Star Wars – the fight of the light side of the force against the dark side -- is a story that has fascinated us for the last 40 years. A crucial part of this story are unbelievable scientific and technological advances – traveling through hyperspace, light sabers, holograms, discovery of habitable planets  -- that fill the universe.  But are these advances really beyond our reach, or have we already surpassed some of them?  Are they even scientifically possible? Physicist Dirk K. Morr discusses the physical laws and concepts underlying the scientific advances portrayed in the Star Wars movies.  The program is co-presented with the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).

This program is a part of the 2018-2019 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the theme Imagine The Future and the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. For more information on other events, visit www.onebookonechicago.org. 

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