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Transitioning
Morality aside, it was a typical procedure. They’d take my conscious mind out of my body, reinstall it into a computer, and then destroy the empty vessel that remained. But instead of making me a healthy clone, or transferring my consciousness onto the internet, they’d take my mind from the computer and put it back into a standard-model android frame: the glass and metal bodies originally sent to Human 3D printers that look like something out of retro science fiction, still in use in segregated countries today. I know that it will cause me problems if I travel, but I’ve spent my whole life feeling invisible, so I’m not about to settle for a “human-looking” Android body. I want something that will code me as synthetic automatically, without the need for any explanation. The council that approved and funded this procedure said this stipulation was the biggest reason they agreed to it, despite it being the first one in the world. The validation obviously felt amazing, but it made me sad for others who identified the way that I did. What if they had to know what being a synthetic person felt like, but also needed to enjoy the freedom Human-looking Androids had from Android persecution? They’d need it if they lived in somewhere less progressive, or really anywhere outside of New York City: birthplace of the April revolution, and the only place I know where Androids are embraced as equals, without fear. We have Androids in our schools and Androids in our government, Android-Human mind merges, and Android-Human separations. But not all parts of America are equally progressive, and our country is the freest in the world. Was it fair to say you had to want the visibility that comes with a standard model android body just to have them validate your pain, and agree to help facilitate the plan you’ve made to fix it? They say they allocate everyone’s resources “according to our needs”, but the implication of the councils is that not all needs are valid. But can anybody really claim that, when it comes to an identity? How would an observer even know?
By Maddison Stoff6 years ago in Futurism
Creator
Set 1: Snow Tiger Marble was all we knew and all that we were. Gazing at my heavy fingers, barely a nick or scratch, and lumbering through my stone home I observed the very motionless knick-knacks on my shelves. Next door I could hear the laughter of my friend Jacob’s children who were a grey,glossy stone set he’d just recently carved with his partner Phineas. Smooth cheeks, wide smiles, and no matter how much they grinned, no wrinkles. My place, in contrast, had so little noise that the air had to ring, reminding me that sound still existed. While they were away on vacation, that was when I decided to pull out the old chisel and hammer to a slab of white marble striated with black that I’d been keeping for some time. From clouds of dust, chunks of heavy stone, I carefully shaped my new companion. She mewed at me (which was to be expected), but then she shook her body, shedding the stone as it flew everywhere across my flat. What happened next surprised me most: soft, white fur started growing on her and her eyes, no longer a solid white, became the color of the night sky. She playfully pounced on me, rubbing her cheeks against mine. Lighter than a feather for me, I could lift her easily but had to be careful how I held her. I was a heavy colossus, she hardly more than an ant. Vibrating with joy, she stayed close to me. I learned quickly that she couldn’t live off what was in our world. So I had to carve again a soft bed, animals she could hunt for food, and all the necessities.
By Kseniya Walcott6 years ago in Futurism
Where No Man Has Gone Before?
The hot gossip in Star Trek circles is that James T. Kirk, the legendary captain of the USS Enterprise, will be appearing in the upcoming series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and that, in a big change to the character, he will now be bisexual. This has, unsurprisingly, sent some corners of fandom into apoplexy. But do those of use who want a more LGBT-friendly Trek universe want this change to Kirk's character?
By Daniel Tessier6 years ago in Futurism
THE RUSSIAN PRINCESS DOLL
Looking over the rich green gardens, the Tsar of Russia couldn’t help but feel proud of his only daughter. Having three older sons, Rebecca was most welcome being the only daughter and last child. With long, curly, raven-black hair, a very trim figure and pale complexion, Rebecca was the beauty of the Russian Court. Her mother, the Tsarina, loved her dearly and lavished attention on her only daughter. Being so much younger than her brothers, this beautiful seventeen year old felt completely safe, and her brothers almost fighting each other to protect her.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff6 years ago in Futurism
'Solo' Director Denies Sequel Is In The Works
Solo: A Star Wars Story was a sort of anomaly in the greater Star Wars film series. The films are generally box office smashes, regardless of how good the actual movie is. Especially in this day and age, seeing one that does not break some kind of box office record is rather strange. That is what made Solo so odd. It was a box office flop, barely making its budget back, but it is still regarded as one of the better Star Wars films post-original trilogy. It is widely seen as flawed, but fun.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Meet Nigerian Man Who Is the Richest Babalawo in the World (Photos).
Ever seen a rich Babalawo? Well, here you go. It is a general saying and standing joke now that there are no rich babalawos. The question many people have always asked, and rightfully so to is: if these babalawos are promising that they can make you rich or giving you millions and millions of naira, then how come they themselves are struggling? How come the babalawos promising all of these good fortune and riches are struggling themselves?
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Futurism
Specialist And Generalist Knowledge: Get The Best of Both Worlds
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice,” Brian Herbert. During evolution, several species developed different survival strategies. Some became more generalists and others more specialists.
By Sigmund Carlson6 years ago in Futurism
20 'Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge' Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
The game show Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge has given kids a chance to experience what it is like to train as Jedi Padawans. While it is primarily a program for kids, there are Easter eggs that may appeal to fans of all ages.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Exact Future Predictions: A Free Life Prediction by date of birth and time
Want to know how Your Future Will be? Free accurate future prediction by date of birth can give you the exact prediction in detail about your whole life. Also, know what to do when a career Problem arises with Free Tamil astrology full life prediction.
By Horoscope Specialist6 years ago in Futurism
Free Kundli Reading: Key aspects of online kundali by date of birth
An online Kundli is a chart which is prepared based on the name and date of birth of an individual. In case of Kundali by date of birth and time, the location of the stars, planets and other celestial bodies is calculated during the accurate time of individual’s birth based on which a birth kundali is prepared. The location of the Sun, the Moon and other planets is distinctly represented and their effect on an individual’s life is also explained in detail in one’s horoscope chart.
By kundalimatching expert6 years ago in Futurism
