Device
Series produced by Emily T Griffiths
“Device” is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a novel that uses science to drive the story’s action, and dissect it for scientific plausibility.
Frequently, authors incorporate scientific phenomena as a plot device in their fictional stories. This can create thrilling tension, progress the plot, and/or provide the foundation for a philosophical debate. Often a caricature of science is described; it isn't always realisitically plausible. In each episode, we discuss a story that uses science to drive the action of the plot and dissect it for scientific integrity. San Diego has top-class research institutions and innovative technology start-ups which can help us review various scientific plot devices critically. We'll discuss how the author altered reality for the sake of the story. How much was intentional hyperbole, willful manipulation, or perhaps ignorance? Were the alterations minor, and the device highlights a natural... Show full description
5 Pieces
- Added: Oct 04, 2019
- Length: 24:08
- Added: Oct 04, 2019
- Length: 22:44
- Added: Sep 30, 2019
- Length: 22:43
- Added: Sep 30, 2019
- Length: 24:48
- Purchases: 2
- Added: May 01, 2019
- Length: 24:57