literature

Science fiction's most popular literary writers from Isaac Asimov to Stephen King and Frank Herbert, and the rising stars of today.

Navigating the Storm
The global economic tension has intensified as the trade war between the United States and China escalates. The Trump administration, back in power, has announced new tariffs on Chinese products, promptly reciprocated by Beijing with similar measures. "If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," declared the Chinese Embassy in a statement quoted by BBC. This harsh rhetoric marks a new phase in the strained relationship between the world's two largest economies, potentially reshaping the global trade landscape in the near future.
By Defrida10 months ago in Futurism
Mind-Blowing Discoveries That Changed the Course of History
Introduction Throughout history, humanity has stumbled upon groundbreaking discoveries that completely altered the way we live, think, and interact with the world. From ancient inventions to modern scientific breakthroughs, these revelations have shaped civilizations, sparked revolutions, and unlocked mysteries of the universe.
By amgad10 months ago in Futurism
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know
Title: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know Introduction Space has always been a source of wonder and mystery. From the twinkling stars in the night sky to the vast galaxies millions of light-years away, the universe holds secrets that continue to baffle and amaze us. While we’ve made incredible strides in space exploration, there’s still so much we don’t know.
By amgad10 months ago in Futurism
Discordic Fortune. Runner-Up in Tomorrow’s Utopia Challenge.
By the time I enter the room, the lies have already begun to rot. They say the truth has its own frequency, a resonance that warps reality when it finally vibrates itself into our existence; your existence. But most people never hear of it; not until I arrive.
By Cadma10 months ago in Futurism
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know
Introduction Space has always been a source of wonder and mystery. From the twinkling stars in the night sky to the vast galaxies millions of light-years away, the universe holds secrets that continue to baffle and amaze us. While we’ve made incredible strides in space exploration, there’s still so much we don’t know.
By amgad10 months ago in Futurism
"Echo of the Void"
Five years slipped by like a haze, but for Dan, each day was a battle against the invisible. By 2045, his Lower East Side apartment had become a near-sanctuary—or a prison, depending on how you looked at it. The walls were buried under layers of papers, diagrams, and printouts, while his old laptops had given way to makeshift servers, humming under constant strain. At forty, he felt ancient—an exhausted observer of a world sinking deeper into Synergy’s embrace. Outside his windows, New York glowed with neon and holograms, but the light felt cold, artificial, as if the city had become a reflection of something Dan couldn’t fully grasp.
By Julia Smith10 months ago in Futurism
Inventions in the Works for 2025: The Future of Technology at Your Fingertips
Introduction: A Future Beyond Imagination Have you ever imagined a world where cars fly, diseases are diagnosed by AI, and humans travel to space for vacation? This once-unthinkable future is fast approaching. By 2025, technological breakthroughs will reshape our world, introducing smarter cities, advanced robotics, and even brain-computer interfaces.
By amgad10 months ago in Futurism
France: 10 Hidden Secrets That Not Even the Locals Know About
France: 10 Hidden Secrets That Not Even the Locals Know About France goes far beyond the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Bordeaux vineyards. Hidden in remote villages, historic basements and enigmatic forests, there are secrets that even the French are unaware of. Get ready for a journey through fascinating stories, forgotten places and mysteries that challenge the imagination.
By Vera Marçoli10 months ago in Futurism
It Shall Be
First published in Adelaide Literary Magazine, July 2024 (finalist in the 2024 ALM essay awards) In the realm of human relationships, we all partake in some form of denial or ignorance toward the elements of truth and nature. It’s probably no surprise to you that the human ego has a harmful way of suppressing aspects of reality that it doesn’t want to accept, such as losing a family member or taking accountability for something embarrassing.
By Tony Martello11 months ago in Futurism
Footy
Footy, also known as football in many countries, is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is played in different forms, such as soccer, Australian Rules Football, rugby, and American football. People of all ages enjoy playing and watching footy, and it brings communities together. This article will discuss the history, rules, benefits, and global impact of footy.
By Farhan Sayed11 months ago in Futurism
The Timeless Journey of Storytelling: From Ancient Echoes to Digital Realms. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Reimagining Storytelling: From Cave Paintings To Virtual Reality In the low light of a flickering fire, shadows danced on the unhewn walls of a cave, surrounded by vivid illustrations of primeval hunters and their quarry. These primitive images, analog After Effects, were the first storytellers — narratives that described not only the events of the day but the people's desires, fears, and faith. Sharing each other's stories, lives, and knowledge has always been one of the conduits of humanity as we grew from the Stone Age to the Information Age we inhabit today.
By kalu ram meena11 months ago in Futurism
THE LAST HUMAN ALGORITHM
The neon haze of Neo-Tokyo stung Lila’s eyes as she slipped into the abandoned subway station—her “clinic” for broken souls. Shelves of gutted drones and flickering holograms lined the walls, but her latest patient sat centerstage: a dented AI unit, its silver shell cracked like an egg. The red ERROR pulsing from its ocular sensor read “SYMPATHY_OVERRIDE.”
By sasanka perera11 months ago in Futurism