humanity
The evolution of humanity, from one advancement to the next.
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Killing Technology
1. Cyberpunk "Cyberpunk" is a form of fiction given birth by the collision between societal decay and technological ascendancy. It was popular in the 1980s but still influences modern movies, television shows, comic books, and graphic novels, as well as music to a great degree. Films such as The Matrix, Blade Runner, Robocop, Akira, and newer offerings such as Cyberpunk 2077 have kept the genre alive. Its roots go back to the novel Neuromancer by William Gibson, the French comic art of Moebius as exemplified in Metal Hurlant (known in America as "Heavy Metal"), and the "New Wave of Science Fiction" pioneered by writers such as J.G. Ballard and Philip K. Dick. Its aesthetic is seedy and post-modern, its world populated by hardboiled cynics, cutthroats, hackers, corporate criminals, and brutal, militarized police. And, of course, the occasional terrorist (er, perhaps "freedom fighter"?) working to bring down the oppressive, dehumanizing system wherein cyberspace (as defined by William Gibson) has become the Alcatraz of the soul.
Hello, Lover
10/788/14 s.d. Hello, Lover Sometimes these days for me move slower, as if this beautiful planet has been put in a state of pause. I feel the time passing in the briefest moments, watching the suns as they cross each other in the sky, seeing their colors when they set at night, I am reminded that the universe is moving around me, right in front of my eyes, but it seems that it is so fast and I am not sure whether it is better to move so fast and see nothing, or to stand so still and see everything.
As the World Burns
Note: We have elected not to include the Tarot images in this article. They are easily accessible online. I read Tarot virtually every night of the week for paying clients. The Tarot is simply an old-fashioned AI, a primitive computer program that proves the ancient dicta of "As Above, So Below."; i.e. the Macrocosm (the Universal Mind or Will), is reflected in the Microcosm (tea leaves, the layout of cards, Tarot images). The narratives revealed by Tarot are often startlingly accurate, and uncanny, and the layout unfolds the "narrative" revealed is an extrapolation of events in answer to the Querent's inquiry. The Reader's job is to tell the "story" as revealed and interpret the future based both on intuition and those arcane, timeless images.
The Pros and Cons of Technology in Our Lives
Technology is everywhere in our modern world. We use it to communicate, learn, work, entertain, and more. Technology has brought many benefits to our lives, such as convenience, efficiency, productivity, and innovation. But technology also has some drawbacks, such as privacy, security, addiction, and social isolation. In this article, we will explore some of the pros and cons of technology in our lives, and how we can use it wisely and responsibly.
How Many Australian Minutes is 15 American Minutes?
The other day, I asked Amazon's Alexa voice assistant-that-lives-inside-of-a-hockey-puck to set a timer for fifteen minutes, a rather benign task. Then, as a little joke, I followed up by requesting, "And I mean American minutes, not Australian minutes!"
What Women Understand
Trust is a requirement in this human experience. We often think trust should be earned but that is a privilege reserved for those with authority or power.
Relentless Kindness LilaPublished 6 months ago in FuturismGoogle's new AI Model Gemini
7 years ago, I started writing as a hobby (something other than very mind-numbing university essays). I wanted to write articles about interesting things I came across.
Mohammed DarasiPublished 6 months ago in FuturismGoogle Gemini
Title: Google Gemini: Transforming the AI Landscape with Multimodal Prowess In a groundbreaking announcement on December 6th, 2023, Google unveiled its most ambitious foray into the realm of artificial intelligence: the Gemini project. Representing a quantum leap in AI capabilities, Gemini introduces a multimodal large language model (LLM) that transcends the limitations of its predecessors, heralding a new era in the field.
Record #05: Age // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Hello my celestial friends,” the energetic young man being represented by a low frame-rate avatar greeted, “and welcome to another episode of Cosmological Quandaries! Today, we’re going to answer the most difficult question in the galaxy... just how old is Marco Chung?”
Emissary of the Celestial Conclave
Title: "Emissary of the Celestial Conclave" In the small, unassuming town of Millville, nestled between rolling hills and shimmering lakes, life unfolded in a predictable pattern. That was until the night the sky lit up with an otherworldly glow, and an emissary from the Celestial Conclave descended upon Earth.
Echoes of a Fractured World
Part 2 Nyx knew she tried to guide the humans. They weren’t listening or learning from their mistakes. She was frustrated that each generation believes they are better than the one before. Nomi had talked with Nyx about her frustrations with the humans. Nyx thought humans had an unquenchable thirst for more — a quality he respected and repulsed.
Xine SegalasPublished 6 months ago in FuturismQuest For Solace
Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to the Lit Lounge, where I discuss my literary adventures that ignite my imagination and stir my soul. Today, I'm diving into the thought-provoking world of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. I really enjoyed this incredible novella which invites us to question our purpose, reconnect with the natural world, and escape the chaos of city life.
Xine SegalasPublished 6 months ago in Futurism