
The Who Was? Podcast
Sally Ride & Jules Verne
Jun 29, 2022
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and Jules Verne, a pioneer of science fiction, discuss their careers and inspirations. They explore misconceptions about Verne's books and Ride's impact on women in space exploration and science education. The hosts engage listeners in multiple games related to Verne and space. The episode concludes with inspiring stories, a game winner announcement, and upcoming episode teasers.
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- Jules Verne's novels combined real-life science with fantastical stories, inspiring real-life adventures and even the first science fiction movie.
- Sally Ride's pioneering work as an astronaut and efforts to promote science education, especially for girls, left a lasting impact on science and exploration.
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Jules Verne: A Science Fiction Pioneer
Jules Verne, born in France in 1850, wrote many classic novels that combined real-life science with fantastical stories, predicting technologies like submarines and rockets to space. His most famous work, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' inspired real-life adventures and even the first science fiction movie.
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