LIB 200 Critical thinking blog

      The kind of science and technology I want to talk about is time travel in the movie Dejavu (staring Denzel Washington.) This movie does not show real science, but it is inspired by scientific possibility, which is what science fiction normally does. I think the science in the movie has been dumbed down for the viewers because it wants to show the "cool" effects. The directors of the movie make the whole time traveling concept appealing by having a ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families blown up in New Orleans on Mardi Gras. Denzel is then brought in to assist in the massive investigation, and gets attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit, one that uses spacefolding technology to directly look back a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber, Denzel gets an idea in his head: could they use the device to actually travel back in time and not only prevent the bombing but also the murder of a local woman whose truck was used in the bombing? I believe that by doing this, it grabs the audience's attention. For my chosen imaginiative I believe that it does give me a sense of awe because the movie was amazing. Anyone who I know who has actually seen the movie has given it a great review. The way they use new forms of technology in the movie makes you feel like you are right there at the scene of the investigation. I would have to say that it inspires me because the movie is so mind blowing that it really does start to make you think. Can this possibly be done in the future? Can scientists go back into time to stop future occurances? I know it sounds bizaar but, think about how much of a better place the world could be. I dont think my response to the imaginary text is typical because most people would think that is crazy talk. I see it like this, If we can rewind live Television, and replay it, then why can't we go becak into time and fix things? Technology has taken us so far so I can only imagine where it will take us years from now. I am not sure if most people in The U.S. would have the same reaction as me because everybody has a different mind and way of thinking. What I might think is normal others might think is crazy. I believe that serious science is harder to sell to audiences than science fiction because most people probably won't understand it. People pay more attention to things that they can understand or to things that capture their attention. However, I dont think there is a limit to what kind of science can be ‘popular’ with audiences because as I stated before, everyone has a different opinion on everything. What might capture one person's eye might not catch anothers. One type of science that I can say is popular in this age is networks that help you communicate with people. Almost everyone I know has some kind of webpage whether it be facebook, twitter, or tumblr. These webpages help us give out our opnions on everyday subjects as well as helps us stay connected with one another.