Chuck Adler
Physics professor and author of Wizards, Aliens, and Starships (Princeton University Press, 2014), who discusses physics and math in science fiction and fantasy throughout the interview.
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Feb 14, 2014 • 1h 36min
Chuck Adler, “Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction” (Princeton UP, 2014)
Chuck Adler, physics professor and author of Wizards, Aliens, and Starships, explores the physics and math behind science fiction and fantasy. He analyzes Star Trek teleportation and other technologies. He discusses plausibility versus perfect accuracy, detecting extraterrestrial life and AI prospects, and whether a space elevator could really work.
