Science of Disaster Movies

In this episode of Fact and Science Fiction, I'm discussing the science and science fiction of parallel universes. I review the famous Many Worlds Interpretation, the theory of bubble universes and more. I use examples from The Dark Tower, Golden Compass and Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse to understand why parallel universes are just so fascinating to science fiction fans. I used research from the Khan Academy course video on <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/quantum-physics/atoms-and-electrons/v/quantum-wavefunction" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quantum Wavefunction</a>, <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/multiverse-the-case-for-parallel-universe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Case for Parallel Universes</a> in Scientific American and <a href="https://philosophynow.org/issues/89/The_Multiverse_Conundrum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhilosophyNow.org</a> Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app or leave a review! Transcript for this episode is live on <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com/many-worlds-interpretation-parallel-universes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Fact and Science Fiction, I'm discussing the science and science fiction of parallel universes. I review the famous Many Worlds Interpretation, the theory of bubble universes and more. I use examples from The Dark Tower, Golden Compass and Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse to understand why parallel universes are just so fascinating to science fiction fans.I used research from the Khan Academy course video on Quantum Wavefunction, The Case for Parallel Universes in Scientific American and PhilosophyNow.orgSubscribe to the podcast in your podcast app or leave a review! Transcript for this episode is live on factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Many Worlds Interpretation and Parallel Universes in Sci-Fi

In this episode I'm sharing types of animal mimicry. From owl butterflies to cuckoo birds, to the "thing" from space. I discuss defensive mimicry, aggressive mimicry and even mimicry humans have contributed to. It turns out there's no greater inspiration for horror than the natural world. Research from this episode is from my ol' pal Wikipedia andC. Blut, J. Wilibrandt, D. Fels, E.I. Girgel &amp; K. Linau's 'The 'sparkle' in fake eyes - the protective effect of mimic eyespots in lepidoptera' in the journal Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata Dream/Flashback effect from Zany Madcap Follow the podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @FactandSciFiRead the blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I'm sharing types of animal mimicry. From owl butterflies to cuckoo birds, to the "thing" from space. I discuss defensive mimicry, aggressive mimicry and even mimicry humans have contributed to. It turns out there's no greater inspiration for horror than the natural world.Research from this episode is from my ol' pal Wikipedia andC. Blut, J. Wilibrandt, D. Fels, E.I. Girgel &amp; K. Linau's 'The 'sparkle' in fake eyes - the protective effect of mimic eyespots in lepidoptera' in the journal Entomologia Experimentalis et ApplicataDream/Flashback effect from Zany MadcapFollow the podcast on Twitter @FactandSciFiRead the blog factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Animal Mimicry in Nature and Carpenter's The Thing

We are obsessed with super suits. It is the peak of imagined technology. It’s like we have recognized the limits of the human body - and we have decided that all we need to become super strong, fast and flying is robotics. From Iron Man, RoboCop to the Gundam franchise, they are known as mechsuits, exosuits, and mobile suits. I wanted to know what exactly these suits do, how can we break them down into different parts of technology. What real world tech is out there that would be familar to science fiction fans. And how far away are we from the ideal super suit.&nbsp; Sources<ul><li>The Science of RoboCop <a href="http://collider.com/robocop-science/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://collider.com/robocop-science/</a></li><li>Friedl, Karl &amp; J. Buller, Mark &amp; Tharion, William &amp; Potter, Adam &amp; L. Manglapus, Glen &amp; W. Hoyt, Reed. (2016). Real Time Physiological Status Monitoring (RT-PSM): Accomplishments, Requirements, and Research Roadmap.</li></ul> Give the podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or StitcherFollow the podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @FactandSciFi <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

We are obsessed with super suits. It is the peak of imagined technology. It’s like we have recognized the limits of the human body - and we have decided that all we need to become super strong, fast and flying is robotics. From Iron Man, RoboCop to the Gundam franchise, they are known as mechsuits, exosuits, and mobile suits. I wanted to know what exactly these suits do, how can we break them down into different parts of technology. What real world tech is out there that would be familar to science fiction fans. And how far away are we from the ideal super suit.&nbsp;SourcesThe Science of RoboCop http://collider.com/robocop-science/Friedl, Karl &amp; J. Buller, Mark &amp; Tharion, William &amp; Potter, Adam &amp; L. Manglapus, Glen &amp; W. Hoyt, Reed. (2016). Real Time Physiological Status Monitoring (RT-PSM): Accomplishments, Requirements, and Research Roadmap.Give the podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or StitcherFollow the podcast on Twitter @FactandSciFi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super Suits, Mechsuits, and Iron Man

There have been several pandemics in human history and few are as misunderstood as the flu. In Stephen King's The Stand, a flu epidemic wipes out most of the human population. How is it different from the actual flu? What are some misconceptions about the flu? How can you protect yourself? This episode goes into those questions and more. Support the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review or tell a friend. <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

There have been several pandemics in human history and few are as misunderstood as the flu. In Stephen King's The Stand, a flu epidemic wipes out most of the human population. How is it different from the actual flu? What are some misconceptions about the flu? How can you protect yourself? This episode goes into those questions and more.Support the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review or tell a friend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Flu in Stephen King's The Stand

This special live episode was recorded March 30 in Kansas City MO. I did a round-up of the science of superheroes and superpowers, including Captain Marvel, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Ant-Man. I discuss photon blasts, radiation, growing big and super-shrinking. Then I talked about the outliers: real life people with interesting abilities. Check out the transcript on the blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" target="_blank">factandsciencefiction.com</a> and share the episode with a nerd you know! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">@FactandSciFi</a>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">facebook.com/factandscifi</a>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">@factandscifi</a> Research from this episode came from:O'Doherty Jim; Rojas-Fisher, Bruno; O’Doherty, Sophie. <a href="https://doi.org/10.24413/sst.2018.1.2928" target="_blank">Real-Life Radioactive Men</a>. Superhero Science and Technology, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, nov. 2018. ExplainThatStuff.com <a href="https://www.explainthatstuff.com/lasers.html" target="_blank">How do lasers work?</a> Stanford biologist explains science of origin stories of <a href="https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/august/marvel-heroes-alvarado-081214.html" target="_blank">Captain America and the Incredible Hulk</a> CBR.com <a href="https://www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-powers-ranked/" target="_blank">Captain Marvel: All Of Her Powers Officially Ranked</a> <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Science-of-Superheroes-Audiobook/B002V8NAJC?qid=1554338983&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&amp;pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&amp;pf_rd_r=JQD6FVSQDCY64ZN77GXT" target="_blank">The Science of Superheroes</a> by Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg Size and Warmth <a href="http://noticing.co/on-size-and-warmth/" target="_blank">Noticing.co </a> <a href="https://www.gmwatch.org/en/news/archive/18026-biohacker-crisprs-himself-in-attempt-to-get-bigger-muscles" target="_blank">Biohacker CRISPRs himself in attempt to get bigger muscles</a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/science-explains-how-iceman-resists-extreme-cold-180969134/#cE6djODUURzlLCCv.99" target="_blank">IceMan by Smithsonian Magazine </a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

This special live episode was recorded March 30 in Kansas City MO. I did a round-up of the science of superheroes and superpowers, including Captain Marvel, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Ant-Man. I discuss photon blasts, radiation, growing big and super-shrinking. Then I talked about the outliers: real life people with interesting abilities. Check out the transcript on the blog factandsciencefiction.com and share the episode with a nerd you know!Twitter: @FactandSciFiFacebook: facebook.com/factandscifiInstagram: @factandscifiResearch from this episode came from:O'Doherty Jim; Rojas-Fisher, Bruno; O’Doherty, Sophie. Real-Life Radioactive Men. Superhero Science and Technology, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, nov. 2018.ExplainThatStuff.com How do lasers work?Stanford biologist explains science of origin stories of Captain America and the Incredible HulkCBR.com Captain Marvel: All Of Her Powers Officially RankedThe Science of Superheroes by Lois Gresh and Robert WeinbergSize and Warmth Noticing.co Biohacker CRISPRs himself in attempt to get bigger musclesIceMan by Smithsonian Magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Science of Superheroes: Planet Comicon Live

I play a video game! Join me as I launch a rocket to space, complete an orbit path, and return back to the planet on Kerbal Space Program. Kerbal Space Program is a popular physics simulator that teaches players science and engineering. It's for people who love space and taking notes! <ul><li>Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you find Fact and Science Fiction</li><li>Read bonus content on the pod blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" target="_blank">FactandScienceFiction.com</a></li><li>Follow the podcast on <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://instagram.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Instagram </a>@FactandSciFi</li></ul> This episode was brought to you by Audible. Download a free audiobook today with a trial subscription at <a href="https://audibletrial.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">https://audibletrial.com/factandscifi</a> Check out <a href="https://kerbaledu.com/" target="_blank">KerbalEdu</a> and quill18's Kerbal Space Program's tutorials on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbeyLyvnEZs&amp;index=1&amp;list=PLLH74c1kK9pEi7qD_g0veNEYhx6M8SeXY" target="_blank">YouTube</a> to learn more! <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

I play a video game! Join me as I launch a rocket to space, complete an orbit path, and return back to the planet on Kerbal Space Program. Kerbal Space Program is a popular physics simulator that teaches players science and engineering. It's for people who love space and taking notes! Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you find Fact and Science FictionRead bonus content on the pod blog FactandScienceFiction.comFollow the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @FactandSciFiThis episode was brought to you by Audible. Download a free audiobook today with a trial subscription at https://audibletrial.com/factandscifiCheck out KerbalEdu and quill18's Kerbal Space Program's tutorials on YouTube to learn more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Going for Orbit with Kerbal Space Program

David Bernstein's Blockbuster Science has been a life-saver for my research for the podcast and I was so happy he agreed to be on the show! We talk about how he got the idea for the book, his favorite topics in science (hint: space!), and his job as a forensic data scientist! Follow David on <a href="https://twitter.com/davidbernstein" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DSBernstein/" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidsiegelbernstein/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Support the podcast on <a href="https://patreon.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Patreon.com/FactandSciFi</a> or get in touch on the <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" target="_blank">Blog</a>! <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

David Bernstein's Blockbuster Science has been a life-saver for my research for the podcast and I was so happy he agreed to be on the show! We talk about how he got the idea for the book, his favorite topics in science (hint: space!), and his job as a forensic data scientist! Follow David on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Support the podcast on Patreon.com/FactandSciFi or get in touch on the Blog! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interview with Author David Siegel Bernstein

Climate change is an environmental phenomena that has huge implications for life on Earth in the next few decades. I researched climate change adaptation: what we're going to do when the worst effects of climate change happen. I saw a lot of similarities between what is really happening and a sub genre of science fiction called Eco Sci Fi including work from Jeff VanderMeer, Lesley Nneka Arima and Kim Stanley Robinson. Research includesInterviews from <a href="https://www.americaadapts.org/" target="_blank">America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183747/" target="_blank">Migration in the context of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change: insights from analogues</a> by Robert A. McLeman and Lori M. Hunter<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956247809342182" target="_blank">Crisis or adaptation? Migration and climate change in a context of high mobility</a> by Cecila TacoliThe Collapse of Western Civilization by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway - get this awesome book for free at <a href="https://audibletrial.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Audibletrial.com/factandscifi</a> Support the podcast on <a href="https://patreon.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Patreon.com/factandscifi</a> or get in touch on <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">FB</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://instagram.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Instagram </a>@factandscifi <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Climate change is an environmental phenomena that has huge implications for life on Earth in the next few decades. I researched climate change adaptation: what we're going to do when the worst effects of climate change happen. I saw a lot of similarities between what is really happening and a sub genre of science fiction called Eco Sci Fi including work from Jeff VanderMeer, Lesley Nneka Arima and Kim Stanley Robinson.Research includesInterviews from America Adapts: The Climate Change PodcastMigration in the context of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change: insights from analogues by Robert A. McLeman and Lori M. HunterCrisis or adaptation? Migration and climate change in a context of high mobility by Cecila TacoliThe Collapse of Western Civilization by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway - get this awesome book for free at Audibletrial.com/factandscifiSupport the podcast on Patreon.com/factandscifi or get in touch on FB, Twitter and Instagram @factandscifi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Climate Change and Eco Sci Fi

I am back from my hiatus to talk about time travel! Time travel as a theme has been BIG in stories since before the written word. I talk about legends, popular science fiction movies and TV, and then break down what Albert Einstein allowed for in his relativity theories. Buckle up! This episode included research from Time Travel: A History by James Gleick *I may have called him David in the episode and I am so sorry. Download this audiobook today or another of your choosing by clicking <a href="http://audibletrial.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">here </a>or copy/past <a href="http://audibletrial.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">http://audibletrial.com/factandscifi</a> into your browser. Music and sound effects from Kevin McLeod under Creative Common License, FreeSound.org and SoundImage.org. Follow the podcast on <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://instagram.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Instagram </a>@FactandSciFi. Subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts and read more content about time travel on the blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com" target="_blank">https://factandsciencefiction.com</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

I am back from my hiatus to talk about time travel! Time travel as a theme has been BIG in stories since before the written word. I talk about legends, popular science fiction movies and TV, and then break down what Albert Einstein allowed for in his relativity theories. Buckle up!This episode included research from Time Travel: A History by James Gleick *I may have called him David in the episode and I am so sorry. Download this audiobook today or another of your choosing by clicking here or copy/past http://audibletrial.com/factandscifi into your browser.Music and sound effects from Kevin McLeod under Creative Common License, FreeSound.org and SoundImage.org.Follow the podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FactandSciFi. Subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts and read more content about time travel on the blog https://factandsciencefiction.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time Travel in Fiction... and Reality?

For Halloween and the podcast’s first anniversary I dedicate this special episode to cryptids! Bigfoot, Mothman, Wendigos and Loch Ness Monsters. Where do these stories come from? How can cryptozoologists prove they are real? Using research from folklore researchers, historians and animal researchers, I take a closer look into the world of hidden animals. Research from this episode:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Going-Source-Bedford-American-History/dp/1319027490" target="_blank">Going to the Source: Volume 1 to 1877</a> by Victoria Bissell Brown and Timothy J. Shannon<a href="http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA149661650&amp;sid=googleScholar&amp;v=2.1&amp;it=r&amp;linkaccess=abs&amp;issn=0015587X&amp;p=AONE&amp;sw=w" target="_blank">Cryptozoology in the Medieval and Modern Worlds</a> by Peter Dendle<a href="https://www.okapiconservation.org/" target="_blank">The Okapi Conservation Project</a><a href="https://io9.gizmodo.com/5814976/cryptids-that-turned-out-be-absolutely-real" target="_blank">Legendary Cryptids that Turned Out to be Real</a> on iO9. If you liked this episode, please send me a message on <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Twitter </a>or <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Facebook</a> at factandscifi or leave a review and I’ll give you a shoutout on the show. This episode was edited by Billy Martin at BlurredLine Media If you want to create your own podcast, drop your email at the blog <a href="https://factandsciencefiction.com/contact-us" target="_blank">https://factandsciencefiction.com/contact-us</a> and I'll send you a list of resources to record and edit your podcast using free tools! <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

For Halloween and the podcast’s first anniversary I dedicate this special episode to cryptids! Bigfoot, Mothman, Wendigos and Loch Ness Monsters. Where do these stories come from? How can cryptozoologists prove they are real? Using research from folklore researchers, historians and animal researchers, I take a closer look into the world of hidden animals.Research from this episode:Going to the Source: Volume 1 to 1877 by Victoria Bissell Brown and Timothy J. ShannonCryptozoology in the Medieval and Modern Worlds by Peter DendleThe Okapi Conservation ProjectLegendary Cryptids that Turned Out to be Real on iO9.If you liked this episode, please send me a message on Twitter or Facebook at factandscifi or leave a review and I’ll give you a shoutout on the show.This episode was edited by Billy Martin at BlurredLine MediaIf you want to create your own podcast, drop your email at the blog https://factandsciencefiction.com/contact-us and I'll send you a list of resources to record and edit your podcast using free tools! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bigfoot, Mothman and More: Cryptids in History and Today

Science fiction and reality blurs when it comes to data science and crime. This episode I discuss predictive policing using examples from Minority Report, Person of Interest and Psycho-Pass to shed light on what actual data analytics programs are in place today.<h2> </h2>Research from Michelle Chan <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Chinese-startup-makes-facial-recognition-glasses-for-police" target="_blank">Chinese Startup Makes Facial Recognition Glasses for Police Augmented reality glasses for police in China&nbsp;</a>Andrew Ferguson <a href="https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6306&amp;context=law_lawreview" target="_blank">Policing Predictive Policing</a>&nbsp;Christina Larson <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611815/who-needs-democracy-when-you-have-data/﻿" target="_blank">Who needs democracy when you have data?</a>&nbsp;Anna Johansson <a href="https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/19/5-lessons-learned-from-the-predictive-policing-failure-in-new-orleans/" target="_blank">5 Lessons Learned from the Predictive Police Failure in New Orleans</a>&nbsp; Follow the podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://instagram.com/factandscifi" target="_blank">Instagram </a>at @factandscifiSubscribe, rate and review and I'll give you a shoutout on the air! Support the show and get merch from the show at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=7281" target="_blank">Teepublic</a>! <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Science fiction and reality blurs when it comes to data science and crime. This episode I discuss predictive policing using examples from Minority Report, Person of Interest and Psycho-Pass to shed light on what actual data analytics programs are in place today.Research from Michelle Chan Chinese Startup Makes Facial Recognition Glasses for Police Augmented reality glasses for police in China&nbsp;Andrew Ferguson Policing Predictive Policing&nbsp;Christina Larson Who needs democracy when you have data?&nbsp;Anna Johansson 5 Lessons Learned from the Predictive Police Failure in New Orleans&nbsp;Follow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @factandscifiSubscribe, rate and review and I'll give you a shoutout on the air! Support the show and get merch from the show at Teepublic! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Data Science and Predicting Crime

A podcast about the real science behind your favorite science fiction themes and tropes. Each episode, I choose a recurring topic or two in science fiction, and then dive into how it works in reality. If you ever wanted to learn more about genetics, virtual reality, or space travel - this podcast is for you. <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

A podcast about the real science behind your favorite science fiction themes and tropes. Each episode, I choose a recurring topic or two in science fiction, and then dive into how it works in reality. If you ever wanted to learn more about genetics, virtual reality, or space travel - this podcast is for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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