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'The 100': There Are No Good Guys
The100's premise, at first, seems interesting and vaguely familiar in the realms of young adult post-apocalyptic science fiction: a century after humanity nuked itself into oblivion, the only remaining people live on a self-sustained space station aptly named "The Ark." All crimes are punishable by death—unless you're under 18.
By Felecia Burgett7 years ago in Futurism
Aliens or Future Humans?
For centuries, man has wondered about life on other planets and beyond our solar system. Maybe the life on other planets is not the issue but the life on our own is.
By Traci E. Langston7 years ago in Futurism
5 Underappreciated Sci-Fi Films
So, my underappreciated films series continues, and this time we're looking at sci-fi films. I love the sci-fi genre, but I'm also a very picky watcher. If it holds my attention beyond the first five to ten minutes, I'll give it a chance; if not well... then it probably isn't something I'm going to re-watch anytime soon.
By Greg Seebregts7 years ago in Futurism
Invalid Reasons Why People Don’t Believe in Astrology
It is very common for people to misjudge astrology, completely dismiss it and push it aside like a foreign concept. It’s often perceived as a subject for the spiritual and gullible, but that is not the case at all, in fact celebrities like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to name a few, relate to their zodiac sign. That’s a naive approach to astrology too, as it’s not all down to just your zodiac sign. Let’s dive right in to Reason 1.
By Zodiac Buzz7 years ago in Futurism
'Zoe' (2018)
There is a fundamental incompatibility. Zoe is not just a film about artificial intelligence and the influence it will have on our society. It also shows how artificially our society will be in the future. A world where feelings are reduced to figures and where pharmaceutical concoctions provide a short but intense expression of love. Both with disastrous results. Couples who are madly in love, without any major relationship problems, grow apart very quickly after hearing the final score of The Machine. A percentage that indicates how much chance there is that their relationship will succeed. Couples who are about to split up can take advantage of Benysol to experience those feelings of falling in love again. Which in turn leads to the trade of this product in an illegal circuit, as these feelings have an addictive effect. The film Zoe was fascinating, intriguing and touching at the same time. A film that kept me busy the days after I saw it. I don’t have that often.
By Peter P7 years ago in Futurism
Saint Sara la Kali
Once Jesus was crucified, we really don't hear anything more about his mother Mary or Mary Magdalene. As legend has it, a very concerted effort was made to destroy all of his followers.
By Linda Paul7 years ago in Futurism
'Kin' Review
With the producers of Stranger Things and Arrival, plus the acting talents of Dennis Quaid and James Franco, you would think Kin would at least fulfill some desires of seeing a modern setting get mixed up in sci-fi hullabaloo. As the movie runs on, however, it becomes quite clear that the trailer drags you in for something that the movie will not quite deliver on in the final cut.
By Aaron Carling7 years ago in Futurism
Are Ants More Human Than Us?
I became the proud owner of an Uncle Milton’s Ant Farm as a gift. I sent in my form and awaited my ants. The day they arrived was a happy one. Several had died in transport. This was to be expected as the mail service is not the most gentle of ways to send living creatures. I followed the directions and introduced them to their new home.
By Traci E. Langston7 years ago in Futurism
Best Sci-Fi Shows on Netflix Right Now
Science fiction has a unique appeal—it can be exciting, imaginative, and innovative, while tackling difficult issues from new angles, making important social commentary, and, oftentimes, provoking much thought. It should be no surprise that there are an abundance of popular sci-fi shows on Netflix right now, just waiting to be binged. From mid-Century classics like The Twilight Zone and Star Trek, to the newly released Netflix originals Altered Carbon and Lost in Space, here are some of the best science fiction shows you can stream today. Sci-fi fans rejoice! The best Netflix sci-fi series are at the tips of your fingers.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Futurism
Natal Venus Retrograde
Most of the time when I see posts about natal Venus retrograde, they say stuff like “has a hard time expressing affection, they have a lot of trouble in relationships” and while this is true, it’s certainly not the whole story.
By Cro .7 years ago in Futurism
Believe That We Are All One
I hate being asked about my religious beliefs. My easily argued against belief is that "mainstream" religion was created as means to control an uneducated, unpoliced, widely spread, and disconnected population. We have well surpassed all of this. I do understand that I am glossing over many variables, many old religions and making a general statement here. I am not trying to push my views onto anyone or force an argument about religion. I just want people to open their minds more to the possibilities of alternative thoughts or even life without religion.
By Laura Holte7 years ago in Futurism
Home? (Part 8)
For a second I maintain my eyes locked on the screen, wondering. We were told that humanity was to embark on a ship to save itself from catastrophe, from the so-called "End." Our mission was to head to a new planet, inhabit it, and make it ours to create a new community where human life could be reborn again so we could maintain our species. We were also told that those living on Earth, which was the majority of the population, would inevitably die in no more than a few weeks. I know now that at least one of those statements was a lie.
By Eugenia Moreno7 years ago in Futurism