Scientists and Intellectuals in Entertainment

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Scientists and Intellectuals in Entertainment by William Haloupek, William Haloupek
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Author: William Haloupek ISBN: 9781465864413
Publisher: William Haloupek Publication: December 26, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: William Haloupek
ISBN: 9781465864413
Publisher: William Haloupek
Publication: December 26, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

If the general public has misconceptions about scientists, it is not hard to see why. Scientists and other intellectuals are often poorly portrayed by the entertainment industry. An easy choice for an evil antagonist is a mad scientist. An equally easy choice for a ridiculous fool is a scientist without common sense. These stereotypes are reinforced again and again in movies, television and literature. It’s amazing when any child grows up wanting to be a scientist, in our culture.

The undermining of scientists’ public image is especially acute in science fiction. The genre appeals to people who are interested in science, and they are badly served by writers who misrepresent scientists as bumbling idiots or evil megalomaniacs. The early history of science fiction has some of the best examples.

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If the general public has misconceptions about scientists, it is not hard to see why. Scientists and other intellectuals are often poorly portrayed by the entertainment industry. An easy choice for an evil antagonist is a mad scientist. An equally easy choice for a ridiculous fool is a scientist without common sense. These stereotypes are reinforced again and again in movies, television and literature. It’s amazing when any child grows up wanting to be a scientist, in our culture.

The undermining of scientists’ public image is especially acute in science fiction. The genre appeals to people who are interested in science, and they are badly served by writers who misrepresent scientists as bumbling idiots or evil megalomaniacs. The early history of science fiction has some of the best examples.

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