Reality Check: The Science of Fiction

I wondered if it was possible to implant memories like in the movie Total Recall. So I talked to a neuroscientist to see how plausible it was. Join me as Dr. Kristina Wright takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, Dr. Wright will rank the plausibility of memory implantation in Total Recall on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction- science fact. #TotalRecall #MemoryM...

I wondered if extreme time dilation was possible like in the movie Interstellar. So I talked to an astronomy educator to see how plausible it was. Join me as Athena Brensberger takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode Astro Athens will rank the plausibility of time dilation portrayed in Interstellar on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction- science fact. #interstellar...

I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today. Thankfully so did author Kim Megahee. (Sorry for the mispronunciation in the episode) Kim has written several time-traveling science fiction books and is the first-ever book and author I am featuring on Reality Check. Time Patriot uses history and the theory of time travel to explore the plausibility of the impact Washington would...

I wondered if cyborg soldiers would fight future battles like in the movie Elysium. So I talked to Dr. Justin Clifford, a tactical physical therapist working with military special warfare operators to find out. Join me and Dr. Clifford as we dive deeply into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, Dr. Clifford will rank the plausibility of cyborg soldiers on a 1-5 scale from pure fictio...

I wondered if human kinds inevitable future would have us looking and living like the people on Wall-E. So I talked to Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness for his perspective on the plausibility of this potential future. Join me and Steve as we take a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode Steve will rank the plausibility of a Wall-E future on a 1-5 scale from pure fi...

I wondered if the creation of a super soldier was possible outside the cinematic universe of "Captain America". So I talked to Dr. Guilermo Escalante, Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology, who is also a leading researcher in PED’s to see how plausible it really was. Join me as Dr. Escalante takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, we will rank the plau...

The Day After Tomorrow Starring Dennis Quaid - Jake Gyllenhaal - Emmy Rossum Special Podcast Guest : Carly Cassady, meteorologist. I was intrigued by the rapid climate shifts depicted in "The Day After Tomorrow" when it came out. Could our planet really experience such drastic changes in a short period? To explore this fascinating topic, I invited Carly Cassady, a meteorologist, to delve into the...

WarGames (1983) Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and John Wood. I wondered if AI could ever gain the decision-making capability to become powerful enough to decide the fate of humanity through nuclear warfare as depicted in the movie WarGames. So, I talked to Noah Healy, an expert in game theory, nuclear engineering, and economics to see how plausible it really is. Join me as Noah takes us...

I talked to a geneticist about the plausibility of the genetic manipulation used by the Bene Gesserit order in the world of Dune. Please support my new podcast by subscribing through your favorite podcast app, liking, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheck. Podcast Comment and...

The Reality of Sci-Fi: I, Robot and the Future of AI" with Heidi Campo and Shon Harris** Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo here, and if you've ever been captivated by the futuristic world of I, Robot, you're in for a treat. Today, we dive deep into the realms of artificial intelligence, centralized systems, and the ethical implications of our rapidly advancing tech world. With expert gue...

** Show Notes : "The Science Behind Jurassic Park" with Heidi Campo** Hello, fellow Sci-Fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo, and today we're diving deep into the fascinating world of genetics, inspired by none other than the iconic movie, *Jurassic Park*. If you've ever sat on the edge of your seat, captivated by the idea of dinosaurs roaming the Earth once again, then this episode is for you! 1. **...

Welcome to the official launch of Reality Check: The Science of Fiction. I'm your host, Heidi Campo, and I'm inviting you to join me on an exhilarating journey through space, time, science, and fiction. As a self-proclaimed sci-fi addict, I often find myself wondering about the plausibility of the concepts I see on screen. That curiosity sparked the creation of this podcast, where I'll explore the...