Joanna Page is Director of CRASSH and Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of Cambridge.Her research interests are generally connected to the relationship between science and culture in Latin America....Joanna Page is Director of CRASSH and Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of Cambridge.Her research interests are generally connected to the relationship between science and culture in Latin America.She has also worked on questions of memory,modernity,capitalism,posthumanism,new materialism,decoloniality,ecology,and environmental thought.This interview covers three main aspects:the characteristics of science fiction texts in Latin America,the interdisciplinary research models at the intersection of science,literature,and art,and Latin America as a field of regional studies.Professor Page starts with Argentine science fiction novels and expands the discussion to include graphic novels in Latin America,outlining the panorama of science fiction and its indigenous features.The conversation delves into the literary and technological relationships within Latin American science fiction texts.Building upon this foundation,this interview explores the interdisciplinary research paradigms concerning the relationship between science and culture,aiming to contribute to regional studies by exploring new pathways for interdisciplinary,cross-regional,and trans-media research.展开更多
Brain-machine interface could give patients back their speech,sight or mobility In The Matrix,the protagonist connects to the Matrix to navigate between the real and virtual worlds.In Ghost in the Shell,the brain-mach...Brain-machine interface could give patients back their speech,sight or mobility In The Matrix,the protagonist connects to the Matrix to navigate between the real and virtual worlds.In Ghost in the Shell,the brain-machine interface becomes an important bridge between man and machine.These science fiction works show a technology that was as fascinating as it was inaccessible-until recently.This interface,which for a long time only existed in fantasy,is now appearing in the real world.展开更多
My favorite TV series is Stranger Things.It is a popular American science fiction drama.The story takes place in a small town in the1980s.A young b oy named W ill mysteriously disappears.His friends,family,and the pol...My favorite TV series is Stranger Things.It is a popular American science fiction drama.The story takes place in a small town in the1980s.A young b oy named W ill mysteriously disappears.His friends,family,and the police start to search for answers.As they look for Will,they find something strange:there are some mysterious forces and a girl with special powers.展开更多
The present study explores the importance of developing metaphorical thinking skills in students within the framework of English as a Foreign Language(EFL)reading courses at the tertiary educational level.Metaphorical...The present study explores the importance of developing metaphorical thinking skills in students within the framework of English as a Foreign Language(EFL)reading courses at the tertiary educational level.Metaphorical thinking is viewed as the ability to envisage the world figuratively,perceive associatively,and express oneself creatively.It is crucial to recognize metaphors in texts,interpret the complex images they evoke,and generate new metaphors.It is especially needful in the current era of clip thinking and fragmented information processing when students often approach content superficially rather than comprehensively,leading to decreased cognitive activity and a diminished capacity to understand literature.To foster metaphorical thinking,the paper suggests building a text associative-semantic field focusing on metaphors.Due to its hierarchical structure,which can be envisioned as a dense nucleus surrounded by a central region of synonyms and further enveloped by a periphery of more loosely associated linguistic units,the text associative-semantic field is seen as a potent solution for facilitating improved visualization and more holistic comprehension of information,allowing students for expanding their vocabulary and strengthening associative connections.Notably,the study highlights analyzing the metaphors of emotional states as they contribute significantly to a more profound interpretation of the text,understanding the writer’s unique style,deepening the students’engagement with the book,and expanding their emotional experiences.展开更多
数年前,微软的人工智能——小冰就出版过诗集,现在的AI更加智能,是否能够取代人类作者创造文学作品呢?Science fiction writers are wondering if artificial intelligence(AI)will help or replace human writers in the future.Liu Ci...数年前,微软的人工智能——小冰就出版过诗集,现在的AI更加智能,是否能够取代人类作者创造文学作品呢?Science fiction writers are wondering if artificial intelligence(AI)will help or replace human writers in the future.Liu Cixin,a famous Chinese sci-fi author known for The Three-Body Problem,shared his thoughts at a forum.展开更多
The book of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez unfolds in the fictional town of Macondo,a place filled with extraordinary characters and events.At the center of the narrative is the Buendía f...The book of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez unfolds in the fictional town of Macondo,a place filled with extraordinary characters and events.At the center of the narrative is the Buendía family,whose lives are shaped by love,ambition and solitude.展开更多
In the contemporary context of increasingly severe global ecological crises,literary works have gradually emerged as essential media through which humanity reflects on the relationship between the natural environment ...In the contemporary context of increasingly severe global ecological crises,literary works have gradually emerged as essential media through which humanity reflects on the relationship between the natural environment and human civilization.Within this trend,Japanese science fiction has produced a growing body of works that engage with ecological issues.Taking the Japanese science fiction novel The Palace of the Flower Dragons as a case study,this paper employs the theoretical framework of ecocriticism to examine the text across three dimensions-natural,social,and spiritual ecology.It investigates how the novel uses apocalyptic narrative strategies to explore the human-nature relationship and to articulate an ecological ethic of coexistence grounded in a non-anthropocentric worldview,thereby offering meaningful literary reference points for addressing real-world environmental crises.展开更多
This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilize...This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilized specifically in the futuristic narratives of modern Chinese science fiction.By referring to academic dialogues,this paper argues that ancient mythologies can be recreated in modern science fiction and create modern mythologies in futuristic narratives to present or deal with modern human fears.Based on this argument,this paper then continues to explore what kinds of modern mythologies science fiction might deliver.The Chinese film The Wandering Earth(2019)will be discussed in terms of its mythological symbols and metaphors.This paper proposes a new approach through which to reconnect past stories with futuristic narratives and builds a frame in which to contextualize ancient mythologies in contemporary Chinese culture.展开更多
The effect of combining different organic friction modifiers(OFMs)with ashless dispersants on the dispersion performance of lubricant oils in sludge was investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.polyisobuty...The effect of combining different organic friction modifiers(OFMs)with ashless dispersants on the dispersion performance of lubricant oils in sludge was investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.polyisobutylsuccinimide(PIBSI)was mixed with either glycerol monooleate(GMO)or oleamide(OAM)in a poly-α-olefin(PAO)base oil.The distribution and interaction energy of sludge precursors were analyzed both with and without these additive mixtures.The results show that both the OFMs and dispersants can form hydrogen bonds with sludge precursor molecules,preventing further aggregation.Adding OFMs to lubricant oil-containing dispersants enhances the dispersion of the lubricant.Compared to OAM,GMO forms more hydrogen bonds with sludge precursors,which favors improved dispersion.However,there is strong competition and interaction between GMO and PIBSI,which reduces the dispersant’s effectiveness in mitigating sludge precursor aggregation.The interactions among additives and their impact on performance should be considered when designing high-performance lubricant formulations.展开更多
This paper applies the theory of“Sphinx Factor”to examine the characters such as Sutpen,Emily and Jason in Faulkner’s fiction who are filled with brutal elements.It is found that although these characters are gener...This paper applies the theory of“Sphinx Factor”to examine the characters such as Sutpen,Emily and Jason in Faulkner’s fiction who are filled with brutal elements.It is found that although these characters are generally considered evil,cruel and violent,they also possess tragic beauty.展开更多
The term ‘science fiction(sci-fi) industry' has developed only in the past two decades in China. It has gone through special cultural, economic and political backgrounds in its conceptual development. After years...The term ‘science fiction(sci-fi) industry' has developed only in the past two decades in China. It has gone through special cultural, economic and political backgrounds in its conceptual development. After years of evolution and under the influence of some influential sci-fi intellectual properties, the sci-fi industry has developed typical forms such as reading material, film and television programs, games, derivative products and cultural tourism. These forms are also the major means for the generation of sci-fi content and the dissemination of sci-fi culture. The sci-fi industry has three key features: it integrates culture with science and technology as production factors;it has both production capacity and consumer appeal;and it is made up of interconnected vertical and horizontal production chains.展开更多
The relationship between science fiction and science popularization has long been a controversial issue.Based on a brief historical review of the development of science fiction and science popularization in China, thi...The relationship between science fiction and science popularization has long been a controversial issue.Based on a brief historical review of the development of science fiction and science popularization in China, this paper analyses related literature and concepts and argues that the science–literature dispute can be somewhat lessened in that science fiction can be incorporated into science popularization under the framework of general science popularization.展开更多
Chinese science fiction(sci-fi) draws nutrition from traditional Chinese culture to achieve a modern transformation and promote the development of the national narrative in Chinese sci-fi. There are three ways to real...Chinese science fiction(sci-fi) draws nutrition from traditional Chinese culture to achieve a modern transformation and promote the development of the national narrative in Chinese sci-fi. There are three ways to realise the transformation. First, adapt and reproduce classic stories, myths, legends and history. By embracing modernity, this unlocks the connections between traditional culture and modern technology, and thus acquires supportive force for modern life. Second, reconstruct history by imagining new routes of technological evolution and thus open up new possibilities for history. By considering contemporary realities, this answers the contemporary call for a more advanced culture. Third, use the national spirit as the soul of Chinese sci-fi. When providing Chinese wisdom and solutions to global challenges, we should balance the relationship between the global vision and the national characteristics of Chinese sci-fi and develop future-oriented national characteristics.展开更多
Science fiction takes many forms, including academic work that calls on readers to think about social and cultural problems. This paper takes a piece of science fiction, Kirinyaga: A Fable of Utopia, as an example and...Science fiction takes many forms, including academic work that calls on readers to think about social and cultural problems. This paper takes a piece of science fiction, Kirinyaga: A Fable of Utopia, as an example and discusses the conflicts among globalization, modernization and tradition present in the text, thus highlighting the academic meaning of science fiction as a literary form.展开更多
Cyberpunk science fiction movement was triggered by William Gibson, and this SF genre refocuses on the impacts of technology on human and society. This tradition was abandoned by the New Wave SF with its interest on f...Cyberpunk science fiction movement was triggered by William Gibson, and this SF genre refocuses on the impacts of technology on human and society. This tradition was abandoned by the New Wave SF with its interest on formal experiment. Cyberpunk SF is tinted with punk attitude for its rebellion against technological control and information control. With its criticism on postmodern society, cyberpunk science fiction has attracted postmodern critical attention.展开更多
Ⅰ、文学常识1.conflict—It is the tension in a situation between characters,or the actual opposition ofcharacters(usually in drama and fiction but also in narrative poetry).There are mainly three kinfs ofconflict,name...Ⅰ、文学常识1.conflict—It is the tension in a situation between characters,or the actual opposition ofcharacters(usually in drama and fiction but also in narrative poetry).There are mainly three kinfs ofconflict,namely,man against man,man against himself,and man against nature.展开更多
基金“Cyborg Narratives and the Construction of 21^(st)Century Science Fiction Poetics”(22BZW175)sponsored by the National Social Science Fund of China。
文摘Joanna Page is Director of CRASSH and Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of Cambridge.Her research interests are generally connected to the relationship between science and culture in Latin America.She has also worked on questions of memory,modernity,capitalism,posthumanism,new materialism,decoloniality,ecology,and environmental thought.This interview covers three main aspects:the characteristics of science fiction texts in Latin America,the interdisciplinary research models at the intersection of science,literature,and art,and Latin America as a field of regional studies.Professor Page starts with Argentine science fiction novels and expands the discussion to include graphic novels in Latin America,outlining the panorama of science fiction and its indigenous features.The conversation delves into the literary and technological relationships within Latin American science fiction texts.Building upon this foundation,this interview explores the interdisciplinary research paradigms concerning the relationship between science and culture,aiming to contribute to regional studies by exploring new pathways for interdisciplinary,cross-regional,and trans-media research.
文摘Brain-machine interface could give patients back their speech,sight or mobility In The Matrix,the protagonist connects to the Matrix to navigate between the real and virtual worlds.In Ghost in the Shell,the brain-machine interface becomes an important bridge between man and machine.These science fiction works show a technology that was as fascinating as it was inaccessible-until recently.This interface,which for a long time only existed in fantasy,is now appearing in the real world.
文摘My favorite TV series is Stranger Things.It is a popular American science fiction drama.The story takes place in a small town in the1980s.A young b oy named W ill mysteriously disappears.His friends,family,and the police start to search for answers.As they look for Will,they find something strange:there are some mysterious forces and a girl with special powers.
文摘The present study explores the importance of developing metaphorical thinking skills in students within the framework of English as a Foreign Language(EFL)reading courses at the tertiary educational level.Metaphorical thinking is viewed as the ability to envisage the world figuratively,perceive associatively,and express oneself creatively.It is crucial to recognize metaphors in texts,interpret the complex images they evoke,and generate new metaphors.It is especially needful in the current era of clip thinking and fragmented information processing when students often approach content superficially rather than comprehensively,leading to decreased cognitive activity and a diminished capacity to understand literature.To foster metaphorical thinking,the paper suggests building a text associative-semantic field focusing on metaphors.Due to its hierarchical structure,which can be envisioned as a dense nucleus surrounded by a central region of synonyms and further enveloped by a periphery of more loosely associated linguistic units,the text associative-semantic field is seen as a potent solution for facilitating improved visualization and more holistic comprehension of information,allowing students for expanding their vocabulary and strengthening associative connections.Notably,the study highlights analyzing the metaphors of emotional states as they contribute significantly to a more profound interpretation of the text,understanding the writer’s unique style,deepening the students’engagement with the book,and expanding their emotional experiences.
文摘数年前,微软的人工智能——小冰就出版过诗集,现在的AI更加智能,是否能够取代人类作者创造文学作品呢?Science fiction writers are wondering if artificial intelligence(AI)will help or replace human writers in the future.Liu Cixin,a famous Chinese sci-fi author known for The Three-Body Problem,shared his thoughts at a forum.
文摘The book of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez unfolds in the fictional town of Macondo,a place filled with extraordinary characters and events.At the center of the narrative is the Buendía family,whose lives are shaped by love,ambition and solitude.
基金supported by the foundation of SFLEP National University Foreign Language Teaching Research Project(No.2019SH0039B)the Ministry of Education Industry-Academy Cooperation Collaborative Education Project(No.2408212240).
文摘In the contemporary context of increasingly severe global ecological crises,literary works have gradually emerged as essential media through which humanity reflects on the relationship between the natural environment and human civilization.Within this trend,Japanese science fiction has produced a growing body of works that engage with ecological issues.Taking the Japanese science fiction novel The Palace of the Flower Dragons as a case study,this paper employs the theoretical framework of ecocriticism to examine the text across three dimensions-natural,social,and spiritual ecology.It investigates how the novel uses apocalyptic narrative strategies to explore the human-nature relationship and to articulate an ecological ethic of coexistence grounded in a non-anthropocentric worldview,thereby offering meaningful literary reference points for addressing real-world environmental crises.
文摘This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilized specifically in the futuristic narratives of modern Chinese science fiction.By referring to academic dialogues,this paper argues that ancient mythologies can be recreated in modern science fiction and create modern mythologies in futuristic narratives to present or deal with modern human fears.Based on this argument,this paper then continues to explore what kinds of modern mythologies science fiction might deliver.The Chinese film The Wandering Earth(2019)will be discussed in terms of its mythological symbols and metaphors.This paper proposes a new approach through which to reconnect past stories with futuristic narratives and builds a frame in which to contextualize ancient mythologies in contemporary Chinese culture.
文摘The effect of combining different organic friction modifiers(OFMs)with ashless dispersants on the dispersion performance of lubricant oils in sludge was investigated using molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.polyisobutylsuccinimide(PIBSI)was mixed with either glycerol monooleate(GMO)or oleamide(OAM)in a poly-α-olefin(PAO)base oil.The distribution and interaction energy of sludge precursors were analyzed both with and without these additive mixtures.The results show that both the OFMs and dispersants can form hydrogen bonds with sludge precursor molecules,preventing further aggregation.Adding OFMs to lubricant oil-containing dispersants enhances the dispersion of the lubricant.Compared to OAM,GMO forms more hydrogen bonds with sludge precursors,which favors improved dispersion.However,there is strong competition and interaction between GMO and PIBSI,which reduces the dispersant’s effectiveness in mitigating sludge precursor aggregation.The interactions among additives and their impact on performance should be considered when designing high-performance lubricant formulations.
文摘This paper applies the theory of“Sphinx Factor”to examine the characters such as Sutpen,Emily and Jason in Faulkner’s fiction who are filled with brutal elements.It is found that although these characters are generally considered evil,cruel and violent,they also possess tragic beauty.
文摘The term ‘science fiction(sci-fi) industry' has developed only in the past two decades in China. It has gone through special cultural, economic and political backgrounds in its conceptual development. After years of evolution and under the influence of some influential sci-fi intellectual properties, the sci-fi industry has developed typical forms such as reading material, film and television programs, games, derivative products and cultural tourism. These forms are also the major means for the generation of sci-fi content and the dissemination of sci-fi culture. The sci-fi industry has three key features: it integrates culture with science and technology as production factors;it has both production capacity and consumer appeal;and it is made up of interconnected vertical and horizontal production chains.
文摘The relationship between science fiction and science popularization has long been a controversial issue.Based on a brief historical review of the development of science fiction and science popularization in China, this paper analyses related literature and concepts and argues that the science–literature dispute can be somewhat lessened in that science fiction can be incorporated into science popularization under the framework of general science popularization.
基金an outcome of the youth programme of the National Social Science Foundation of China,‘Research on the Imagination of Chinese Contemporary Science Fiction Literature’(grant no.22CZW057)
文摘Chinese science fiction(sci-fi) draws nutrition from traditional Chinese culture to achieve a modern transformation and promote the development of the national narrative in Chinese sci-fi. There are three ways to realise the transformation. First, adapt and reproduce classic stories, myths, legends and history. By embracing modernity, this unlocks the connections between traditional culture and modern technology, and thus acquires supportive force for modern life. Second, reconstruct history by imagining new routes of technological evolution and thus open up new possibilities for history. By considering contemporary realities, this answers the contemporary call for a more advanced culture. Third, use the national spirit as the soul of Chinese sci-fi. When providing Chinese wisdom and solutions to global challenges, we should balance the relationship between the global vision and the national characteristics of Chinese sci-fi and develop future-oriented national characteristics.
文摘Science fiction takes many forms, including academic work that calls on readers to think about social and cultural problems. This paper takes a piece of science fiction, Kirinyaga: A Fable of Utopia, as an example and discusses the conflicts among globalization, modernization and tradition present in the text, thus highlighting the academic meaning of science fiction as a literary form.
文摘Cyberpunk science fiction movement was triggered by William Gibson, and this SF genre refocuses on the impacts of technology on human and society. This tradition was abandoned by the New Wave SF with its interest on formal experiment. Cyberpunk SF is tinted with punk attitude for its rebellion against technological control and information control. With its criticism on postmodern society, cyberpunk science fiction has attracted postmodern critical attention.
文摘Ⅰ、文学常识1.conflict—It is the tension in a situation between characters,or the actual opposition ofcharacters(usually in drama and fiction but also in narrative poetry).There are mainly three kinfs ofconflict,namely,man against man,man against himself,and man against nature.
