Stills from the 2009 Sydney Sci-Fi Freecon

Monsters of the Atomic age

Documentary exploring nuclear fears in the 50s and how they manifested themselves in the sci-fi movies of the time.

Japanese Science Fiction

A Beautiful short peice of Science Fiction

Peace be with you, Gulnaz. I am an app. I live in your phone. Only you can hear me, Gulnaz. I am your teacher. Don't be afraid. You can banish me or call me at any time by using my name. I know that girls aren't allowed teachers. Some men think it's wrong that women learn. Why would a woman need to think? they say. Their place is in the home, men's place is in the world. So they burn classrooms, they throw acid at girls who go to school, they shoot teachers. But women should learn, Gulnaz. It is their world as much as men's. I am Huma, I am part computer and part real teacher. I am a woman who developed a new way for women to learn, a secret way. I am one woman and thousands of apps. Together we can go on wonderful journeys. Learning is always a holy struggle against ignorance and those who desire ignorance. If you're afraid to go, I will erase myself from your phone, no trace will ever be found. If you want to take this journey, say the word and we will start right away.

Thank you, Gulnaz. What would you like to learn today?

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327263.400-a-little-school-by-ian-mcdonald.html