FOR TEENS: The Science Behind Science Fiction
Sherri Seligson
Science fiction stories are filled with exciting futuristic inventions to help people live, travel, communicate, and have fun! But how much of it is actually science and how much is fiction? This fast-paced talk will highlight some of the science fiction of the past that spurred on the technology we have today, such as robotics, communicators, and laser light sabers. We’ll also learn about some of the fiction that is truly fiction, learning why some of these fantastic ideas can never happen. So strap on your space suits, hop into a wormhole, and get ready for a trip that’s out of this world!