October Science Talk — What Future Did People Imagine 40 Years Ago?

A free October 24, 2026, 14:00–15:30 science talk at the National Science Museum comparing 1980s visions of AI, space, robots and biotechnology with 2026. Science Donga editor Lee Chang-wook and Children's Science Donga editor Kim Jeong lead the talk. Advance booking opened October 1 at 10:00, but walk-in admission is also officially allowed; seating is unassigned.

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Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
October 24, 2026, 14:00–15:30.
Practical facts checked: Oct 5, 2026
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Location: Checked against sources
National Science Museum Science Hall, 481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
Practical facts checked: Oct 5, 2026
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Getting there / returning: Not separately verified
Use the linked National Science Museum place page for current access guidance; the event notice warns parking can be crowded and recommends public transport.
Booking / entry conditions: Checked against sources
Advance booking opened October 1 at 10:00, but the official event page explicitly allows walk-in admission without a reservation. Seating is unassigned; current advance-booking capacity is not inferred.
Practical facts checked: Oct 5, 2026
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Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
Participation is free.
Practical facts checked: Oct 5, 2026
National Science Museum Guide Network
On-site language support: Not separately verified
Foreign-language interpretation was not independently verified.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Walk-in entry reduces booking friction, but foreign-language lecture support was not independently verified.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
Detailed Science Hall seating and accessibility were not independently verified.

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Start: Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM KST
End: Oct 24, 2026, 3:30 PM KST
Venue: Science Hall, National Science Museum
Address: 481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Why it matters now

It gives late-October visitors a clearly timed indoor program with a strong 'past visions versus present technology' theme and flexible entry because walk-ins are allowed.

Daejeon’s national science museum combines natural history, science and technology, children’s galleries, astronomy facilities, a botanical garden and large outdoor exhibits.

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