{"data-model-common":[{"name":"lang", "value":"en"} ,{"name":"detail-page-free", "type":"replicant", "value": [ ]} ,{"name":"programmeDescription", "type":"text", "value":"<div><span>Jointly organised by the Film Programmes Office and the Hong Kong Science Museum, this programme celebrates the Museum&rsquo;s 35th anniversary and the opening of its new exhibition galleries,&nbsp;</span><strong>InnoTech Gallery, Living Tech Gallery and AI Gallery</strong><span><span>, by featuring inspiring sci-fi films, each followed by engaging talks that explore the science behind the films with the audience.<br /><br /><br /></span></span> <h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #713dff;">Selected Sci-Fi Films X Post-screening Talks by Science Educators</span></h4> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;<br /><span style="color: #a739a7;"><strong>18.4 (Sat) After the screening of&nbsp;<em>WALL&middot;E</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Speaker: Dr. PANG Kam Moon (Senior Lecturer, General Education Foundation Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)<br />Topic: Sci-Fi Meets Science: A Post-Screening Exploration of WALL&middot;E</strong><br />A solar-powered trash robot flying through space using a fire extinguisher, whose good friend is a cockroach. It may seem absurd and unrealistic, but there is actually a lot of scientific knowledge behind it. In this post-screening talk, the speaker will revisit classic scenes, break down the physics and ecology within them, and invite the audience to reflect on relevant issues currently facing Hong Kong and the planet. This talk will take a lively, engaging approach to re-exploring science and the future!<br /><br /><span style="color: #a739a7;"><strong>18.4 (Sat) After the screening of&nbsp;<em>Tomorrowland</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Speaker: Ir Prof. SHUM Ho Cheung (Vice-President (Research), Chair Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong &amp; President, The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences)</strong><br /><strong>Topic: Soft Matter Technologies Meet Tomorrowland: Robots and Human Enhancement in the Future Vision</strong><br />The film <em>Tomorrowland</em> centers on the advanced humanoid robot Athena, portraying vibrant animatronic systems in Tomorrowland, the personal flight freedom of jet packs, and a utopian future driven by optimistic innovation. These sci-fi elements are closely linked to today&rsquo;s soft matter technologies. In this post-screening talk, the speaker will revisit classic movie scenes (such as Athena&rsquo;s recruitment and sacrifice, robots rebuilding society), introduce how soft matter enables flexible, biocompatible robotic systems (such as ferrofluid droplet robots), and explore their latest applications in emerging medicine, minimally invasive interventions, and sustainable innovation. Finally, looking to future technologies, we will reflect on how soft matter platforms can extend the film&rsquo;s &ldquo;optimistic science&rdquo; spirit to enhance human capabilities, avert potential catastrophes, and build a better tomorrow&mdash;igniting the audience&rsquo;s imagination and passion for the future of STEM.<br /><br /><span style="color: #a739a7;"><strong>26.4 (Sun) After the screening of&nbsp;<em>Bicentennial Man</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Speaker: Prof. SO Kwok Hay (Director, School of Innovation, The University of Hong Kong)<br />Topic: Human-centred Innovation: A Glimpse of How Humans and AI Meet</strong><br />From the use of fire and the invention of steam engines to the creation of the modern internet and the recent advent of artificial intelligence, technologies have always played a pivotal role in transforming human civilisation. Unlike many previous technological advancements, the current wave of AI is not only changing the way we live, but it is also challenging our very fundamental assumptions about what it means to be human for many of us. In this post-screening talk, we will take a brief tour of how technologies have shaped our societies throughout history. We will explore the unique challenges and opportunities brought about by modern AI. Finally, we will conclude with the idea of using &ldquo;human-centred innovations&rdquo; as a mental framework to explore this intricate relationship between humans and technology.<br /><br /><span style="color: #a739a7;"><strong>26.4 (Sun) After the screening of&nbsp;<em>Gattaca</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Speaker: Prof. WONG Siu Lun (Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong)<br />Topic: Gene Editing: Miracles and Challenges in Reshaping Life<br /></strong>CRISPR is a revolutionary genome editing technology. It works like a pair of scissors that can cut DNA strands precisely and allows us to rewrite the blueprints of life. The speaker will introduce the basic mechanism of genome editing, its diverse applications in real-life and biomedicine, and discuss the related ethical implications.<br /><br />In Cantonese. Free admission.<br />Limited seats available for post-screening talks. Ticket holders of screenings with post-screening talks will be admitted with priority. Remaining seats will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. Audiences are welcome to queue up at Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum 15 minutes before the post-screening talks begin.</p> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div> &nbsp;"}]}