This movie clip connects to our definition of extrapolation because it contains many elements that are not real, but are very technological and could potentially be real in the future. There are robots, as well as space travel, which are also parts of our definition.
There are many extrapolations in this movie. The biggest one in my opinion is the use of the space travelling machines and how they arrive on another planet. Their flying saucer and all the equipment within it is very futuristic, but science based. Another large extrapolation is Robbie the Robot that is programmed to be able to make anything at anytime if he recognized the molecules. Also, the house of the people inhabiting the foreign planet is very technologically advanced and futuristic.
I really enjoyed this movie because it did an excellent job of wrapping up the extrapolation unit. However, I wish that we would have been able to watch more of it!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Repent, Harlequin!
This story connects to our class definition of science fiction because it includes many things that are not real, but may become real, and are based on science. This story is an author's projection of what the world may become in the future, with new technologies and advancements that have not been achieved yet.
This story contains many extrapolations. The main extrapolation is the idea of the Timekeepers. You are given a certain amount of life and every time you are late to anything, time is docked off of your life. This is an extrapolation because the whole process is controlled by a master time system as well as cards used to represent everyone's lives. When the card is turned off, you die. A few other smaller extrapolations are the hover cars, high-tech houses, and the idea that jellybeans have not been produced for over 100 years.
I did not like this story very much because I can not imagine living a life that is ruled that tightly by a tyrant. It is kind of a scary idea that one man could choose to kill you at any moment. I also don't like the idea of conformity, much like the society in 1984 by George Orwell.
This story contains many extrapolations. The main extrapolation is the idea of the Timekeepers. You are given a certain amount of life and every time you are late to anything, time is docked off of your life. This is an extrapolation because the whole process is controlled by a master time system as well as cards used to represent everyone's lives. When the card is turned off, you die. A few other smaller extrapolations are the hover cars, high-tech houses, and the idea that jellybeans have not been produced for over 100 years.
I did not like this story very much because I can not imagine living a life that is ruled that tightly by a tyrant. It is kind of a scary idea that one man could choose to kill you at any moment. I also don't like the idea of conformity, much like the society in 1984 by George Orwell.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sales Pitch
This story connects to our class definition of science fiction because it includes futuristic details that are based off of science and are potentially possible. The story also uses a lot of techno babble, which is a characteristic of science fiction. You need to be able to understand this talk to understand the story. Lastly, the story includes solutions based off of science, showing it is a piece of science fiction.
The story contains many extrapolations, or references to unreal, but possible things. The biggest extrapolation I found in the story was robots. Also, there were gadgets and new technologies that were common in the society. A final extrapolation was the intelligence of the technology, and the conversational voices.
I enjoyed this story because it is different than the stories we have read so far because it involves a different side, more fearful side of science fiction.
The story contains many extrapolations, or references to unreal, but possible things. The biggest extrapolation I found in the story was robots. Also, there were gadgets and new technologies that were common in the society. A final extrapolation was the intelligence of the technology, and the conversational voices.
I enjoyed this story because it is different than the stories we have read so far because it involves a different side, more fearful side of science fiction.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
There Will Come Soft Rains
This story connects to our definition of science fiction because it includes things that haven't happened yet but are a possibility. The ideas in the story accurately show a vision that could potentially become real within the existence of humans.
This story can connect to the concept of extrapolation because it includes many things that are not yet part of our daily lives. A few of these things are, a fully automated house, equipped with cleaning mice, a stove that does all the cooking, voices and alarms that alert the inhabitants of deadlines, a bath that fills itself, a cigar that lights itself, a house that talks, and many more. Another large extrapolation is the idea of atomic warfare that was shown by the silhouettes burned into the sides of the house.
I did not enjoy this story as much as I have enjoyed the others because this story provides no closure or explanation of what happened or how the rest of the world is involved. It was too much of a cliff-hanger for me to really enjoy it.
This story can connect to the concept of extrapolation because it includes many things that are not yet part of our daily lives. A few of these things are, a fully automated house, equipped with cleaning mice, a stove that does all the cooking, voices and alarms that alert the inhabitants of deadlines, a bath that fills itself, a cigar that lights itself, a house that talks, and many more. Another large extrapolation is the idea of atomic warfare that was shown by the silhouettes burned into the sides of the house.
I did not enjoy this story as much as I have enjoyed the others because this story provides no closure or explanation of what happened or how the rest of the world is involved. It was too much of a cliff-hanger for me to really enjoy it.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Events Proceeding the Helvetican Renaissance
This story can connect to our definition of science fiction because it includes things that could happen, but haven't yet. It also includes futuristic technology that is not a part of real life.
This story is connected to the concept of extrapolation because it includes many things that are not real yet. Also, each of these things has a name that is complicated, but we would need to understand in order to understand the piece. The extrapolations give the piece a better sense of future.
I enjoyed this piece because it was very futuristic and exciting, I felt as though the extrapolations added into this work helped me understand the concept and enjoy the piece.
This story is connected to the concept of extrapolation because it includes many things that are not real yet. Also, each of these things has a name that is complicated, but we would need to understand in order to understand the piece. The extrapolations give the piece a better sense of future.
I enjoyed this piece because it was very futuristic and exciting, I felt as though the extrapolations added into this work helped me understand the concept and enjoy the piece.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Homelanding and Cause and Effect
In these two pieces, I saw a lot of elements of science fictions. I saw time travel, references to aliens, futuristic machinery and language. These are elements of science fiction because they are all shown as being part of the future.
I feel like these pieces were chosen because they were good open ended pieces. They left us with a lot of questions about why and how. They gave us a little taste of everything and exposed us to the confusion that is present in this kind of literature. These pieces also acted as big hooks to get us excited to explore the world of science fiction!
Both pieces hold up to my definition of science fiction. I defined it as literature that included elements that may or may not be real. There were things like time travel and aliens presented in these pieces and to our knowledge on Earth, those things do not exist. But, they may exist without us knowing, which lines up with my definition of science fiction.
I really enjoyed these pieces because they are kind of like mysteries, and I am fascinated by other people's perception of the future. I think it's interesting how the views of authors who wrote books like Little Brother and 1984 are so much different than the writers of Star Trek. I also enjoy seeing things that aren't real, but may become real in the future!
I feel like these pieces were chosen because they were good open ended pieces. They left us with a lot of questions about why and how. They gave us a little taste of everything and exposed us to the confusion that is present in this kind of literature. These pieces also acted as big hooks to get us excited to explore the world of science fiction!
Both pieces hold up to my definition of science fiction. I defined it as literature that included elements that may or may not be real. There were things like time travel and aliens presented in these pieces and to our knowledge on Earth, those things do not exist. But, they may exist without us knowing, which lines up with my definition of science fiction.
I really enjoyed these pieces because they are kind of like mysteries, and I am fascinated by other people's perception of the future. I think it's interesting how the views of authors who wrote books like Little Brother and 1984 are so much different than the writers of Star Trek. I also enjoy seeing things that aren't real, but may become real in the future!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Science Fiction Blog #1
My name is Maria Brock. My passion is with horses and this last year I rescued and rehabilitated a horse of my own. I swim for the school and do high school rodeo as well as 4-H.
My paramount experience with science fiction would have to be when I read the Hunger Games. I started them when my best friends made a huge stink about them, and fell in love. I have read all three of the Hunger Games books multiple times and own them in hardback, paperback, and digitally. Yes, I am a serious Hunger Games nerd with plans to go to the premiere of the movie dressed as one of the characters. After discovering science fiction through the Hunger Games, I started to enjoy it more and began watching the TV show, Terra Nova.
In my opinion, science fiction is any form of literature (books, movies, stories, etc) that includes things that are potentially possible in our world, but not discovered or created yet.
My paramount experience with science fiction would have to be when I read the Hunger Games. I started them when my best friends made a huge stink about them, and fell in love. I have read all three of the Hunger Games books multiple times and own them in hardback, paperback, and digitally. Yes, I am a serious Hunger Games nerd with plans to go to the premiere of the movie dressed as one of the characters. After discovering science fiction through the Hunger Games, I started to enjoy it more and began watching the TV show, Terra Nova.
In my opinion, science fiction is any form of literature (books, movies, stories, etc) that includes things that are potentially possible in our world, but not discovered or created yet.
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