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Humor and comedy in the science fiction and fantasy space.
Ibn Tufail: The Andalusian Philosopher Who Inspired Tarzan, Robinson Crusoe, and The Jungle Book
In the heart of 12th-century Islamic Spain, known as Al-Andalus, a polymath named Abū Bakr Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Tufail, better known as Ibn Tufail, crafted a philosophical tale that would echo through centuries. His novel, Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān (Alive, Son of Awake), tells the story of a boy raised by a doe on a deserted island, untouched by society. Through nature and reason alone, he discovers survival, morality, science, and God.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Futurism
"7 Smart Ways to Build Passive Income with AI in 2025 (Even While You Sleep)"
Did you know that people worldwide are automating their income in 2025 using nothing but AI tools and a smart strategy? These aren’t overnight miracles—they’re carefully assembled systems that generate money while you sleep. Let’s break down exactly how to craft your own AI-powered passive income streams step by step—without needing technical expertise.
By MOHAMMED AL-HAJJ6 months ago in Futurism
From Moradabad to Apple’s Global Stage: Sabih Khan Becomes the New COO of Apple
Apple’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sabih Khan—an Indian-origin executive originally from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh—has been appointed to oversee iPhone manufacturing, especially in India. After over 30 years at Apple, he succeeds Jeff Williams in a strategic move by CEO Tim Cook. This milestone highlights Apple’s commitment to continuing iPhone production in India amid global trade pressures and ambitions of sustainable growth. Born in Moradabad in 1966, Khan later lived in Singapore and then moved to the U.S. for higher education, earning degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from Tufts University and a master’s from RPI. He joined Apple in 1995 and climbed the ranks—from procurement to Senior Vice President of Operations—playing crucial roles in green manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chain management. Tim Cook praised him as “a brilliant strategist” and trusted his leadership to shape Apple’s future. Apple expects India’s share in its global iPhone production to grow significantly under his leadership.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Futurism
AI Took My Job — So I Made a Career Out of Telling That Story
The email came at 8:42 a.m. sharp. "Your services are no longer required." It wasn't a complete surprise—rumors had swirled for weeks—but the finality still stung. I was being replaced. Not by a person. Not even by a team. By a line of code, a large language model, a digital brain that never sleeps. Just like that, my decade-long copywriting job was gone.
By Hamad Haider7 months ago in Futurism
What If the Earth Is a Warship and You’re Just Someone Who Polishes the Bolts?
By Ulf Ragnarsson, Wanderer of Wyrmgears, Slayer of Small Talk, and Uncertified Mechanic of the Cosmos. Right. Grab your horn of fermented goat’s piss, sit your arse down on something solid, and prepare to have your brain cavity forcibly excavated by the blunt axe of metaphysical inquiry. This isn’t just a thought experiment—it’s a thought siege, and you’re about to get breached.
By That ‘Freedom’ Guy7 months ago in Futurism
The Mountain He Moved for Me
A Bond Like No Other In a quiet town in Turkey, lived a man named Harun, a humble tailor known for his calm voice and strong hands. He didn’t have much no car, no big house, no fancy clothes but he had a heart larger than the mountains around his village.
By Muhammad Hayat7 months ago in Futurism
