Prophets of Science Fiction

Name: Prophets of Science Fiction
Genre: Science Fiction
Cast: Ridley Scott, Jonathan Adams, Michio Kaku

TV Series2011 – 20121h1 season · 8 episodes

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An auteur of science fiction himself, Scott goes from behind the camera to on-air guide to explore the relationship between genre and the constantly-evolving worlds of science and technology. From Isaac Asimov, to Jules Verne, to Robert Heinlein, to George Lucas, the dreams of storytellers often become the inspiration for researchers seeking mankind's next transformative discovery.

Stars: Ridley Scott Jonathan Adams Michio Kaku

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E1Mary ShelleyNov 9, 2011 · 1h · Mary Shelley set out to make a fictitious monster, and along the way she created a masterpiece. She stitches together a patchwork of legend, technology and personal tragedy giving life to her novel Frankenstein.TVmaze 7.0

E2Philip K. DickNov 16, 2011 · 1h · Philip K. Dick lived a life of ever-shifting realities straight from the pages of his science fiction stories. His ideas have influenced the development of real-life breakthroughs in everything from robotics to law enforcement.TVmaze 6.3

E3H.G. WellsNov 23, 2011 · 1h · H.G. Wells established himself as a science fiction writer of almost clairvoyant talent and his tales of high-tech adventure hold an ominous warning of the dark side of progress.TVmaze 7.0

E4Arthur C. ClarkeNov 30, 2011 · 1h · Some science fiction writers are content to predict, but Arthur C. Clarke creates. His collaboration with Stanley Kubrick pioneered videophones, tablet computers and commercial spaceflight, and his legacy continues to inspire.TVmaze 7.0

E5Isaac AsimovFeb 15, 2012 · 1h · Isaac Asimov dreamed of a future where robots perform the dirty work of mankind. His stories led to the creation of real-life industrial robots and inspired generations to embrace the technology of a robot friendly world.TVmaze 5.5

E6Jules VerneFeb 22, 2012 · 1h · Jules Verne is the ultimate futurist with a legacy of sci-fi stories predicting everything from fuel cell technology to viral advertising. His extraordinary voyages span from the center of the Earth to the surface of the moon.TVmaze 6.5

E7Robert HeinleinFeb 29, 2012 · 1h · Author Robert Heinlein predicted the science of the future, digging deeper into the impact of technology on individual lives. A seeming contradiction, his stories address themes of both patriotism and man's inability to cooperate.TVmaze 6.0

E8George LucasMar 7, 2012 · 1h · Star Wars is one of the defining science fiction works of the later 20th century, and the imagination of George Lucas has inspired generations of scientists and engineers to push the envelope of technology.TVmaze 6.0

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Ridley ScottRidley Scott Jonathan AdamsNarrator Michio KakuMichio Kaku - Theoretical Physicist

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Premiered: November 9, 2011
Ended: March 7, 2012
Status: Ended
Network: Science
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 1602