fact or fiction
Is it science fact or science fiction? Futurism presents both sides to determine the truth.
We Hang in the Balance
My life goes on even though Dennis is gone. I lost him to the worst flu epidemic in the history of the world. It began in November 2047 right after the bombs were dropped and had wiped out half the world population by the spring of 2049. Dennis got sick in August 2049 and I lost him 6 weeks later. Now it is March 2050 and I don’t know where to begin.
By Barbara Gode Wilesabout a year ago in Futurism
What does it mean to have 12th house lord in 4th house?
Understanding the 12th House Lord in the 4th House In Vedic Astrology, the placement of the 12th house lord in the 4th house creates a unique blend of energies. The 12th house, or Vyay Bhava, represents losses, expenses, isolation, spirituality, foreign connections, and subconscious depths. On the other hand, the 4th house signifies home, comfort, mother, emotional stability, peace of mind, and land-related matters. This placement indicates a connection between these two domains, shaping the native's life in profound ways.
By Saartha Bhandariabout a year ago in Futurism
The Day the Toaster took Over
The year was 2050, and the world had become a place of dazzling innovation and mild absurdity. Cities shimmered with self-cleaning buildings, flying cars zipped about like caffeinated pigeons, and AI assistants managed everything from our grocery lists to our emotional wellbeing. Humanity had solved hunger, cured most diseases, and, somehow, still argued about pineapple on pizza.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Futurism
Belts with Holes are Dead
In 2050 the fall of man was brought about not by a nuclear holocaust or alien invasion, nor by a biological agent unleashing a zombie plague or a global economic collapse, but rather by an event so mundane, so random, so seemingly inconsequential that not even the wisest of men could have predicted it. This is the world of belts with holes are dead. A world ended when the last belt with holes suddenly disappeared from our planet earth. A hellish nightmarescape where the ability to keep one’s pants up even if they are too large is no longer an option for most. The rich seclude themselves in future belt enclaves where they live in relative luxury and wear whatever size pants within +/- two sizes they desire while the poor live in squalor, suffering from constant pants droppage or doing anything they can to just get by. The lowest of these, the so called “below the knee cutters” are the worst off by far. Their misery was so great that they actually took scissors to every pair of pants they owned and cut them off below the knees. Sick I know, do not read on if you are faint of heart. The only hope left are the so called Pioneers of Future Belts. Will they arrive in time to save our once beautiful planet and usher in a utopian paradise where everyone, regardless of means, can choose to wear whatever pants they want, no matter the waist size or inseam length? These stories represent the collected works of just some of the people who lived through those dark times. Pray their future does not become our own.
By Everyday Junglistabout a year ago in Futurism
Do you still think Astrology is Sci-Fi?
Not a lot of people know this, but my very first "side gig" was as a Fortune Teller named Zoe Mav. I would read palms, tarot cards, crystals, and analyze astrology charts for those mystics who were either entertained by the idea or were true wiccans. Many faithful scientists called my interest in such "occult" practices "hogwash" and said that astrology was not as truthful as astronomy. After acing Astronomy in college, I put Zoe Mav on the shelf as I pursued a teaching career. I kept my eye on both Astrology and Astronomy, and through the years I discovered that quacks are found in both practices. I guess the new millenium isn't so much a search for truth as having to hone skills in deciphering the difference between useful journalism and/or literature as opposed to "fake news" or "misleading ad campaigns". Science has proven to be as flaky as any other once revered and upheld subject. Sorry if that disappoints you.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Futurism
Is depression born or made?
### Is Depression Born or Made? A Complex Interplay of Genetics and Environment Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders globally, has long been a subject of scientific study and social discourse. One of the most pressing questions surrounding this condition is whether depression is "born" (determined by our genetics) or "made" (influenced by our environment and experiences). The answer, as it turns out, is neither straightforward nor exclusive to one side; it is the result of a complex interplay between nature (genetic predisposition) and nurture (environmental factors).
By MSK Writesabout a year ago in Futurism
Satire, Parody and AI are difficult for some to detect
Some people are truly bad at detecting sarcasm, AI, parodies, satire and Poes. A Poe is you don't know is when a parody seems real since it may actually be what the thing or person being parodied would do. It is not that hard to detect for people who can think.
By Ferrari Kingabout a year ago in Futurism
The Black Sunspot: A Mysterious Phenomenon in Our Solar System
The sun, our closest star and the life-sustaining beacon for all existence on Earth, is an object of endless fascination and scientific inquiry. Among its many compelling aspects are sunspots—dark, cooler regions on the sun's surface that have intrigued astronomers for centuries. One of the most captivating among them is the "black sunspot," a term that evokes both curiosity and scientific wonder. In this article, we’ll delve into what sunspots are, the significance of black sunspots, and why they are essential to our understanding of solar activity.
By mariam elghazalyabout a year ago in Futurism
