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The Georgia Tech Honors Program welcomes Dr. Sidney Perkowitz, professor of physics at Emory University, who will speak on "Hollywood Science: Good for Hollywood, Bad for Science?"
Abstract:
There’s plenty of science in Hollywood’s science fiction and superhero
films, but how much of it is real and how much is pure Hollywood? It’s hard to
tell because these films often amp up a meaningful scientific premise to
enhance reality, improve dramatic impact, or support stunning special effects.
Examples include superhuman powers arising from favorable mutations, human
clones used for spare body parts, and breakthroughs like intelligent robots,
fusion power, and faster-than-light space travel. Dr. Perkowitz will show clips
from a variety of science fiction films and examples from his book Hollywood Science to illustrate differences and connections between real science and Hollywood
science.
