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Fiction Science

Alan Boyle
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Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month.

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Latest Episodes

Tim Chawaga, the author of a climate-fiction thriller titled "Salvagia," weaves the implications of future sea-level rise and other high-tech twists into a Florida murder mystery.

Tech pioneer Nathan Myhrvold and paleontologist Thomas Holtz discuss how dinosaur science has evolved over the past three decades - and do a reality check on the latest "Jurassic World" dino-movie.

Mario Juric, director of the University of Washington's DiRAC Institute, explains why astronomers are celebrating the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's "First Look" at the cosmos - and tells you how to join the party.

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, authors of "The AI Con," say the benefits of AI are being played up while the costs are being played down — and they lay out strategies for fighting the hype.

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Tim Chawaga
Author of the novel 'Salvagia'
Diversion Books
Episode: Thriller explores Florida's flooded future
Nathan Myhrvold
Tech pioneer and CEO of Intellectual Ventures
Intellectual Ventures
Episode: Dinosaur facts vs. fiction in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
Thomas Holtz
Paleontologist at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Dinosaur facts vs. fiction in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
Mario Juric
Director of the University of Washington's DiRAC Institute and member of the Rubin Team
University of Washington
Episode: How the Rubin Observatory will change astronomy
Emily M. Bender
Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington
Episode: Get a reality check on AI hype
Alex Hanna
Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute
Episode: Get a reality check on AI hype
Ray Nayler
Science fiction author, renowned for his novel 'Where the Axe Is Buried'
Episode: How dictators use tech in fact and fiction
Christopher Mason
Biomedical researcher studying the health effects of long-term spaceflight
Cornell University
Episode: How humans will be reinvented for life in space
John E. Moores
Planetary scientist and co-author of Daydreaming in the Solar System
Author
Episode: Scientists dream up solar system adventures

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Alan Boyle
Host of the Fiction Science Podcast, known for his expertise in science journalism and a deep appreciation for science fiction.
Dominica Phetteplace
Co-host of the Fiction Science Podcast and a science-fiction writer, bringing a creative perspective to the discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great show

    Alan Boyle combines a love of science fiction with a science journalist’s sensibilities to separate fantasy from reality in this entertaining and illuminating show. Fascinating guests and smart questions have made this one of my regular listens.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Todd Seattle
    United States4 years ago

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Thriller explores Florida's flooded future
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Clearing West, the scholarship and what impact that had on your writing?
Clarion West is a six-week writing workshop that significantly helped in developing world-building skills and fostering connections with other writers.
Thriller explores Florida's flooded future
Q: What inspired you to write a tale that blends crime fiction with climate fiction?
The inspiration came from the idea of living at sea and the necessity to explore alternative ways of living in a future impacted by climate change.
How humans will be reinvented for life in space
Q: What were the big discoveries about adaptation to life in space from the NASA TWINS study?
The study showed that although the body undergoes many physiological changes in space, over 90% of these return to normal within months after returning to Earth.
How dictators use tech in fact and fiction
Q: What warning does Nayler wish to convey through his novel?
He hopes to reflect on the potential consequences of continuing down the path of current authoritarian trends and technological misuse.
How dictators use tech in fact and fiction
Q: How did Ray Nayler come up with the idea for his novel?
He drew on his experiences living in various authoritarian regimes and the trends he observed in the consolidation of power and data.

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4. Mario Juric
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7. Ray Nayler
8. Christopher Mason

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