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Device Interviews
by Emily T. GriffithsDevice is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a story that uses science to drive the action of the plot and dissect it for scientific integrity. 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 San Diego, we have top-class research institutions and innovative technology start-ups which can help us review various scientific plot devices critically. We'll discuss the alterations made, if any, 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 wonder? Or does it contribute to the public’s misunderstanding of science? In short, does it pay off?
Copyright: 2019
Episodes
Indy game designer E McNeill and Derrick Acosta from Mega64 - S1E5 - Presence Mechanism
0s · PublishedMichael Wall from the San Diego Natrual History Museum - S1E4 - Ants, Ants, Revolution
0s · PublishedDavid Holway from University of California, San Diego - S1E4 - Ants, Ants, Revolution
0s · PublishedLisa Will and Shane Haggard from San Diego City College - S1E3 - Loom Moon
37m · PublishedOur interview with Lisa and Shane for the third episode of Device! Check out our full episode on Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer - Loom Moon
Heidi Dewer from the National Marine Fisheries Service - S1E2 - Once Bitten
0s · PublishedWendy Benchley Shark Advocate - S1E2 - Once Bitten
0s · PublishedLiz, Osi and Dani from Scripps Institute of Oceanography - S1E1 - Cat's Cradle
38m · PublishedAlex Tardy from the National Weather Service - S1E1 - Cat's Climate
29m · PublishedDevice Interviews has 8 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 1:44:48. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 4th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on March 22nd, 2024 08:44.