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A classic whose scientific weight is far greater than its fantasy weight
Rasheed 2022-03-22 09:01:14
As the world's top journal Nature, only two columns of Letters and Articles publish papers. . There is even a column in Nature that publishes science fiction within 1,000 words. . Since 1929, Nature has only published reviews of 20 science fiction films. . That includes the Contact I watched tonight. . In my opinion, it's almost one of Hollywood's most science-heavy films to date, with a science that far exceeds that of fantasy, and thus a higher level than most commercial sci-fi films. . And the scientific spirit conveyed in it is even more exciting. . The spirit of science has nothing to do with the limitations of science. It can not only doubt and reflect on science itself, but also challenge religion, art, the entire human civilization, and even the ultimate truth of the universe. It is the most perfect expression of philosophical spirit. Its goal In fact, there is only one: the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Its attitude is proud and humble at the same time; its end is hope and despair at the same time. . When the protagonist Ellie crossed the Einstein-Rosen bridge to the Vega galaxy, when science and logic could no longer reasonably show the alien civilization, the director gave an incomparably romantic and magnificent imaginary picture. It gives a proper finishing touch to the whole film based on rigorous logic. . As science students, the spirit of science seems to have been subtly integrated into our personality and thinking. . Sometimes when we see the power of technology, we can actually process parts like this, we can make processors like this, and we can actually generate light like this, and we can't help but sigh at the science that can change human society. How fortunate it is to contribute to the world. . .
Extended Reading
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Young Ellie: [after the funeral] CQ, this is W9GFO, do you copy?
[sniff]
Young Ellie: Dad, this is Ellie, come back?... This is Eleanor Arroway, transmitting on 14.2 megahertz.
[pleading]
Young Ellie: Dad, are you there? Come back? Dad, are you there? Dad, this is Ellie...
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Michael Kitz: Your having sent this announcement all over the world may well constitute a breach of national security.
Ellie Arroway: This isn't a person-to-person call. You can't possibly think that a civilization sending this kind of message would intend it just for Americans.
Michael Kitz: I'm saying you might have consulted us; obviously, the contents of this message could be extremely sensitive.
Ellie Arroway: You want to classify prime numbers now?