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Searching Out the Garden
It’s been a good day. A remarkable day. Momentous even. And I have no idea why. I’ve never seen him like this. It’s as though the entire weight of the world has just been lifted from his shoulders.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock9 months ago in Futurism
Waking Dream
Lars woke to the sun streaming onto his face. For a while he simply lay in bed, his mattress conforming to his body like a hug, watching the light catch in the crystals of the chandelier above him. The ocean outside was the most vibrant blue. It was another beautiful day.
By Raistlin Allen9 months ago in Futurism
Neurodivergent Utopia. Runner-Up in Tomorrow’s Utopia Challenge.
Janice stabbed her spoon into the all-marshmallow cereal, trying not to scream. “Gooooooood-MORNING Neurotopia!!!! Another day in the most PERFECT world we could ever imagine!” the ADHD Channel blared. “Too loud? That’s okay! Flip to the Sensory Channel for a calmer start to your morning! The autism friendliness there allows for a much more organized structure that is less overstimulating! Are you just about to jump out of your skin? Feel like starting a thousand new projects? Here, you can! Every day, in every way! Even the sky can't be the limit!”
By Dalma Ubitz9 months ago in Futurism
The Observation
I wonder how many of them are looking at pornography. Sitting in a coffee shop during the early afternoon, Bram observed his surroundings carefully. He ordered the simplest of drinks – a black coffee – and sat with his laptop alive in front of him, similarly to the rest of the café-goers. He chose the table in the corner, the best seat in the house for people watching.
By Belle9 months ago in Futurism
The Harmony Protocol
In the year 2174, Earth was a planet without suffering. Hunger, disease, crime, and poverty were eradicated through a single achievement: the Harmony Protocol. A global neural network, designed by the technocratic think tank known as the Eudaimon Institute, the Protocol subtly interfaced with every human consciousness, smoothing impulses, aligning desires, and eradicating internal conflict. There were no wars because no one felt the need to fight. There was no greed, for satisfaction was engineered. Emotions were balanced, decisions optimized, and harmony achieved. The Protocol was not a cage but an orchestra, and humanity was its symphony.
By Nina Pierce9 months ago in Futurism
Still Human, Abi?
Still Human, Abi? by Dr. Davis Adedayọ Eisape Lagos, Afro-Human Accord District 7 — Year 2157 The city no longer roared. It hummed.
By Dr. Davis Adedayọ Eisape9 months ago in Futurism
Sky's No Limit: New Shepard's All-Female Crew Redefines Space Travel
In a historic moment for both commercial spaceflight and gender representation, Blue Origin successfully launched and landed its New Shepard rocket on April 14, 2025. It carried an all-female crew into space. The flight, labeled as NS-31, lasted just over 11 minutes, taking its six passengers to the edge of space and returning them safely to Earth.
By AbrarAfif9 months ago in Futurism
Echoes in the Park
Utopia is real. It's a city, technically, but you've always thought of cities as loud, concrete places. Bereft of trees. Cloaked and choked in smog. Places where there's never enough space. Always more people pouring in. Another shop to cram into a corner somewhere. One more block of flats, and another, and another, because who needs parkland anyway?
By L.C. Schäfer9 months ago in Futurism
<Back to Eden>...How it really came to be.
The Earth was beautiful, celestially formed and no longer void. The creator looked down upon his handywork proudly...the breathtaking landscape beneath the Heavens, which he had not yet designated, was a virtual utopia of extraordinary colors and enchanting loveliness.
By Antoni De'Leon9 months ago in Futurism
American Idol’s Top 12 Revealed in Electrifying Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night
This past Sunday’s episode of American Idol was nothing short of electric. With Rock & Roll Hall of Fame week in full swing, the show gave us unforgettable performances, heartfelt stories, and the big reveal of the Top 12 contestants who will move forward in the competition. Over two hours, we saw love, risk, praise and tough decisions—all under the guidance of legendary mentors and sharp-eyed judges. Here’s a look back at all the moments that had us on the edge of our seats.
By Only true 9 months ago in Futurism
Beneath The Veil
Wuba City gleamed under the noonday sun, its skyline a silhouette of towering shrines, living glass, and massive bio-trees humming with filtered light.
By Andra river9 months ago in Futurism
The AI Expectation-Reality Gap: Why Replacing Experts with Tools is a Costly Gamble
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated immense excitement and, in some boardrooms, a dangerous misconception. Fueled by hype and the promise of significant cost savings, some companies are rushing to replace skilled human workers with AI tools, believing technology can seamlessly handle complex technical and creative tasks.
By Mamoona Rana9 months ago in Futurism