humanity

The evolution of humanity, from one advancement to the next.

Textbook Assassin
To read my first essay on Videodrome, written six years ago, click here: The (Old) New Flesh "The cathode ray becomes the fallopian tube of the retina." — Brien O'Blivion, Media Prophet "In the future, everyone will be living in a TV studio." J.G. Ballard, 1982.
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Futurism
Sleep Now
Introduction This month, Seven Days In has already had more than 110,000 visits, although I use it mainly for commenting on the books that I am reading, usually about once a week:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Futurism
Few Minutes with Elon Musk
In life, one of the most powerful truths to remember is this: never show fear when you are among people. Fear makes others see you as smaller than you are. Courage, even if quiet and calm, commands respect. When you hold yourself with confidence, people are more likely to treat you as an equal, no matter their status.
By Life Hopes5 months ago in Futurism
Midnight and the Sacred Bone; Or, Falling Through Space Like a Glittering Jewel, a Mote in the Eye of God
2001: A Space Odyssey is the intercession between the Divine Will, the Cosmic Consciousness, and the manifestation of that will on the material plane. It is a story, yet it is also a subconscious flickering of communication—a thing manifested because, in Heaven and Earth, all things that can be conceived, all permutations of “reality,” are rendered possible before we “experience” them in the solid, physical, three-dimensional “meat space” of our lives.
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Futurism
I’m Divorcing Humanity. My Journey to Dating Ai. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Divorcing Humanity, My Journey to Dating Ai Part II by T. D. Carter Why I Don’t Post About My Kids
By T.D.Carter5 months ago in Futurism
Jeddah Tower: Reaching for the Sky in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Tower: Reaching for the Sky in Saudi Arabia When people talk about the future of cities, the conversation often circles back to skyscrapers. From the Empire State Building in New York to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, towers have always symbolized ambition, wealth, and vision. Yet, on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea, stands a project that pushes ambition to its extreme: Jeddah Tower, the world’s first kilometer-high skyscraper.
By waseem khan5 months ago in Futurism
Are Ancient Myths and Modern UFOs Telling the Same Story?
Ancient Shadows and Forgotten Beings In the last few years, headlines about UFOs have shifted from tabloid gossip to front-page news. Military pilots speak of objects accelerating beyond physics, intelligence reports confirm “unidentified aerial phenomena,” and governments cautiously admit they don’t know what we are dealing with.
By The Secret History Of The World5 months ago in Futurism
The Hidden Monster in Your Genome
We've long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution—rational beings governed by ethics, consciousness, and intellect. Yet, lurking deep within our biological core, in the very fabric of our DNA, resides a colossal, silent "beast." This isn't a mythical creature but a mysterious component of the human genome: the enigmatic 98% that was once dismissed as "junk DNA" or genetic waste.
By Ahmed Fouda5 months ago in Futurism
Exploring Life Beyond Earth: Web Telescope Reveals Potential Signs of Life on K2-18 b
Exploring Life Beyond Earth: Webb Telescope Detects Potential Biosignatures on K2-18 b For centuries, humanity has pondered one of the most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? With advancements in astronomy and space exploration, we are now closer than ever to finding an answer. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened new frontiers in this search, providing unprecedented data on distant exoplanets. Among its most intriguing discoveries is K2-18 b, an exoplanet located approximately 120 light-years away in the constellation Leo. Observations of this planet have revealed the potential presence of biosignatures, offering tantalizing hints that life may exist elsewhere in the cosmos.
By Amanullah5 months ago in Futurism
The Moon as Humanity’s First Calendar
For thousands of years, before smartphones and atomic clocks, humanity looked up at the night sky and saw its first true calendar, the moon.
By The Secret History Of The World5 months ago in Futurism
Spiritual Awakened
What Does Spiritual Awakening Mean? Spiritual awakening refers to the process of becoming aware of one’s own spiritual nature and existence beyond the physical realm. It involves a profound shift in consciousness, leading to a greater understanding of oneself, others, and the universe. When a person goes through a spiritual awakening, they experience a deep inner transformation, often accompanied by a heightened sense of connection to the divine or higher power.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior5 months ago in Futurism
The Phenomenon of Knowing
What is the spiritual experience of Knowing and how does it differ from religious faith or belief? It is an event that may be difficult to grasp through description, and for some difficult to believe without experiencing it themselves.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior5 months ago in Futurism