I have this thing for mediocre sci-fi on TV and movies. It used to be even bad stuff, but I just don't have time for that anymore.
However, one show displayed an image fractal and the expert mathematician said, "Hmm... I'm going to have to analyze this for a while." I yelled, "It's a fractal," at the screen. I mean, I basically have calc 102 and that's the extent of my math background. This guy is supposed to be a genius. 15 minutes later he comes back, with the information, "This is a fractal."
They could have at least used a less recognizable image. I couldn't stand to watch the show after that. So I totally understand how some things just eliminate any possibility for respect for the characters and/or the world they live in.
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Date: Wednesday, 30 August 2006 05:36 pm (UTC)However, one show displayed an image fractal and the expert mathematician said, "Hmm... I'm going to have to analyze this for a while." I yelled, "It's a fractal," at the screen. I mean, I basically have calc 102 and that's the extent of my math background. This guy is supposed to be a genius. 15 minutes later he comes back, with the information, "This is a fractal."
They could have at least used a less recognizable image. I couldn't stand to watch the show after that. So I totally understand how some things just eliminate any possibility for respect for the characters and/or the world they live in.