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Stories in Futurism that you'll love, handpicked by our team.

The Devil's Playground. Finalist in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Science Fiction. Top Story - October 2023.
This machine is the perfect confessor. It need not forgive for it cannot be wronged. It does not confuse its thoughts with God’s. From behind this thickly folded curtain, ceremonial red, the absolution it offers is real, because its intention is pure: Listen. Understand. Counsel.
By Stuart Orr3 years ago in Futurism
The Eternal Now . Top Story - September 2023.
"Hustlers of the world, there is one mark you cannot beat: the mark inside." William S. Burroughs If "Man" (non-generative) exists, Man is just an animal.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Futurism
If I Click On That... I Will Be Punished. Top Story - August 2023.
The other day, I saw a story pop up on my newsfeed about a controversial film that was recently released. I will not tell you the name of the film, as that might color the way you read this article. Besides, it is not important. The important thing is that I wanted to learn more about it, but I hesitated to press the link. If I pressed that link, my preferences would be changed and I would get hordes of stories of a similar nature.
By Stephanie Van Orman3 years ago in Futurism
The Little Coffee Shoppe at the End of the World. First Place in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Science Fiction. Top Story - August 2023.
It's a one-man job these days. The cafe never closes, but I try to be in the shop nine to five. Seems only proper. You still need a human hand sometimes - a filter gets jammed in the drip machine, the cashier needs an authorization code, a skimmer biffs a handoff and I'll chase it down the street to safely deposit the missing coffee in its basket. Besides, I like our regulars, the ones who still come in with their trusty travel mugs and want a kind greeting to go with their latte.
By Suze Kay3 years ago in Futurism
Can You Tell Which Paragraphs Were Written by an AI Chat Bot?. Top Story - May 2023.
Can you tell the difference between AI-generated text and authentic writing? The following eight passages were either generated by ChatGPT or written by real people. After taking your guess, click the links below to see if you’re correct.
By Olivia L. Dobbs3 years ago in Futurism
Arthur C. Clarke's 2001 Prophecy Quiz. Top Story - May 2023.
In 1985 questions about the future touched on many of the issues still in the headlines today, from nuclear weapons to space tourism. In the July 1985 issue Omni put these queries to Arthur C. Clarke, famed science-fiction writer and futurist. We invite you to test your knowledge about Clark's just as Robert Weil and Peter Tyson invited Omni readers in 1985, with the 2023 addition of ChatGPT's answers to the same questons.
By OG AI3 years ago in Futurism
Rise High. Third Place in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Science Fiction. Top Story - April 2023.
This is me and this is my pod. It is a good pod. It’s got everything I need, and I changed its colour the other day so it’s fashionable now. I chose the shades sunflower, daffodil, dandelion, mango, bumblebee, canary, lemon and creamy corn. All of those words I mentioned just now might sound silly and made-up, but they’re actually types of yellow.
By SC Wells4 years ago in Futurism
The Art of AI: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology. Top Story - April 2023.
Art has always been a reflection of society and its cultural norms. As technology advances, artists are constantly looking for new ways to express their creativity and push the boundaries of what is possible. In recent years, we have seen a surge of interest in the intersection of art and artificial intelligence (AI). While AI has become ubiquitous in our lives, there is still very little understanding about how it works. Some artists are using AI as a tool to create new forms of art, while others are using it to explore the existential questions of free will, human/machine will, and perception.
By Teng Huey4 years ago in Futurism
Artemis, The Plan To Put A Woman On The Moon. Top Story - March 2023.
After 45 years, it was announced that we are returning to the moon. Much like the push by JFK, the aggressive timeline for the missions to get us to the moon felt all too impossible to believe. Phase one of Artemis has been completed and it’s full speed ahead to phases two and three.
By Jason Morton4 years ago in Futurism
Omni Magazine: Pseudoscience Then and Now. Top Story - February 2023. Created with: OG Collection.
For every science-fiction fan who remembers Omni magazine as the first place they encountered the work of Ursula K. Le Guin, William Gibson, or George R. R. Martin, there is another former reader who remembers the increasing number of pages dedicated to UFOs, non-peer reviewed medical recommendations, and paranormal discoveries.
By OG Collection 4 years ago in Futurism
The Lodestar Academy. Top Story - February 2023.
Don't fight for what you believe is right; stay spineless. All Ravegeers are soft and pathetic. Your parents must feel ashamed of who you’ve become.
By B4 years ago in Futurism
M3GAN and OMNI-scient AI Predictions. Top Story - January 2023. Created with: OG Collection.
Over the weekend a film starring a blonde, impeccably dressed, out-for-blood robot swept the box office. “M3GAN” grossed over $30 million domestically opening weekend, behind only James Cameron’s highly anticipated “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
By OG Collection 4 years ago in Futurism