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Opinions in science, science fiction, and fantasy.
The 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.
By Benjamin Alexander House5 years ago in Futurism
The 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."
By PowderPuffAndOther Stuff5 years ago in Futurism
Throwing 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.”
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Futurism
Replaced
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.
By Shannahyah5 years ago in Futurism
JASON 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.
By Jason Gott5 years ago in Futurism
We 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.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Futurism
A 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.
By Emrys Everette 5 years ago in Futurism
