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- Artificial Intelligence and Quantum ComputingWhen many people think of the future they think of computers, and when computers are brought up, Artificial Intelligence isn't very far.
NASA Announcement Points to Extraterrestrial, Alien LifeEvery starry-eyed dreamer who ever looked up into the sky and saw the possibility of life somewhere else out there in the cosmos did a double-take when NASA announced that they would be making a special announcement on Dec. 2...- The Ethics of Artificial IntelligenceEssay on the ethical treatment of beings controlled by an artificial intelligence.
- The Dangers of Artificial IntelligenceAre computers becoming too smart?
- Writers of the Future #24This is a summary of Writers of the Future #24. A brief description of each story, along with some subjective commentary on which stories worked for me, and why.
- The Xochtil: Unity Alien ReportA basic write up of an alien race I created for a super hero rpg. Use and enjoy!
Belrad Universe #4This is a transcript of Belrad Universe, show #4, from January 7th, 2008, with a link to an unedited recording of the broadcast.- Seven Billion StrongThere are specific reasons to assume humanity is the chosen species to continue life on and from this planet, even if this planet does not survive. These evolutionary developments support the theory that life's main purpose is to survive.
- ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Targets Capitalism’s Need to Profit from New World-Destroying Weapons“We should have learned a lesson from the making of the first atomic bomb and the resulting arms race. We didn't do well then, and the parallels to our current situation are troubling,” wrote Bill Joy, of Sun Microsystems, in a famous 2000 essay in Wired.
- Phoenix Mars Lander: The Litttle Robot that CouldNASA engineers have been rooting for Phoenix, a little Wall-E type robot who has been beaming information back from Mars since May, two months longer than originally expected.
Complex Legal Issues Explored in the Star Trek UniverseStar Trek explores the future, aliens and more. Legal issues explored & debated over in Star Trek have made it into college classrooms & beyond. Here are some of the most interesting legal issues discussed in Star Trek.- Alan TuringAn overview of Alan Turing's life, the famed mathematician, cryptographer, and logician.
"Firstborn" Book 3 of "A Time Odyssey" by Arthur C. Clark & Stephen BaxterA cliffhanger indeed, I hope this can be concluded some way, but whether or not this happens, these books are a great example of the mass of intelligence that is Arthur C. Clarke. Imaginative yet possible.- Aliens 'R UsAlien beings may not be alive in any sense of this ambiguous and loaded word. They may not eat, drink, excrete, reproduce, grow, die, process information, or move.
Counselor Troi: The Most Tortured Character in Star TrekStar Trek characters are stressed out. From Kirk to Spock, to Scotty or LaForge, these future folk are tortured by alien forces & more. Perhaps the most tortured in all of Star Trek is Counselor Troi, played by actress Marina Sirtis.- The Future of NASA and America's Space Race Lead Should Not Face PerilHumanity's pursuit of space exploration should be considered a vital purpose and should never take a back seat to other scientific endeavors.
- Top Ten 2010 TrendsThere are so many things going on in the world it can be hard to keep up. Whether your a right, a person in need of a niche market or just a person trying to keep up with the times, here are your 2010 trends to follow.
- Alexander Gregorvich: A New World GovernmentA new government comes to power under Alex's direction.
- Star Trek Vs. Star WarsAn overview of the Star Trek and Star Wars universes
- The Best TV Show of the 80'sYou had plenty of awesome shows...from Max Headroom and Who's The Boss to Growing Pains and Perfect Strangers with Balky and Larry. But which was the all-time favorite? Your answer awaits below!
- The Redmond HorrorSomething strange is happening in Redmond, KS.
- Sensitivity Issues to Bear in Mind During the Halloween SeasonStill, even during this time in civilization, there are small ensembles outwardly shunned by mainstream society.
- Computer-Generated Films and the Future of Special Effects in FilmWill the amazing computer-generated graphics of 'Beowulf' help herald a new age of feature-film, devoid of those two-legged humanoids we used to know and love?
- SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and the Aliens ConundrumHow come we never encountered an extraterrestrial, let alone spoken to or corresponded with one?
- Ardent Anti-Cybernetic Quorum Delegate Marta Shaw Dies at 56In response to FanLib's contest, this is a story told as a news report on the death of Marta Shaw, the mother of Kendra Shaw, who died before the Cylon attack on the Colonies.
- Dune: The Battle of Corrin -- Summary and ReviewBrian Herbert has created in his Dune prequels a compelling world that builds upon and improves his father's works. Absent is the somewhat stilted writing style of Frank Herbert and in its place is a page-turner that compels the reader to continue.
- Seven Must Read Science Fiction Novels of the Twentieth CenturyAn analysis of seven of the greatest science fiction novels of the Twentieth Centuries, and a quick look at their similarity of themes
- Characters and Ideas Drive Counting Heads by David MarusekCounting Heads, David Marusek's first novel, paints a vivid and convincing vision of the near future. Complete with nano-technology, artifical intelligence, and clone-workes what's really remarkable about Counting Heads is the depth of Marusek's characters.
- Top 10 Must See Sci-Fi MoviesIf you want to watch sci-fi, these ten films are a good place to start. This list will undoubtedly change with time since new movies are constantly being made. Sequels are included when applicable, so there are actually more than ten films listed here.
- Stanley Kubrick Film FestivalA roundup of some of Kubricks best films
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