arXiv Open Access 2024

Science Fiction Media Representations of Exoplanets: Portrayals of Changing Astronomical Discoveries

Emma Johanna Puranen Emily Finer Christiane Helling V Anne Smith

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Interest in science fiction's (SF's) potential science communication use is hindered by concerns about SF misrepresenting science. This study addresses these concerns by asking how SF media reflects scientific findings in exoplanet science. A database of SF exoplanets was analysed using a Bayesian network to find interconnected interactions between planetary characterisation features and literary data. Results reveal SF exoplanets designed after the discovery of real exoplanets are less Earth-like, providing statistical evidence that SF incorporates rapidly-evolving science. Understanding SF's portrayal of science is crucial for its potential use in science communication.

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physics.pop-ph

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Emma Johanna Puranen

Emily Finer

Christiane Helling

V Anne Smith

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Puranen, E.J., Finer, E., Helling, C., Smith, V.A. (2024). Science Fiction Media Representations of Exoplanets: Portrayals of Changing Astronomical Discoveries. https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00684

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Bahasa: en
Sumber Database: arXiv
Akses: Open Access ✓