The Nexus of Art and Science: Term Paper Two Outline

I: Intro:
  1. "The best way to predict the future is to invent it" -Alan Kay
  2. Science and popular culture are intertwined in a rigorous feedback loop, infinitely influencing each other,
  3. Pokemon: worldwide 90s phenomenon (explain)
Thesis: While not the most scientifically accurate franchise, the influence of Pokemon has shaped the world into becoming more open minded toward science as a whole.

II: Basic Science, and its application in the pokemon universe
  1. The concept of a common ancestor: Mew, the universal ancestor of all pokemon, portrays the theory that all lfe on earth can be traced ack to a common ancestor
  2. Not without its flaws: Pokemon is not scientifically accurate (ie evolution functioning completely differently than in the real world, unrealistic abilities etc) but is still influenced by real biology (ie animals and their abilities, albiet exaggerated, find their place in pokemon’s inspirations)
  3. The concept of a pokemon professor, nurses, and other pokemon professions: many of the professions portrayed in the pokemon universe are particularly science based, such as those who study pokemon behavior, and
Overall: The impact pokemon has on society plants a seed of scientific curiosity within its target audience, piquing curiosity and driving their future
II: Modern Science Contributions:
  1. Pikachurium: An amino acid known for its electric and lightning fast communication
  2. Pokemon Go influenced and inspired the progression of Augumented Reality: the popularity of the game provided the inspiration toward future innovation of the technology
  3. Pokewalker: One of the most accurate pedometers ever created: The Pokewalker,
Overall: Pokemon’s cultural influence traces its way back into science, propelling innovation for a new society as time progresses
III: Political, Moral and social implications of Pokemon and Science
  1. Pokemon has recieved religious criticism for “teaching children to go against the word of God” by teaching evolution
  2. Worldwide success: talk about its universal appeal and how it fosters it
  3. As the world as we know it expands, so does the pokemon universe
Overall: Pokemon as a franchise is an overall benefit for our mainstream culture, despite a vocal minority’s thoughts
Conclusion:

Pokemon might not be the pinnacle of science, but it sure functions as a valuable resource as an inspiration and influence toward the future as a whole.

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