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Universe Hunting
A big part of collecting science fiction novels is the thrill of the hunt. The fact that the books aren't always easy to find adds a game element to discovering and buying them. It can be quite satisfying, randomly stumbling upon a longed for publication, on sale for next to nothing. I still can't get over how books are practically given away these days. When I look at my bookshelves, sometimes I have to do a double take, because it's not just pages on those shelves, but authors' blood.
Joshua SkyPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Ad Valorem
Carol was nervous. The taxman was coming to visit. Or, more precisely, the Identity Authentication Technician. She’d dreaded the visit for weeks. But it was inevitable because of the anniversary. Her property tax bill had been “frozen” when she reached 65, early in the 21st century—50 years ago. It was the responsibility of the IA tech to verify she really was the “grandfathered” Carol Garland and not a child or other relative trying to cheat the taxman. “Carol” smiled uneasily as she drove into Dallas. “Frozen taxes” was a rather ironic phrase in this context, insofar as the genetic material she needed to retrieve was in self-contained cryobox.
Lou AntonelliPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Classic Sci-Fi Robots
Automation and computation had dawned on the human mind even before computers were ever built. Classic sci-fi robots were the first inspiration for early computer engineers and programmers that inspired the technology we have today. These early classic robots were the first embodiments of the human imagination of a robotic being and companion. The technology we have today exists because of these robots. Even though these classic sci-fi robots aren't the same as what has come to exist in real life, the ideas for modern-day AI are rooted within them.
Stephen HamiltonPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
The 5 Best Ways To Travel In Time
The probability to travel through time and space is a question of physics and it’s amazing how many theories actually circulate out there about the feasibility attached to it. Many think it’s not possible to travel to the past and offer solutions to intersect the known universe in order to travel to the future.
Most Unnecessary 'Star Wars' Gifts Every Fan Needs
These are the gifts you're looking for. Some Star Wars gifts may seem unnecessary to those who aren't true fans, but every real Jedi needs these items. The best unnecessary Star Wars gifts will please even the most discerning Jedi knights.
James LizowskiPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Communication with Extraterrestrials
In 1974 a message was sent into space, known as the “Arecibo” message. It was put together by Carl Sagan and his colleagues and was sent into space via radio waves at a special ceremony to celebrate the remodeling of the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. It was the most powerful broadcast ever deliberately beamed out into space. The message was directed at a star cluster sitting approximately 25,000 light years away and consisted of a pictorial message. The radio signal depicted our planet’s location in our solar system, the core principles of our math and science, and the NASA antenna used to transmit the signal. It was hoped that it would be interpreted by an extraterrestrial intelligence. The message also included details about human beings, such as our physical appearance and DNA code.
Hyapatia LeePublished 6 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Inspired Winter Clothing
Why wear the same old thing when you can deck yourself out in Star Wars inspired winter clothing? Ditch the gray scarf, itchy sweater, and that old, ratty long sleeve shirt for something Luke and Leia would most likely approve of. Some people may think that winter is a season to look drab, not fab, but its quite the opposite when you head out into the blizzardy weather in your best Star Wars inspired winter clothing. You don’t have to wait 'til Halloween or the next movie premiere to show your love for the epic franchise. Show off your fandom during those dreary winter months in the best Star Wars inspired winter clothing.
Stephen HamiltonPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
The Hole in Evolution
The theory of evolution is just that, a theory. It is one step beyond a hypothesis (which is just an idea), and a lot of steps below a law (like the Law of Gravity). This means it's made up of a single idea supported by some data. As the data grows, so does the confidence in the theory, until one day it's either considered disproved, giving birth to a new theory, or is accepted to same level of satisfaction (and predictability) as the law of gravity.
Our Stellar Family
I was taught by my elders that there are twelve members of our ancestral family in the stars and three are directly involved in our planetary family. To be clear, all these Star People are living sentient beings in a physical form. These are not gods or angels, although many people throughout the past have confused them as such. When we are able to communicate with these beings, we will still be in physical form, just as our human ancestors were centuries ago. If we learn these gifts through the help of others, it will in all likelihood be with the direct help of the Star People. There are many legends that tell of Star People bringing us the gift of fire.
Hyapatia LeePublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Best Soft Sci-Fi Books
Soft sci-fi books form a treasure trove of ideas combining imagined scientific scenarios, future technologies, and the progression of human society in accordance with these elements. Instead of delving deep into the technical and scientific aspects of a story, these books prioritize humanity. Thus, this brand of science fiction is more concerned about the political, economic, social, and cultural characteristics. This means that a story can still involve space colonization and superior alien races, but the main focus is on the social consequences of these occurrences. If you are looking for science fiction that puts a lot of effort into character development and exploring through the lens of the social sciences, you should definitely check out these soft sci-fi books.
Stephanie GladwellPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Little Snowman
There was a little Eskimo boy that knew how to walk in the dark, over frozen sheets of ice. Guided by his sheltering stars and cautious of predators, he would meander for hours. Numb to the bone marrow with his frozen smile he drifted. The ocean did not move at all during this time of year. In fact, what were waves before, now look like a menagerie of unfinished eerie sculptures. His igloo village was 7 nautical miles away. The sun dared to show his face, but for just a few hours at a time.
Eduardo PerezPublished 6 years ago in Futurism
Aliens and Native Americans
Native Americans have many legends of UFOs and aliens or Star People, just as we can find in other places around the world. From flying ships in India called vimanas to the Nephilim of the Bible, stories of beings coming to Earth from the stars abound. Egyptian carvings show what look like helicopters and airplanes. When a metal model airplane found in ancient South American ruins is built to scale, it can actually fly. Erich Von Daniken wrote Chariots of the Gods in 1968 in which he explored the Nazca lines in Peru. The pictures the Nazca lines form are only visible from the air, yet how were they designed and created centuries before flight? How do we explain all of these stories and artifacts?
Hyapatia LeePublished 6 years ago in Futurism
