SciFi Documentary Part 2: Rendezvous with the Future
Science Fiction Group Discussion (Free Conference)
Inspired by the recent Netflix series: "3 Body Problem", we present a series of 3 documentary sessions featuring the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin. The series is titled "Rendezvous with the Future" in which he shares thoughts on 3 topics:
Inspired by the recent Netflix series: "3 Body Problem", we present a series of 3 documentary sessions featuring the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin. The series is titled "Rendezvous with the Future" in which he shares thoughts on 3 topics:- First Contact : "Contact with an alien civilization has many possibilities. It might have a good outcome. Equally it might have terrible consequences. Any child knows not to open the door to strangers. They know not to greet strangers casually. This is a matter of common sense." — Liu Cixin
- Voyage to the Stars: "I think if humans want to survive, our only choice is to expand our living space in the universe. Like H.G. Wells once said: Human beings will either fill the universe or perish completely. There is no other choice." — Liu Cixin
- Becoming a SuperCivilization: "The characteristics of a supercivilization are that it uses technology to enhance its evolution to become a more powerful species. Second, the energy that a supercivilization can use must be really huge. Third, it must have gone a long way on this path of understanding the laws of the universe. But a technologically advanced supercivilization cannot be a civilization with only ideas. It must have left its own mark on the universe. It must have spread to places of considerable distance." - Liu Cixin
Each episode is approximately 50 minutes long and will be followed by a 30~40 minutes group discussion period.
NOTE: You will need to register for each event separately, and will need Webex client on your phone/tablet or laptop/desktop computer.
This specific vtool URL enrolls you in the "Voyage to the Stars" session. Here is the link to the next session....(click on the link)
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487972 (July 26, 2025)
Come join us for this FREE Conference: engage with our presenters/moderators and join in the discussions and networking sessions embedded in the schedule. We look forward to greeting you all and engaging in both serious discussions and flights of fancy.
Date and Time
Location
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- Date: 19 Jul 2025
- Time: 06:00 PM UTC to 08:00 PM UTC
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Southeastern Michigan Membership Development Committee
- Starts 06 June 2025 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 19 July 2025 04:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Voyage to the Stars
Rendezvous with the Future is a documentary series commissioned by Bilibili and produced by BBC Studios which explores the science behind the science fiction of author Liu Cixin. The series premiered in China on 16 November 2022 and was watched by a combined audience of more than 90 million.
Rendezvous with the Future is a documentary series commissioned by Bilibili and produced by BBC Studios which explores the science behind the science fiction of author Liu Cixin. The series premiered in China on 16 November 2022 and was watched by a combined audience of more than 90 million.The series won 'China Story: Best Documentary Series' Award at the 2023 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival. The jury panel commented: “This dazzling series impressed the jury with its extraordinary visual creativity. A wonderful master interview brought mankind's biggest issues to life in a thought provoking and imaginative way, opening our minds to the universe and its infinite scientific possibilities.” In addition, the series won 'Best SVOD popular series', 'Top 10 Best Series' and 'Most innovative work' at the 2023 China Documentary Festival Awards; 'Best Composer' at the 2023 Royal Television Society West of England Awards; and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 CICSEP China Dragon Awards.
Biography:
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liu_Cixin
Agenda
14:00 Sign-in - Networking
14:05 Start of Documentary: “Voyage to the Stars”
15:00 End of Documentary
15:05 Roundtable Open Discussion.
16:00 Wrap up & conclusion of conference.
(We look forward to seeing you all here at the next documentary to expand the discussion.)
Sponsored by IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section and its Membership Development Committee
Media
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