evolution
The evolution of science, science fiction, and mankind throughout the years.
“On My Way”. Top Story - August 2026.
How many of you are familiar with the 1930’s cartoon detective Dick Tracy? I may not think of him every time I pick up my cell phone or use my wristwatch’s phone feature, but it does happen quite often. What made him unique from other crime fighters of that period of time was his two-way wrist radio. While other crime fighters of that era received messages from dispatch over their car radio or a brick-sized handheld device, Tracy simply lifted his arm and listened to the voice being transmitted via his watch. When the dispatcher finished his message, the detective would usually reply with his classic line, “On my way.”
By Mark Gagnon2 months ago in Futurism
The Machine That Remembers Me Better Than I Do
When I was a child, science fiction imagined a future filled with flying cars, teleportation, and cities suspended in the clouds. It imagined spectacular inventions that would announce themselves with explosions of color and impossible feats of engineering. The future, according to those stories, was loud.
By Samara Pollyana 3 months ago in Futurism
Do We Trust AI More Than Each Other?
My current inability to earn a living from writing (I blame the algorithms) means I must also spend time completing research surveys online. There is a positive side to this however, as it often brings my attention to important topics and gives me something to write about when I’m all out of ideas.
By Simon Aylward4 months ago in Futurism
