fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about cyber safety, artificial intelligence, dystopian futures and our everyday gadgets.
Content Aspirations
I don't want to write just great sentences, I want immortal ones. Words that leap off the pages and into reader’s imaginations. Stories that live on after the last page has turned. My aspiration, as a content creator on vocal, for 2024 is to produce more content. I’ve dozens of stories to tell, with about thirty or forty always on the backburner, on low on the stove. They’re waiting to be written. Stephen King said something to the equivalent of great stories are the ones that you come back to. The ones that curl up with you in bed and pose the lingering questions. What happens next and to who? You let them run around in the yard and open the door for them at dusk. They’re the ones that greet you in the morning when you wake. I understand what he meant, and in a way it’s a great measurement. The longevity test is whether or not a story can hold your interest after leaving it for awhile and putting it on the shelf. Anyway, I digress. I really like the picture with the crisp blackboard and the words etched in chalk. They remind me of the daunting task of overcoming the block with the realization that it’s possible.There’s no suffix. No two little letters standing in the way or outsourcing the productivity of my mind to negative rationalizations. They remind me to do and to think in terms of action. It's too easy sometimes to let those two little letters box and coral, to limit and determine. In the picture there is only what is possible, let’s not worry about the rest. In time, I hope to be able to publish backburner stories, because they all pass the longevity test. To get them as prim and polished as I want them to be. That is one thing I will work towards in 2024. I’m going to explore as many genres as possible. If I had written a todo list I suppose it would go something like this: 1) Write to your heart’s content. There seems to be fewer hours in the day than I have to capture the words that take flight with the wind and I chase with the butterfly net of my pen. I try to get them all down, but I find myself encumbered by things such as work and sleep. There are times when I push myself, and there are times when I don't go further. I’m dancing on the razor’s edge of determination and my own limits. Finding a balance between the two is an artform in and of itself. There is much to do and much that remains to be done. Sometimes I wish there were more time, or that I had better usage of the time I already have. A goal in 2024 is to keep writing and putting out content. I will try to write a little everyday. Vocal.com will provide a platform from which to accomplish this. The vocal challenges are always instrumental in honing skills. They provide a bullseye to aim at. I hope to increase my readership and subscribers. To finish what I started and and to go beyond that. I’ll have to look back in 2025 to see how it went, but for now hello 2024.
By ChristopherWrites2 years ago in 01
Fresno fisherman lands rare trophy brown trout at Shaver Lake
Hey buddy, Guess what?! I heard the craziest fishing story, and you won't believe it! So, there's this guy from Fresno, Byron Stickler, who's like a pro at hunting trophy brown trout. I mean, these fish are like unicorns, right? Super rare! But this dude, Byron, he's got the magic touch.
By Yusuf Alam2 years ago in 01
Dancing with Qubits: A Journey into the Quantum Age, Where Technology Takes a Twist . Content Warning.
## In the Quantum Labyrinth: Qubits Collide, Computers Sing a New Song The future is not made of silicon skyscrapers, but an intricate tapestry woven with the threads of quantum mechanics. In this article, we have dipped our feet into the great pool of quantum puzzles, but we do not know the depth that beckons us. To understand the possibilities and dangers of this technological adventure, let's dive into the deep seas and explore the secret rooms of the Quantum Realm.
By S.R.KAARTHIK2 years ago in 01
Transforming Adult Entertainment and Ethical Implications
The article explores the current use of AI in the adult entertainment industry, its potential future applications, the impact on the industry, and the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI, as well as the role of immersive experiences in adult entertainment.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in 01
How Crypto Wallets are Reshaping Gaming and Virtual Economies
Explore the role of crypto wallets in gaming and virtual economies, including the integration of crypto wallets in gaming platforms, the benefits of using blockchain-based in-game currencies, the impact on monetization models, and the future potential of crypto wallets in revolutionizing gameplay mechanics and overall gaming experiences.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in 01
HOW big is the megalodon SHARK
Megalodon’s Surprising Shape: Scientists discover megalodon, the ancient shark, wasn’t the wide-bodied monster we thought but had a more elongated form, challenging the common depiction of this colossal predator. Dietary Revelation: If megalodons indeed had longer bodies, it suggests a longer digestive system, meaning they might not have needed to hunt as regularly, potentially impacting marine ecosystems. Great White Competition: The study raises questions about the megalodon’s extinction, proposing that competition with the more agile great white shark could have played a role, adding a new twist to the mystery of the megalodon’s disappearance.
By Yusuf Alam2 years ago in 01
Untangling Philippine Urban Legends through Mainstream Media and Literature
When you close your eyes, recall the glow of screens, the noise in cinemas, and the exhilaration of digesting several favorite scenes. It is time that we try to discuss something closer – our Philippine urban legends going mainstream. As tales whispered by our lolas move into the spotlight of mainstream cinema and literature, it’s time to taste the spicier flavors: chills, cultural rhythms—legends projected on screen and within pages.
By Raymond Cerulean2 years ago in 01
Navigating Myths in the City
Within the urban centers of Philippine cities, where life throbs in sync with the city's cacophony, there lies an unseen sprawl—a fabric meshed delicately into a municipal rhythm. Picture it: In the midst of skyscrapers and thriving streets, common lives are filled with colors being painted by mysterious figures, damned places, or cannot be explained incidents. Hello to the fascinating realm of Philippine city legends in which fact and folklore dance a delicate tango by blending banal with mysterious.
By Raymond Cerulean2 years ago in 01
WHAT does a STAR ring REPRESENT?
Cosmic Age Code: Stars with rings spill the cosmic beans about their age. Young stars and their rings rock a vibrant blue, while the older ones are chilling in a cool red vibe. It's like stars wear their age as a color-coded fashion statement.
By Yusuf Alam2 years ago in 01
