Ramtin Arablouei is co-host and co-producer of NPR's podcast Throughline, a show that explores history through creative, immersive storytelling designed to reintroduce history to new audiences.
When Sci-Fi Predicts the Future and When it Doesn’t
June 3, 2021•
Physics 14, 83
Breaking the laws of nature isn’t the only reason that some science fiction ideas never make it off the written page or out of a movie set.
denisgo/stock.adobe.com Space elevators were the focal point of Arthur Clarke’s 1979 book
The Fountains of Paradise. While scientifically possible, they are unlikely to become reality because of their huge cost.
denisgo/stock.adobe.com Space elevators were the focal point of Arthur Clarke’s 1979 book
The Fountains of Paradise. While scientifically possible, they are unlikely to become reality because of their huge cost.×
Learn a folksong
This year, the Southern Maryland Folklife Summer Workshops will maintain a hybrid approach with both virtual and in-person offerings. The latter will adhere to the State of Maryland’s guidelines, including face coverings and social distancing. In person workshops will take place at the Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, River Center, Goodpaster Hall and Montgomery Hall on the St. Mary’s College campus, along with Trinity Church Parish Hall.
The summer workshops will be the backbone of the newly formed Southern Maryland Folklife Center, which is part of the Maryland State Arts Council’s (MSAC) Folklife Network. This summer’s event is funded by the MSAC’s “Maryland Traditions” program.
Statement of Concern
Statement
June 1, 2021
We, the undersigned, are scholars of democracy who have watched the recent deterioration of U.S. elections and liberal democracy with growing alarm. Specifically, we have watched with deep concern as Republican-led state legislatures across the country have in recent months proposed or implemented what we consider radical changes to core electoral procedures in response to unproven and intentionally destructive allegations of a stolen election. Collectively, these initiatives are transforming several states into political systems that no longer meet the minimum conditions for free and fair elections. Hence, our entire democracy is now at risk.
Quinnten Hatfield has, during his four years at C. Milton Wright High School, played basketball, lacrosse and soccer, played double bass in the school orchestra, and completed the Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program.