Sky Movies - Sci Fi Survey

Sky Movies are conducting a survey to examine the relationship between science fiction and realistic visions of the future. The objective is to understand if some filmmakers have portrayed a picture of future humanity which in some part could be considered a possible scenario and to explore the wider relationship between science fiction and science.

We would be very grateful if you could answer the below questions, this should take no longer than 10 minutes.

Thank you for your time.

QUESTION 1: The following scenarios are from modern science fiction film classics, please could you rate on a scale of 1 – 10 the possibility of these scenarios resembling reality in the future. (1 being impossible and 10 something you would expect to happen).

Man develops the technology to create artificial humans. (Blade Runner)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Humanity becomes enslaved by artificial intelligence. (The Matrix)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

An unknown micro organism from outer space is accidently brought to earth and has the potential to cause catastrophic damage to human kind. (The Andromeda Strain)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

An infertility defect means no babies are born for an entire generation. (Children of Men)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Artificially intelligent super computers have the potential to conspire against people endangering their lives. (2001: A Space Odyssey)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Are there any other science fiction films you consider to portray potentially realistic visions of the future? If yes, please could you add them below and rate these additional film/s on a scale of 1-10 as above.

Film 1:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Film 2:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Film 3:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

QUESTION 2: Which of the below films do you most admire for its use of science:
Blade Runner
2001: A Space Odyssey
The Andromeda Strain
Solaris
Other
Please Specify:

QUESTION 3: Which of the below do you consider to be the best science fiction film:
The Matrix
2001: A Space Odyssey
Blade Runner
Solaris
War of the Worlds
Close Encounters
Star Wars (Original Trilogy)
Terminator
Other
Please Specify:

QUESTION 4: Did an enjoyment of science fiction play a part in encouraging your education/career choices?
Yes
No

Which of the below science fiction writers do you consider to be the best:
Michael Crichton
H.G. Wells
Arthur C. Clarke
Philip K. Dick
Iain M. Banks
Other
Please Specify:

QUESTION 5: Do you believe science fiction can sometimes be used as a tool to help teach science?
Yes
No

Many thanks for taking the time to complete our survey, we would be grateful it you could provide the following information:

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