{"id":4199,"date":"2010-04-04T03:24:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-04T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=4199"},"modified":"2010-04-05T11:24:14","modified_gmt":"2010-04-05T18:24:14","slug":"between-science-and-science-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=4199","title":{"rendered":"Between Science and Science Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Do robots have legal rights? Do cyborgs dream about virtual sheep? Between Science and Science Fiction, a weekly lecture series organized by Uri Aviv, ICON Festival director, will examine these topics and beyond from April to June at the Hemda Centre for Science Education in Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n

The opening lecture will be presented on Tuesday, April 6 at 19:00 by Dr. Aharon Hauptman<\/a>: Between Science and Science Fiction \u2013 the reciprocal inspiration between science fiction writers and scientists<\/strong>. Dr. Hauptman will discuss scientific research and technological advances that have inspired fiction, and science fiction that has influenced scientific thought. Dr. Hauptman is a senior researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Technology Analysis and Forecasting at Tel Aviv University, former editor of \u201cFantasy 2000\u201d and was one of the founders of the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy.<\/p>\n

Exploring the relationship of science fiction to contemporary science and technology, the series will include:<\/p>\n

13.4.10 Bio-Cybernetics: Do Cyborgs Dream of Virtual Sheep? \u2013 the disappearing border between humans and machines<\/strong>. Since the dawn of history humans have created machines to fulfill their needs and desires. The lecture will discuss new machines that integrate with the body and brain in a variety of ways and show how they can lead to the creation of a better worlds\u2026real or imaginary. Lecturer: Roey Tzezana<\/a>, doctoral researcher in nano-technology and tissue engineering at the Technion, and science writer in Galileo, Hayadan, Blazer and other journals.<\/p>\n

27.4.10 Law and Artificial Intelligence \u2013 do robots have legal rights and responsibilities?<\/strong> Technology challenges the legal system. The development of transportation created a need for changes in the law, then flight, the internet and more recently cloning. The lecture will survey the theoretical issue of the rights to identity evoked by the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and will deal with the ethical problems and legal implications of the law with regard to AI. Lecturer: Jonathan Klinger, Adv<\/a>., is a Cyberlaw attorney and consults high-tech companies, internet sites and start-ups.<\/p>\n

4.5.10 Revolutions in Science and Science Fiction as an Outcome of Thought Experiments<\/strong>. Thoughts of \u201cWhat would happen if?\u201d are essential to scientific research, and form the foundation of speculative writing. Similarities and differences between scientific thought experiments and speculative thought in the creation of science fiction will be discussed. Lecturer: Dr. Arieh Varm, lecturer on Philosophy of Science, author of \u201cRationality and Progress in Science\u201d.<\/p>\n

11.5.10 Nanotechnology: From Dream to Reality and Back<\/strong>. The talk will examine the science fiction origins of nanotechnology; the current state of this area of research, and dreams for the future. Lecturer: Dr. Aharon Hauptman<\/p>\n

25.5.10 Where is the Flying Car and What Happened to the Laser Gun? \u2013 energy, transportation and weapons in the future.<\/strong> A survey of the future world of energy, transportation and weapons \u2013 the one predicted by science fiction as opposed to that which is presented by scientists and engineers. The talk will focus on the problems confronting researchers in these fields today (production, transfer and storage of energy, miniaturization and reusable waste), the challenges in realizing fantasies and developments on the cutting edge of science and technology that will be found in every home in the near or distant future and how they compare to the wonders of science fiction. Lecturer: Moty Friedman, doctoral researcher in Physics on lasers and holograms at the Weizmann Institute.<\/p>\n

1.6.10 Escaping Earth \u2013 on space elevators, space stations on the moon, colonizing Mars and space travel.<\/strong> Dwindling resources will force us to aspire to the stars. How the vision of science fiction is reflected in current space programs, and how has it influenced them? When will we see space stations on the moon, colonization of Mars or the famous space elevator? Lecturer: Yoav Landesman, satellite engineer in the Israeli space industry.<\/p>\n

8.6.10 Predictions of War \u2013 science fiction and future wars.<\/strong> Lecturer: Dr. Ilana Gomel, senior lecturer in English and American Studies, Tel Aviv University<\/p>\n

The lectures will take place at Hemda, 7 Hapardes Street, Tel Aviv, on Tuesdays, from 19:00 \u2013 21:00. The course is open to the public and the cost of participation is 480 NIS, with a 10% discount for soldiers and senior citizens. It is also possible to register for a single lecture<\/strong>. To register by phone: 03-5210802, Sunday \u2013 Thursday between 15:00 and 19:00, via email: culture@hemda.org.il<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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