1. Visions of the future
The portrayal of technology in media
Laksamee Putnam
MUSE 500

2. Big Picture
Representation of technology in film, media, advertisement, and books
Pre-World War 2 (1930s) to the present
Progression of how technology has adapted and changed

3. Concepts
Science fiction as reality
Imagination to creation
Multiple formats books, movies
Similarities and Differences
Provoke critical thought
Contrast of norms
Open minds for future technology
Industrial Age to Information Age

4. Similar Exhibits
Science/Technology
Art History
Museum of Science and Industry
Fast Forward
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/fastforward/
California Science Center
Air and Space
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Exhibits/AirAndSpace/AirAndSpace.php
Old Orient Museum
http://oldorientmuseum.com/
International Poster Gallery
http://www.internationalposter.com/

5. My Exhibit

6. 1) Introduction
Robot introduces technology to humans
http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/10/27/videos-super-realistic-female-humanoid-actroid-f/

7. 2) Progression of Human Technology
Similar to Epcot ride
Spaceship Earth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM1O69qumhw

8. 3) Robots
Popular Science

• http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/gallery/2010-04/archive-gallery-retrospective-look-robots

Military implications

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnwmUZuF5OY

Handicap Aid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6R5bm6qx2E

9. 4) Documentary Movie
Star Trek documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EjVsCv5OQ4
Imagination and inspiration

10. 5) Gadgets and Gizmos
Bond Gadgets
Life saving tools
Progression
http://gizmodo.com/5705454/12-retro-video-phone-concepts?skyline=true&s=i

11. 6) At Home

• Household technology
• 12. Kitchen contrast
• 13. Stereotypes
• 14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdYpFC5Go0
• 15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjgI9172FRY
• 16. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmJsSbqaXw