TTC / TGC Sci-Phi – Science Fiction as Philosophy

Indeed, as Professor Johnson points out that stories of artificial intelligence and simulated worlds can seem farfetched.-Although they may seem farfetched, they are actually very valuable. File size 8.34 GB

TTC / TGC Sci-Phi – Science Fiction as Philosophy

Science fiction has grown in popularity and is now a popular storytelling tool. It’s a way to explore technology and imagine the future. It has become one of our main lenses for exploring important philosophical issues.
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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 It goes back a long way 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 final frontiers in philosophy over many decades of science fiction on 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 of extrapolation or 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-The creators of fi are able to expand the possibilities beyond what our world currently offers. They also look at very real scientific opportunities. Sci is something you can see.-Professor Johnson outlines the types of issues to be considered in movies like Arrival, Interstellar and Time Travel if we were to have contact with extraterrestrials 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.

Is it possible for humans to have free will?
Are machines capable of being conscious? Oder sentient?
Is it possible to live in a simulation of the real 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 can we decide which information to trust and which to ignore?

Exploring Reality Through Fiction

There are many fascinating science fiction ideas, such as alternate universes, time travel, and extraterrestrial existence. These insights may be very useful, but they might not be applicable to daily life, despite their potential for revealing important information. 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 is full of futurism and otherworldly flourishes. But it’s not just a window to the future. It is also a way to discuss the here and now. Questions about ethics, power, tolerance, politics and all the practical aspects of living with a world that constantly changes and presents new problems for humans. 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. We can see the bigger implications by looking at them through fiction. We can see the implications of artificial intelligence by looking at characters such as Commander Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation and the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica.-made beings? Will we enslave them again, or embrace them as we did in the past? as Are we equals? We are ever able re-Create a convincing representation of the world using computers as The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor are two examples of films that suggest so. Do the simulations make life less meaningful than real lives? “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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Surprised at how many times a science fiction story is retold? “trick” This can lead to you thinking about concepts and questions you haven’t considered before. 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. Think about the long-British television series Doctor Who. The show is a beloved icon of science fiction and has been framed since its inception. as Simply the weekly adventure of a life time-Travelling alien. Yet, throughout its decades of television it explored issues such as autonomy, sentience.

A Unique View of Philosophy

Every lecture of Sci-While Phi is focused on a handful of key television episodes or films, you’ll also be exploring dozens more TV episodes and movies along the way. Each philosophical concept that you study opens up the possibility of further exploration. 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.-Fi stories are enhanced with layers of philosophical inquiry that make each story more than just 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 recommended to watch the TV episodes and films at each lecture. The presentation as One-On-One conversation, enlivened with fun visual references for many of the stories that you will encounter, Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy It is an extraordinary philosophy course.

Telling stories from far is a great way to express yourself.-Science fiction is a great source of intellectual stimulation and imagination, whether you are looking into far-fetched futures or exploring the present. This is 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 offer an engaging and insightful way to ask tough questions about the world in which we live, even though they are set in a faraway galaxy. Philosophy It is the search to find truth. Sometimes, fiction is the best way of revealing truth.