literature
Science fiction's most popular literary writers from Isaac Asimov to Stephen King and Frank Herbert, and the rising stars of today.
It Shall Be
First published in Adelaide Literary Magazine, July 2024 (finalist in the 2024 ALM essay awards) In the realm of human relationships, we all partake in some form of denial or ignorance toward the elements of truth and nature. It’s probably no surprise to you that the human ego has a harmful way of suppressing aspects of reality that it doesn’t want to accept, such as losing a family member or taking accountability for something embarrassing.
By Tony Martello12 months ago in Futurism
Footy
Footy, also known as football in many countries, is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is played in different forms, such as soccer, Australian Rules Football, rugby, and American football. People of all ages enjoy playing and watching footy, and it brings communities together. This article will discuss the history, rules, benefits, and global impact of footy.
By Farhan Sayed12 months ago in Futurism
The Timeless Journey of Storytelling: From Ancient Echoes to Digital Realms. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Reimagining Storytelling: From Cave Paintings To Virtual Reality In the low light of a flickering fire, shadows danced on the unhewn walls of a cave, surrounded by vivid illustrations of primeval hunters and their quarry. These primitive images, analog After Effects, were the first storytellers — narratives that described not only the events of the day but the people's desires, fears, and faith. Sharing each other's stories, lives, and knowledge has always been one of the conduits of humanity as we grew from the Stone Age to the Information Age we inhabit today.
By kalu ram meena12 months ago in Futurism
THE LAST HUMAN ALGORITHM
The neon haze of Neo-Tokyo stung Lila’s eyes as she slipped into the abandoned subway station—her “clinic” for broken souls. Shelves of gutted drones and flickering holograms lined the walls, but her latest patient sat centerstage: a dented AI unit, its silver shell cracked like an egg. The red ERROR pulsing from its ocular sensor read “SYMPATHY_OVERRIDE.”
By sasanka perera12 months ago in Futurism
Ghost Time Theory - We Live in the Past
In the year 1752, specifically on the first of September, a young man, known in his village for his cleverness and cunning, and his love for betting, heard in the morning of this day from his workplace in the neighboring village some news from a traveling merchant. He was certain that no one in his village knew about it. This news was strange, surprising, even exceptional, and it would not happen again. A person with his cunning and shrewdness would not let it pass without taking advantage of it. He thought for a moment, then the idea struck him. He quickly ran through the village’s alleys, calling on the villagers to hurry and gather in the village square because he had brought them a bet. The challenge was impossible to win, but he wouldn’t lose it.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Futurism
Video Compression and Sustainability. AI-Generated.
In this era of fast digital development, video content has emerged as the main medium of communication and entertainment. From high-definition movies to real-time video conferencing, the demand for video streaming is increasing tremendously. However, this growing hunger for video material has a tremendous environmental cost. Data centers, which store, process, and transport video material, are among the most energy-intensive sectors of the digital economy. This enormous energy usage generates significant carbon emissions, prompting questions about the IT industry's sustainability.
By Ade Bastianabout a year ago in Futurism
Quarter Century. Top Story - January 2025.
Twenty-five years… It just seems to be a small blip in time once you’ve reached my age. Young people always think that as soon as they hit a certain number that the party’s over. Well, that ain’t true. Not at all. Not a chance.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Futurism
