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Vintage articles and footage from the science fiction archives.

Star Trek TOS: "Arena"
Some people may wonder what the point is of writing about Star Trek. After all, volumes have already been penned about the classic science fiction series—really, a little beyond the designation “classic,” into the stratosphere of a term like “iconic.” Star Trek went boldly where no television science fiction series had gone before and changed the face of an entire genre.
By Tom Baker4 months ago in Futurism
Future-Proof Yourself in 2025: 10 Powerful Skills You Must Master to Stay Ahead
Introduction: Why 2025 Demands New Skills The world is changing faster than ever. Automation, artificial intelligence, global remote work, and digital entrepreneurship are redefining how people succeed. In 2025, it’s not just about working hard — it’s about working smart with future-proof skills. This guide reveals the 10 most powerful skills you must master to stay ahead of the curve, increase your earning potential, and thrive in any career path.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Futurism
Star Trek TOS: The Galileo Seven
"The Galileo Seven" is classic Star Trek, a nail-biter featuring a crash-landing by the away team on a hostile alien world—a nightmarish place where huge, shambling bear-creatures, seen only from behind, attack the stranded shuttle crew under the command of Spock. The heart of the episode lies in the interplay between Spock's will to command, his unshakable devotion to logic (here revealed not as innate, but as something he must consciously practice and struggle to maintain), and his need to “humanize” his leadership. Boma, the only Black man aboard the shuttle, takes exception to Spock’s seemingly callous, machine-like demeanor (he even uses that word as an insult). Inside, though, Spock shows insecurity: a constant battle between fear and logic, duty and compassion.
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Futurism
The Son of the Stars
Womb-like, a silvery ship plummets through the heavens, a young boy aboard losing his parents when they answer to an outer space distress signal. He becomes orphaned, growing up amidst artificial and puzzling lifeforms on an alien world, amid a landscape of strange vegetation and uncanny encounters. His mind becomes telepathic as he exhibits strange powers, but always, his mind returns to the one image that, like a ghost, haunts him: that of the lost pilot, Andra O'Neill.
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Futurism
Dr. Who: Destiny of the Daleks
I suppose it was high time I got around to writing about Dr. Who—the seemingly endless BBC serial starring a multiplicity of continually “regenerating” Doctors (Gallifreyan Time Lords), but most famously starring the quintessential Doctor, the one everyone—and I mean EVERYONE—most associates with the role: the redoubtable elder statesman of Time Lording, Tom Baker. (No relation, BTW.)
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Futurism
Daniel Corrieri on Ethical AI, Silicon Valley Success, and Sustainable Tech
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and infrastructure, the environmental cost of technology often goes unnoticed. From massive data centers consuming gigawatts of energy to the constant demand for new devices, the digital world is far from clean. But for entrepreneur and AI ethicist Daniel Corrieri, sustainability isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a mandate.
By Dena Falken Esq5 months ago in Futurism
Robot Monster
"You look like a pooped-out pinwheel!" —Little Johnny Robot Monster is an abysmally bad little 1950s garbage can flick with a guy (or a couple of 'em) wandering around in a gorilla suit with a diving helmet—with antenna, no less. He is called Ro-Man, and he says everything in a grand and haughty manner, urging humans to choose the path of an easy death (as opposed to a rollicking good time of a painful, awful one). There are only about six people he left on Earth, as Ro-Man has obliterated them all with his "Calcinator Ray," and five of them are hidden behind a fence that has little electrical sparks like a Tesla coil sideways.
By Tom Baker6 months ago in Futurism
One Half Terror
“We're prisoners of our own progress, manacled by squawking machines.” — "The Murderer," Ray Bradbury Theater (1990) The Ray Bradbury Theater is one of television’s all-time greats—a deeply lyrical and darkly poetic half-hour journey into the heart of an ever-swirling mysterious world, wherein we’re gifted with Ray’s singular visions of the present and, most especially, the future—marked by aberration, but still clinging, like a drop of dandelion wine, to the lip of our humanity. Waiting to be sipped by lips we dream of kissing—or to fall, unclaimed, into the looming void below.
By Tom Baker6 months ago in Futurism
The Art of Illusion: When Fire Meets Magic in the Palm of a Hand
In the mesmerizing image above, a delicate balance of danger and wonder is captured. A hand extends outward, fingers curled as though summoning a force unseen, while four aces hover mid-air—engulfed in flames and trailing smoke as if plucked from a magician’s wildest dream. This photograph doesn’t just depict a moment; it evokes an entire narrative, one that dances between illusion, control, chaos, and the elemental essence of fire. It stands at the intersection of art, magic, and metaphor.
By Fazal Malik6 months ago in Futurism
Revolution in His Eyes: The Timeless Symbolism of a Rebel’s Roar
Introduction In the heart of any revolution lies not just the chaos of conflict, but the fire of human willpower. Captured in the image above is a powerful moment that encapsulates that spirit: a man mid-battle cry, gun in hand, passion etched into every line of his face. His clothes are rugged, his gear practical, and his stance unmistakably defiant. This is not merely a photo—it is a visual symphony of rebellion, courage, and ideology. Whether staged or real, symbolic or literal, this single frame serves as a tribute to the human drive to resist oppression.
By Fazal Malik6 months ago in Futurism
The Sacred Scent: The Timeless Mystery and Majesty of Oudh (Agarwood)
What is Oudh? “عود کیا ہے؟” — What is Oudh? Oudh, also known as Agarwood, is no ordinary wood. It is a dark, resinous heartwood that forms inside Aquilaria trees when they become infected with a specific type of mold. But the story of Oudh is far more than just a biological reaction. It's a sacred tree, a religious symbol, a medicine, and a luxury fragrance—deeply rooted in the spiritual, historical, and economic fabric of multiple civilizations.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Futurism
The Man from Taured: A Mystery That Defies Time and Logic
A Normal Day at the Airport... Until It Wasn’t Tokyo, 1954. It was an ordinary July morning at Haneda Airport. The terminals buzzed with the rhythmic hum of travelers, diplomats, and businessmen arriving from all over the world. But for the immigration officers on duty, the day would take a sharp turn into the surreal.
By E. hasan6 months ago in Futurism