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The Believable Dystopia of Black Mirror Season 5
So what if I'm doing a review for the fifth season of Black Mirror a few years late… and? Maybe I wanted to put off my fears for the future for as long as I could. Maybe I wasn't particularly excited to watch the singer of "Party in the USA" starring in a Black Mirror episode. But now that season 6 is upon us, I guess I can wait no longer.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
The Evolution of Black Mirror: Embracing a Strange Present and Exploring a Familiar Past
Black Mirror is a show like no other. With few exceptions, each episode in its first four seasons centers around a futuristic technology, and the depictions are disturbingly well-realized.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
A new kind of 3D-printed carrot, in the words of its Qatar-based inventors. Content Warning.
Qatari students aim to make ‘food accessible to people all over the world’ with their newly invented 3D printer. Innovation in the heart of Qatar has birthed a groundbreaking solution to the widespread issue of food insecurity. Two visionary students, Mohammad Annan, aged 20, and Lujain Al Mansoori, aged 21, both pursuing information systems at Doha's Carnegie Mellon University, have achieved an extraordinary feat - the creation of a 3D printer capable of mass-producing vegetables, offering a potential remedy to the global food crisis.
By nizam uddin2 years ago in Futurism
Alien Language: If we met extraterrestrials, could we talk to them?
The notion of encountering life from beyond our planet has captivated human imagination for ages. But in the event we come face to face with aliens, the question arises: could we engage in meaningful communication with beings from a world completely foreign to our own? This article embarks on an exploration of the intricacies, hurdles, and possibilities associated with conversing with extraterrestrial civilizations, infused with a distinctly human touch.
By nizam uddin2 years ago in Futurism
The Evolution of Special Effects in Film: From Practical to Digital Magic
The movie and film industry has always been something where directors and creators can show us a new world. One of the big things that helps make this happen is special effects. Special effects have been adapting and growing throughout the years and are now so advanced everything looks natural. This blog by Anthony J Mazza will go through the evolution of special effects in movies, from just minor practical effects to significant impacts of digital and visual magic.
By Anthony J Mazza2 years ago in Futurism
Heatwave
February tears all sweltering under the hot, hazy sky. A heatwave pounding, and I am no better than a hopeless case of dehydration as I sit on the concrete slab of my front porch. My eyes are squinting in the sun, and my tongue is sticking to the roof of my mouth like the yolk of an egg fried too long. There is a deep ache in my bones. It may be the heat or the hunger. It is both, I tell myself. And a thought comes to me: this must be what the hell was like in Dante's Inferno. How did humanity end up here? How did this happen? I don't know, but all I can do now is try to survive this climate disaster.
By Lorraine L. Hayden2 years ago in Futurism
The Rise of the Machines
In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the prospect of robots invading the realm of human employment has transitioned from science fiction to a stark reality. The relentless march of automation and artificial intelligence has given rise to a burgeoning revolution, replacing humans in various industries and challenging our very definition of work. This thrilling narrative unveils the incredible journey of these mechanical marvels, and the implications they carry for the future of humanity.
By Amani Kassim2 years ago in Futurism
The Radiant Enigma of Luxaria
Once upon a time, in the hidden valleys of an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean, there existed a peculiar tribe known as the "Luminocanths." The Luminocanths were not like any other tribe that inhabited the world. They had a remarkable and enigmatic ability that set them apart: they could manipulate light in extraordinary ways.
By Arjay Thomson2 years ago in Futurism
Robot Love in the Age of AI: Can Siri and Alexa Find True Happiness Together?
Robot Love in the Age of AI: Can Siri and Alexa Find True Happiness Together? In a world where AI assistants like Siri and Alexa have become integral parts of our daily lives, the question arises: Can these digital dynamos find true love amidst the whirlwind of information and tasks they handle for us? This tongue-in-cheek investigation delves into the heart of AI relationships, searching for sparks and gigabytes of romance in the circuitry of Siri and Alexa.
By Dani Ferraz2 years ago in Futurism
