{"product_id":"just-like-being-there-a-collection-of-science-fiction-short-stories-9783030916046","title":"Just Like Being There: A Collection of Science Fiction Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJust Like Being There is a collection of science fiction stories by Eric Choi, spanning his 25-year writing career, featuring \"hard\" science fiction with central engineering or science elements. The stories explore space exploration, AI, VR, cryptography, quantum computing, online privacy, mathematics, neuroscience, psychology, space medicine, extra-terrestrial intelligence, underwater exploration, commercial aviation, and the history of science. Each story is followed by an Afterword explaining the underlying engineering or science. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 302 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust Like Being There is the inaugural compilation of science fiction narratives by the acclaimed author and aerospace engineer Eric Choi, encompassing his illustrious 25-year writing career. These narratives fall under the \"hard\" science fiction genre, wherein a fundamental aspect of engineering or science assumes a central role, rendering the story incomplete if removed. The diverse range of story topics encompasses space exploration, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cryptography, quantum computing, online privacy, mathematics (statistics), neuroscience, psychology, space medicine, extraterrestrial intelligence, underwater exploration, commercial aviation, and the historical evolution of science. A distinctive aspect of this book is the inclusion of Afterwords following each story, which elucidate the underlying engineering or scientific principles. This collection promises to captivate and enlighten enthusiasts of both science and science fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 486g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030916046\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Choi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103224557818,"sku":"9783030916046","price":20.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654867042702_book.jpg?v=1655209209","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/just-like-being-there-a-collection-of-science-fiction-short-stories-9783030916046","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}