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The Science in The Fiction

Marty Kurylowicz and Holly Carson
Artificial Intelligence
Moon Colonization
Helium-3 Mining
Consciousness
Artemis Program
Cryptocurrency
Apollo Moon Rock Samples
Lunar Dust
Fusion Technology
Future Moon Economics
Intelligence
Virtual Reality
Osiris-Rex Mission
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Science Fiction
Space Exercise
Class Disparity
Planetary Protection
Geoengineering
Climate Change

This is both a science and a science fiction podcast. We dig deep into the biggest ideas in science fiction, using science to elevate the conversation about sci-fi, and sci-fi to promote science education, curiosity and vision. We talk to science fiction authors about the science in their fiction, then talk to scientists about the same topic, and catalyze conversations between the two.

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Marty speaks to Nicholas Keating Casborro about the hard-scrabble, dystopian world portrayed in his book 'Vitalerium: Descent into the Void'.  This is a far future space opera where faster than light travel is made possible by the exo... more

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Chris Kulp is a professional physicist and science fiction author, who has won the Mike Resnick award for his first published story ‘What Would You Pay for a Second Chance’.  We talk about his second novel ‘Lost Origins’, a space oper... more

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Adrian Tchaikovsky is a bestselling British author whose work has taken the science fiction world by storm since his seminal sci-fi novel Children of Time, which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2016.  Its sequel Children of Ruin won... more

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This is the second part of Marty's conversation with Julius Csotonyi about dark ecology in relation to the dark rogue world of Chris Beckett’s book 'Dark Eden'.  We discuss the extraordinary existence of anoxygenic autotrophic bacteri... more

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Keating Casbarro
Author of 'Vitalerium'
Episode: Nicholas Keating Casbarro on World-Building in 'Vitalerium'
Chris Kulp
Professional physicist and science fiction author
Lycoming College
Episode: Chris Kulp on Artificial Intelligence in 'Lost Origins'
Adrian Tchaikovsky
A best-selling British author known for his work in science fiction, including the renowned 'Children of Time' series.
Episode: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Dark Ecology in 'Shroud'
Julius Csotonyi
Thermal vent biologist and scientific illustrator
University of Victoria
Episode: Julius Csotonyi on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden' - Part 1
Chris Beckett
Author of the Dark Eden trilogy, explores themes of civilization and ecology in his work.
Author
Episode: Chris Beckett on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden'
Susan MacKinnon
A friend of the hosts, referred to as the local expert on Ursula K. LeGuin
Episode: Susan MacKinnon on Ursula K. LeGuin in 'The Left Hand of Darkness' and 'The Dispossessed'
Douglas Phillips
Science fiction author known for his Quantum series
Episode: Douglas Phillips on Extra Dimensions in 'Quantum Space'
Barron Wenham
A highly informed 10-year-old with a keen interest in physics and mathematics
Episode: Barron Wenham on Cosmology and Astrophysics in the Mind of a Super Smart Kid
Henry Erlich
Researcher emeritus at the Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute and author of 'Genetic Reconstruction of the Past'.
Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
Episode: Henry Erlich on DNA Sequencing Technology in 'Genetic Reconstruction of the Past'

Host

Marty Karylovich
Co-host of the podcast, often engaging authors and scientists in discussions that connect fiction and scientific themes.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Interesting topics, conversations, excellent lineup of guests and lovely presenters! Marty and Holly come across super nice. Would love to catch an “episode in the making” in a pub!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dev acc
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • An Important Meaning Making Sythesis

    The science fiction umbrella is large and is not as connected to hard physical science principles as it once was. That divide persists in the science fiction community between the hard sci purists and other tribes.

    The podcast does an excellent job of re-grounding science fiction discussion with the science. It is mindful, however, that science fiction has come to embrace the social sciences and humanities. Through dialogue between real scientists and the creators, a deeper understan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CavemanLawyer
    United States2 years ago

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Reviewers note the diverse range of guests and topics, often praising the accessibility of complex scientific ideas within the context of science fiction.
Listeners appreciate the engaging mix of fiction and science, highlighting the deep, thoughtful discussions that elevate their understanding of both fields.

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Chris Beckett on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden'
Q: How did you approach writing from a female perspective?
Beckett indicates opportunity arose from the characters' narratives and finds it interesting to explore female perspectives.
Chris Beckett on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden'
Q: What inspired the setting of Dark Eden?
The original inspiration came from viewing an inverted computer screen, leading to the idea of a luminous forest on a dark planet.
Douglas Phillips on Extra Dimensions in 'Quantum Time'
Q: So tell us about your theory of time travel. How do you travel forward in time and backward?
You expand emprose time and collapse forward time, allowing an individual to experience time differently, essentially enabling time travel to the future while establishing an anchor to return to the original timeline.
Douglas Phillips on Extra Dimensions in 'Quantum Time'
Q: Tell us about the Ixtlub civilization.
The Ixtlub civilization represents a species that has learned to navigate and manipulate four-dimensional space, suggesting advanced technological capabilities.
Henry Erlich on DNA Sequencing Technology in 'Genetic Reconstruction of the Past'
Q: What does PCR do, and why is it so significant?
PCR amplifies small amounts of DNA, allowing for the detection of even minute samples, which has revolutionized forensic science.

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1. Nicholas Keating Casbarro
2. Chris Kulp
3. Adrian Tchaikovsky
4. Julius Csotonyi
5. Chris Beckett
6. Susan MacKinnon
7. Douglas Phillips
8. Barron Wenham

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