Science Fiction often becomes Science Fact
We all know this is a true statement. The Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and all kinds of other television programs have reminded us. And there are a lot of books about this very subject, but I found it profoundly interesting that Delegate Ray Canterbury of West Virginia is proposing having sci-fi novels as part of the curricula for high school—how cool is that?
In a recent interview published on Blastr Ray said, “I’m not interested in fantasy novels about dragons. I’m primarily interested in things where advanced technology is a key component of the storyline, both in terms of the problems that it presents and the solutions that it offers.”
His interest is in getting kids to look at science as a possible career choice, and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been writing for engineers and scientists for a long time and they are some of the smartest, most creative people I know. They are always thinking up new ways to create a better world. Isn’t that the type of citizen we want?
Although I believe that fiction, whether science fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction is healthy to read and broadens our potential and our openness to knew ideas, science fiction has that added benefit of “making science look fun.” My novels (like Revision 7: DNA ) are the types of novels he’s talking about. But that’s not all…
I’m so in line with his thinking that I have another project that’s near and dear to my heart: EntertainmentEngineering.com. My business partner and fellow editor friend started the magazines for the same reason that Delegate Canterbury speaks about. The coolest technologies these days are being used in movies, at theme parks, in sports arenas, and broadcasting.
I say, “If you want to get kids excited about science take them to Disneyland.” A quick behind-the-scenes walk at a show like Ka in Las Vegas will have any young boy or girl interested in the nuances of technology and how they can make a simple stage into a spectacle. Check this video out:
Look, we can’t make kids love math or physics by forcing mundane problems down their throats without showing them some of the cool stuff that technology and a clear grasp of math and physics can do. Oh, and you might let them know that not only do these careers offer some fun stuff to work on, but they are some of the highest paid jobs in industry.
So, my hat goes off to Ray and I hope he can help get the word out that reading science fiction can not only be fun, but profitable as well.
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Terry Persun writes in many genres, including historical fiction, mainstream, literary, and science fiction/fantasy. He is a Pushcart nominee. His latest poetry collection is “ And Now This . His novel, Cathedral of Dreams is a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year finalist in the science fiction category. His novel Sweet Song just won a Silver IPPY Award, too. His latest novel is, Revision 7: DNA , a sci-fi thriller. Terry’s website is: www.TerryPersun.com or you can find him on Amazon HERE.
In a recent interview published on Blastr Ray said, “I’m not interested in fantasy novels about dragons. I’m primarily interested in things where advanced technology is a key component of the storyline, both in terms of the problems that it presents and the solutions that it offers.”
His interest is in getting kids to look at science as a possible career choice, and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been writing for engineers and scientists for a long time and they are some of the smartest, most creative people I know. They are always thinking up new ways to create a better world. Isn’t that the type of citizen we want?
Although I believe that fiction, whether science fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction is healthy to read and broadens our potential and our openness to knew ideas, science fiction has that added benefit of “making science look fun.” My novels (like Revision 7: DNA ) are the types of novels he’s talking about. But that’s not all…
I’m so in line with his thinking that I have another project that’s near and dear to my heart: EntertainmentEngineering.com. My business partner and fellow editor friend started the magazines for the same reason that Delegate Canterbury speaks about. The coolest technologies these days are being used in movies, at theme parks, in sports arenas, and broadcasting.
I say, “If you want to get kids excited about science take them to Disneyland.” A quick behind-the-scenes walk at a show like Ka in Las Vegas will have any young boy or girl interested in the nuances of technology and how they can make a simple stage into a spectacle. Check this video out:
Look, we can’t make kids love math or physics by forcing mundane problems down their throats without showing them some of the cool stuff that technology and a clear grasp of math and physics can do. Oh, and you might let them know that not only do these careers offer some fun stuff to work on, but they are some of the highest paid jobs in industry.
So, my hat goes off to Ray and I hope he can help get the word out that reading science fiction can not only be fun, but profitable as well.
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Terry Persun writes in many genres, including historical fiction, mainstream, literary, and science fiction/fantasy. He is a Pushcart nominee. His latest poetry collection is “ And Now This . His novel, Cathedral of Dreams is a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year finalist in the science fiction category. His novel Sweet Song just won a Silver IPPY Award, too. His latest novel is, Revision 7: DNA , a sci-fi thriller. Terry’s website is: www.TerryPersun.com or you can find him on Amazon HERE.
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