Comments on: Science Friday: SETI Discovery + Video Paper + Touchable Holograms + Slimy Creatures + more

By: penguin44

penguin44 — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:26:54 +0000

Just saw a video report on that ‘video paper’. It’s not. In the EW issue only released in New York and LA, the AD insert is Cardboard with a small LCD screen behind it. All the reports state you cant even roll the magazine up or fold it because the screen will break.

By: darenw

darenw — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:25:43 +0000

Having worked for her professionally, I know first-hand how popular she is with the public. She is a world-class scientist, a busy director of a team of other world class scientists and the CICLOPS staff, and an all around interesting human being dedicated to bringing the best of Cassini’s unique and precious images to the public. She does this all with style, creativity, and an occasional touch of humor while holding high standards.

While it was hard work and extra hours with sometimes seemingly impossible challenges, I accomplished a lot under her leadership. I found her to be fair, intelligent, honest and generous. Inspired to do my best and beyond, I am better off for my time with CICLOPS.

I’d be delighted to see a cameo of Carolyn Porco in this movie. She deserves the honor and would add a point of interest for many people.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:20:11 +0000

Poor UCDOM withhis/hercrappy life having worked with Dr. Porco. Sounds like UCDOM is on a jealousy trip! My side of the story … having worked directly with Dr. Porco, and having been a colleague for many, many years, I signed the petition because she DOES KNOW her science and she’s brilliant, talented and knows what she is doing and deserves an appearance in the next movie. She has been a pleasure and an honor to work with on the same team. And, let’s be real, movie makers ALWAYS take creative license with science, medicine, technology, etc. As such, the title ‘Advisor’ is just that… Dr. Porco didn’t direct, produce or pay for the movie. She gave her scientific opinion and what the movie powers-that-be want to do with it is their call. With a PhD from Cal Tech, Dr. Porco is not only incredibly competent scientifically (and the first woman to lead a large scientific team for a major space exploration mission!), she has the unique talent to remain constantly enthusiastic and excited by the universe, both in a scientifical and in a very personal way. To me that warrrants a VERY POSITIVE VOTE FOR A CAMEO APPEARANCE in any movie that relates the universe for us movie goers.

Get a life UCDOM!

By: jomama

jomama — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:41:41 +0000

ucdom: I’m with The Cat on this one. Having encountered Carolyn P in a professional capacity and come off the better for it, I signed the petition to get her in the movie. I can’t see the point in your negativity but good luck with your petition.

By: The Cat

The Cat — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:58:50 +0000

Speaking as someone how *knows* Carolyn Porco and *has* worked with her, I think people here are abusing the anonymous nature of this medium rather a lot. She’ll certainly tell you what she thinks and has high standards for people she works with, but if you do your part of the work, she’s actually wonderful to work with.

Also, people need to be aware of how Hollywood works with science advisers. From talking to Carolyn as well as several other friends who have been consultants on various movies and TV shows, I can tell you right now that their advice isn’t always taken. In fact, if often seems like it is seldom taken. Part of that is because of needing to protect the plot and/or whiz-bang scenes that sell the product. (Some of that might be not caring or cost concerns, I grant you.) And they aren’t always consulted on every point, either. Outsiders are often only asked for specific input and it’s not always appreciated when they go beyond that.

By: Scott B. here.

Scott B. here. — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:50:52 +0000

#22 & #27 – Right on. SETI is producing quite “real” science. By NOT finding signals from other civilizations, we’re learning something quite profound about the universe in which we live.

I just got back from seeing “District 9″ … I’m not sure I want to find advanced life forms spawned on other worlds anymore. (What’s the emoticon for a nervous smile?)

Scott B. out.

By: AJ

AJ — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:22:54 +0000

Hubble vid is amazing.

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:55:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing!!!! Looking forward to reading books in basically a ‘thin piece of glass’.

By: sebimeyer

sebimeyer — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:29:29 +0000

That Hubble video just completely blew my mind. Thanks for that.

By: Tanner Waterbury

Tanner Waterbury — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:52:24 +0000

DAMMIT! I just discovered that they will only be shipping the Video Versions of the magazines to LA And NY only.