Brains Matter Episode 98 - Science and the movies

I talk to Dr Seth Shostak, from the SETI Institute, on the topic of science and the movies. We cover:
- The portrayal and accuracy of science in entertainment
- Seth’s role as science adviser in the movie remake of “The Day the Earth Stood Still”
- What does a science adviser in a movie do?
- Why is Hollywood using science advisers more of late?
- How important is it to get the science right in movies?
- Society and its view of science versus other pursuits - the difference in attitudes between the west and the east
- Seth’s new book, "Confessions of an Alien Hunter"

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Brains Matter is a podcast out of Australia, which features stories on science, curiosities and general knowledge. It also features interviews with various experts in science and other interesting areas.

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