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Are Humans A Virus On The Planet?
Out of every living organism on Earth, humans identify the closest with a virus. We expand uncontrollably, we destroy our host (our host being Earth,) and we have no stable means of not eradicating ourselves without expanding to a new planet.
By Kristopher Kristianson8 years ago in Futurism
Review—'Doctor Who: The War To End All Wars'
Across seven years from 2007 to 2014, UK based company Big Finish Productions produced a most remarkable series of Doctor Who audio dramas. Created to utilize characters and elements from the first four Doctors eras at the time, the Companion Chronicles range did exactly that. More than that, it went a long way to putting underused companions to better use, resulting in some remarkable stories. Coming in as the last story recorded for the range (though the third to last from being released), The War To End All Wars is a prime example of the range and what it was capable of.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Futurism
The Wicca Way
When you hear the word Wicca, what is the first thing you think of? Witches riding on brooms, bubbling cauldrons, and ugly warts? Well, I’m here to tell you those are all lies made up by Hollywood to make witchcraft seem less magical and more evil. Witchcraft is manipulating energy and putting your intent out into the world, not evil hexes and ruining lives. Real witches, those who live in the modern world, follow the pagan religion Wicca. It’s peaceful and its unstructured rules ensure they can become their best selves without judgement or limits. It encourages individuality and love for all. It’s looked down on and people always misunderstand the goodness in Wiccans. If the world had a better grasp of the Wiccan principles, it would be a better place. Wicca should be a major religion because it helps the Earth, allows people to choose their path, and its only rule is to harm none.
By Sharisse Martinez8 years ago in Futurism
Why No One Knows Who Rey's Parents Are | Star Wars Explained
The newest Star Wars trilogy has raised several questions, and one of the most notable ones is the mystery of who Rey's parents are. We've never gotten a real identity as to who her parents are and if she's related to any characters from the original trilogy.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Futurism
Domino: The Awakening
Eight-hundred twenty years have passed, and the City has succumbed to wickedness. New Burgundy has always been the third-most dangerous city in America, but is now the most treacherous in the World. To survive, new gangs were formed to protect themselves from the existing ones. As a result, (king/queen)doms were forged, along with the Underground Consortium to ensure territories were clearly marked. New Burgundy became a haven for crime syndicates. The rich and toughest profit from extorting the poor, and those who resisted were slaughtered. Every night, the City would flood in crimson from Gang Wars, Resistance fighters, and the unfortunate citizens who couldn't pay their weekly "taxes." The City was in desperate need of a Savior.
By Dominick Piaquadio8 years ago in Futurism
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' the Most Anticipated Star Wars Film?
Immersed in a state of despair, my silent sobs were camouflaged by the sips of the cheapest beer on the shelves, until suddenly transformed by a quick gasp as the dashboard of the Millennium Falcon filled the screen.
By Spencer MacAdam8 years ago in Futurism
Safe (in) Space
We thought they'd bring him back in shackles, blindfolded, with combat bots at either side of him. But Damien is alone when he descends from the transport ship, looking awkward, or embarrassed, more than anything. The ship departs behind him and the hanger closes. I lose sight of him as he steps under the threshold of the observation deck. Simon looks at Adrian, who shrugs.
By Maddison Stoff8 years ago in Futurism
The Chosen One: Chapter 3
Chapter 3: The First Night I was now probably miles away from Claire. I wish I could just hear her voice one more time? What if that was the last time I would ever see her? I can’t even think about it. She is a prey now. I could kill her.
By Ashley Laws8 years ago in Futurism
Occam’s Razor
Occam’s razor is a term attributed to William of Ockham (1287-1347), an English Franciscan friar, philosopher and early scientist, who took a vow of poverty, and who helped come up with a concept that is used in science today which determines that the fewest assumptions is the easiest. Scientists have changed the meaning of the term “Occam’s razor” throughout the centuries since it was first coined. Isaac Newton said of Occam’s razor that, “We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.” In other words, the simplest explanation rather than a complex explanation is always the better explanation.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'Counterpart' 1.7
A truly masterful Counterpart 1.7 last night; a perfect spy science fiction story in many overlapping ways. First, it occurred to me as we watched the young Clare in spy training on the other side that there's a strong something of The Americans in Counterpart. Except, whatever Elizabeth's original name was in The Soviet Union (I forget) as she trains to be the adult Elizabeth in America, passing as an American, the ante in Counterpart is much higher, because we get Clare training not to be some rival or enemy nationality but her alternate self. This, again, as I've said before, comes from this deft mix of spy story and science fiction story.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
