Are you ready to defer all your personal decision-making to machines?Polls show that most Americans are uneasy about the unchecked growth of artificial intelligence. The possible misuse of genetic engineering also makes us anxious. We all have a stake in the responsible development of science and technology, but fortunately, science fiction films can help. The moviesEx MachinaandJurassic Parksuggest where A.I. and unfettered gene-tinkering could lead. But even less popular sci-fi movies can help us imagine unsettling scenarios regarding over-population, smart drugs, and human cloning. And not all tales are grim.The 1951 film,The Man in the White Suit, weaves a humorous story of materials science run amok. So, grab a bowl of popcorn and join us in contemplating the future of humanity as Hollywood sees it! Guest: Andrew Maynard–Physicist and professor at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, and author ofFilms from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies. Featuring music byDewey DellayandJun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of theAirwave Mediapodcast network.Please contactsales@advertisecast.comto inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us onPatreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices