Quotes about science and sci-fi
January 4, 2015 4:01 PM Subscribe
Please help me find good quotes about how and why sci-fi is inspired by science, or how science is inspired by sci-fi.
Best answer: Dr. Marc D. Rayman: "I worked on a mission called Deep Space One, which was the first interplanetary mission to use ion propulsion to travel around the solar system. And the first time I ever heard of ion propulsion was in the Star Trek episode 'Spock's Brain'. Aliens come to the Enterprise, and before they do their dastardly deed, Kirk walks over to Spock and says, 'How do you read, Mr. Spock?' 'Configuration unidentified. Ion propulsion. High velocity, though of a unique technology.' And Scotty says, 'I've never seen anything like her! And ion propulsion, at that! They could teach us a thing or two.' And so the opportunity to connect what I saw in Star Trek as a little kid to what I'm doing now as an adult is very, very exciting."
posted by kyrademon at 6:29 PM on January 4, 2015
posted by kyrademon at 6:29 PM on January 4, 2015
Best answer: Science fiction is the most important literature in the history of the world, because it's the history of ideas, the history of our civilization birthing itself. ...Science fiction is central to everything we've ever done, and people who make fun of science fiction writers don't know what they're talking about.”
― Ray Bradbury
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 1:12 AM on January 5, 2015
― Ray Bradbury
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 1:12 AM on January 5, 2015
Best answer: Not sure if this applies for what you're looking for or not, but it's from Arthur C. Clarke and it's lovely: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
posted by Mchelly at 6:30 AM on January 5, 2015
posted by Mchelly at 6:30 AM on January 5, 2015
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posted by HeroZero at 4:59 PM on January 4, 2015