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Opinions in science, science fiction, and fantasy.
Where's My Juul?. Top Story - August 2026.
Look around any public space right now, and you'll see the exact same tragic comedy playing out. A group of grown adults or even teenagers standing outside a venue or huddled in a corner, taking aggressive rips from what looks like a flash drive.
By Sara Wilson2 months ago in Futurism
Where Are We Going?
Already Here challenge prompt: Write about one technology, tool, or habit in your everyday life that already feels like science fiction, and what it’s quietly changing. Some of the things we use every day would have sounded like science fiction not that long ago. Now they're just part of everyday life. Think about one technology, tool, or everyday habit that already feels like science fiction. It could be something you use every day or something you've only recently started to notice. Explore how it's changing the way people live, work, create, communicate, or think. Whether your piece is personal, analytical, or reflective, stay grounded in the present and consider what these quiet changes might mean.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Futurism
Vocal Are Not The Only Ones With Issues
Introduction Vocal is still having issues with the platform, and I have been critical of the rollout, but what they have done is implement changes to what is the best publishing platform for creators. On my Zoom call with Justin and Chris, I found out he had been up to Inverness, where I was a couple of weeks ago, but they gave insights into what they had to deal with.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Futurism
THE DRIVERLESS COMMUTE
I climbed into a Waymo one morning in Nashville, expecting spectacle. The sci‑fi fantasy of a car that carries you through a city while you lounge in the backseat has been part of our cultural imagination for decades. I thought the experience would feel theatrical, maybe even surreal. Instead, the moment the vehicle pulled away from the curb, the sensation was quieter, stranger, and far more intimate.
By Tim Carmichael3 months ago in Futurism
Best Things I Love About Being a Scorpio
I've never been that big into astrology until most recently. Years ago, I liked knowing my daily horoscope in accordance with my zodiac sign. The topic that's the main focus of this story is far different than the ones I've been used to writing on here. So, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and talk about something insightful outside of sports. If you're a Scorpio, this story is for you. I'll be highlighting some things on this list that I love the most about being one. When you're done reading this story, let me know in the comments below if one of more of these items relate to you. Before I do that, here's a bit of a background about me.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 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
Scientists believed they understood what might be at the center of our galaxy. However, they might have been entirely mistaken the entire time.
In the summer, the constellation Sagittarius is shining as you look south. Its wandering stars take on a variety of forms, such as a spoon and a teapot. The Galactic Center, the Milky Way's core, is located just next to the teapot, near the point where steam would emerge from its spout.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Futurism
The Economist 2026 Cover: A Symbolic and Conspiratorial Analysis of the Future. Content Warning.
Every year, the cover of The Economist generates intense debate among political analysts, researchers, and conspiracy theorists alike. Supporters of symbolic interpretation argue that these covers are not merely artistic illustrations but coded messages that hint at major global events expected in the coming year. Whether one sees them as predictions, warnings, or simply clever editorial design, the imagery often reflects the fears, ambitions, and uncertainties shaping the world.
By JONATAN DAVID VEGA4 months ago in Futurism
The Price We Pay for Convenience. Top Story - June 2026.
When I was a teenager, I had five lights in my bedroom. One was the overhead. They call it a boob light now, which is hilarious. That was the first one to go out as I settled into my bed for evening reading. I had to get up to turn it off, so I had to be really annoyed by all the extra light to put forth the effort. The second two were on pullstrings that hung in my very open-plan closet. I usually got those two at the same time. The next was a lamp by my mirror. It was hideous, but it gave off a pretty light, so I liked it. By then, I was down to one light by my bed that I didn't have to stand up to turn off. It was a touch lamp that you could whack in any way at all to make it turn on to three different levels of brightness. I bought it for $13, and it was one of my favourite objects as a teen.
By Stephanie Van Orman4 months ago in Futurism
