Science Fiction

Science Fiction

A silhouette of a child stands on a sunlit path in a dense, dark forest with tall trees and foliage surrounding the scene.
19mins
David S. Goyer explains how paying attention to mystery, and not brushing it aside, became the foundation for the way he builds stories, characters, and worlds.
A radio telescope points at the night sky, where stars are arranged in the shape of a large question mark.
13mins
"We've sent out one or two little messages, but we certainly aren't investing billions of dollars shouting out into the cosmos saying, "Hey, we are here. Come say hi.""
A man in a blazer holds up a yellow card with black line drawings and gestures with his other hand against a plain background.
8mins
"There is interesting ethical questions about how we should actually conduct ourselves in [a space colonization] exploration phase."
A marble statue with feet and draped clothing stands next to a wall outlet, connected by a white power cord against a black background.
3mins
Journalist Steven Kotler on digital immortality and the tech that could keep us “alive,” forever.
5mins
Why does time move forward but not backward? Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains.
A glowing, radiant figure stands atop dark rocks near a mountain, with bright light illuminating the scene in a monochrome, sketch-like style.
According to author and entrepreneur Steven Kotler, at some point this century, we will confront the prospect of immortality.
John Templeton Foundation