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Opinions in science, science fiction, and fantasy.
Burning Bright/Come Away, Human Child
(i) Burning Bright I dreamed about the tiger tonight--approach of handlers and veterinary physicians to the great cat into whom, across species, the invisible worldwide celebrity had perilously entered. Some of those managing the beast were young enough to have partied at close range on sun-spackled beaches with mammals, on the whole, more lethal than this cat they observed at a respectful distance, or tranquilized first before nearer approach. Some were old enough to fear far more the infinitesimal creature within, that may make it under sedation a greater threat than it would be awake, charging, thoroughly pissed as perhaps it has every right to be: you nearly eliminate my kind in their natural state but save specimens of us for show; granted, you care for us in these sheltered unnatural places until suddenly we come in contact with a danger unknown in the wild (where with all due modesty, we were for long ages the principal danger, a crown we’ve ceded a good few of your generations now); you lift us for our safety out of a habitat you’ve made inhospitable for us and our prey, and what happens? an invisible enemy, bred by the same genius that makes civilization, war, prisons, discotheques, casinos, air conditioning, jet exhaust, books and films and music and such, bunker style luxury condos and zoos, slips without being seen through these sheltering bars as easily as it leaps across borders from nation to nation, and lays me low. Your safety is another name for danger.
Martin HeavisidesPublished 3 years ago in FuturismI May Be A Leo, But I'd Be L͟i͟o͟n͟ If I Said I Felt Like One
I don't mind those who believe in astrology, horoscopes, and all that zodiac jazz. For me personally, though, it's a belief system that's never really sat well with me.
Jack Anderson KeanePublished 3 years ago in FuturismIn The Stars
“Hey Baby, what’s your sign?!” One of the more common pick-up tropes of the latter twentieth century. Simple enough question … unless of course, you’re asking ME.
Heather R WeisbarthPublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Bad Idea That Is Time Travel
I think you can point to several moments in your life you wish you could relive or redo. A detail or fact you wish you could see again, correct, or undo in the past, to manipulate the present toward a more self-serving result. Or you're curious about what lies ahead, you go forward in time set on by a question of how your life or society at large will turn out. Given the opportunity to view our lives as well as world history from an outside perspective, knowing you were capable of jumping into any point in time, breathing the era's air, eating their food, or drinking whatever was put in front of you, the temptation to tamper with events would be too hard to ignore, and you'd pay a terrible price for leaving all the things you're familiar with. Perhaps every work of fiction that's covered the theory of time travel tells a certain truth in that messing with nature, always has a generally negative consequence more than just the individual.
Benjamin Alexander HousePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe After Life
When it comes to death many humans are afraid to face the reality of it. Often times humans try to avoid such a topic. There are so many different ways to get your mind off of even the mere thought of death. Weather you are a social lite who drinks and parties from sun up to sun down. Or maybe your a construction worker who puts in over 80 hours a week so that you have no time to think about it. No matter what, that lingering subject will always be in the back of your mind. Death. "When will it happen to me?" "What is it like?" "Why must we go through such a thing?" "I don't want to die."
PowderPuffAndOther StuffPublished 3 years ago in FuturismThrowing Away the Cusp
I was born on June 21, 1988. That means I entered into this life on the Cusp of Gemini and Cancer. What does all of this mean? Absolutely nothing. Comedian, writer, and director Chris Rock gave the perfect horoscope when he said: “Aquarius... you’re gonna die. Capricorn... you’re gonna die. Gemini, you're gonna die twice! Leo you’re gonna die.”
Skyler SaundersPublished 3 years ago in FuturismReplaced
Robots. I never thought I would be living in a world where these things would actually exist. Not only exist but live as humans among us and even obtain citizenship. More and more, I see articles about AI and the more advanced they are becoming. Scientists are so excited about their inventions they've created. They have continued to work on turning robots more human-like as possible for many years. Some of these robots are made so well you really can't tell the difference between us and them. Almost. They have different ethnicities, languages, emotions etc. Of course, they even look perfect which I think could make some people feel insecure, which I know sounds weird. But that's not far-fetched because so many people, especially women are used to not putting up pictures without filters. Or used to getting multiple plastic surgeries. Looking fake seems to be in. Robots would be the ultimate standard beauty for many. Every day people think it's cool and are increasingly desensitized to these non-living beings.
ShannahyahPublished 3 years ago in FuturismJASON GOTT'S CREATION THEORY.
Hello! My name is Jason Gott. Around ten months ago I came up with a in my mind a realistic theory on How the Universe was made in relation with the creator. Remember it is only a theory. I'm sure every person has their own theories regarding creation.
Jason GottPublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe New Economy
“We’re recovering, but to a different economy.” -Jerome Powell, 16th Chair US Federal Reserve A wise man once pointed out how quickly humans will sell themselves into slavery in exchange for promises of safety or the opportunity for revenge. As we approach the precipice of a completely new economic model, I must wonder, how will we adapt. As we near the finale of a year that tossed us into storyline after storyline that seemed to come straight from the creative minds of some of the greatest directors, storytellers and producers of history, I wonder where humanity stands as a whole.
THE REASONS WHY THE WHOLE WORLD DESPERATELY NEEDS TO BE RULED ...
! . THE REASONS WHY THE WHOLE WORLD DESPERATELY NEEDS TO BE RULED BY ONE ALL POWERFUL EVIL OVERLORD! . .
Ross E Fortune LombardiPublished 4 years ago in FuturismWe Need to Kickstart Art for the Economy
Due to the pandemic we're experiencing tons of issues. One of the biggest issues is the economy. We've been told to quarantine and many people are out of work. Fortunately there are some stimulus packages but still we have businesses that have closed down.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in FuturismA Note on the Concept of Morals
Morality is complicated fickle and wavering because it is a social construct. For those of you who didn't take the intro to psych classes in High School (assuming you went to a well funded school) a social construct in a nutshell is anything that wouldn't continue to exist should humans disappear in an instant. For example laws, if every human disappeared the animals left behind wouldn't bother to learn our laws. Morality is a social construct the proof hidden between cultures, stuck in our personal history, and impossible to pin to any clear definition due to its fluidity.
Emrys EverettePublished 4 years ago in Futurism