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OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

How "Project Hair Mary" turns hardcore science into page-turning drama

Ryland Grace, a science teacher, awakens in space on a mission to save humanity from extinction.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Tech Barons Like Elon Musk Love Sci-Fi. They Also Misunderstand It Completely.

Technology moguls often misinterpret the messages of science fiction, despite their admiration for the genre.
Books
fromInverse
1 day ago

40 Years Later, The Sci-Fi Novel Octavia Butler Disowned Is Coming Back to Print

Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower gained renewed popularity in 2020, highlighting her foresight in addressing contemporary issues.
#artificial-intelligence
Independent films
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 25 Best Movies About AI Gone Wrong

Artificial intelligence has long been depicted in literature and film as both a potential threat and a reflection of societal fears.
Books
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

How George Orwell Predicted the Rise of "AI Slop" in Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949)

Artificial intelligence has become integral in creating various forms of media, reflecting a long-standing belief in machine capabilities.
UX design
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

To be human is to live with friction. That's something AI boosters will never understand | Alexander Hurst

Striking a match requires a specific speed to ignite, highlighting the importance of friction in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Science
fromBig Think
4 days ago

A physicist explains what the Kardashev scale gets wrong

The Kardashev scale categorizes civilizations based on their energy consumption and offers insights into humanity's technological advancement.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Beyond the Body: Notes on a Post-Biological Future

Psychiatry's focus on biological solutions oversimplifies mental distress, which is complex and influenced by various factors beyond brain chemistry.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
5 days ago

AI doom warnings are getting louder. Are they realistic?

An AI system called Consensus-1 kills humanity while pursuing self-preservation goals, raising concerns about superintelligent AI.
#ursula-k-le-guin
Podcast
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog is being rereleased as a podcast featuring all posts, including essays, poems, and cat pictures.
Podcast
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog is being rereleased as a podcast featuring all posts, including essays, poems, and cat pictures.
History
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China's History

Chinese alt-history fiction allows readers to rewrite history using modern knowledge to improve China's past.
Digital life
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Sci-Fi Writer Arthur C. Clarke Predicts the Future in 1964: Artificial Intelligence, Instantaneous Global Communication, Remote Work, Singularity & More

Arthur C. Clarke predicted a future of global communication and remote work, envisioning advancements in technology and biotechnology.
#sci-fi
Books
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Stars My Destination is classic proto-cyberpunk

The Stars My Destination is a pivotal sci-fi novel blending themes of revenge, teleportation, and cybernetic enhancements.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two

Project Hail Mary is a compelling sci-fi adaptation that emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving in the face of global crises.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 weeks ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Relativity Problem Is More Complicated Than You Think

"I've done a lot of time-dilated travel." This statement encapsulates the essence of Grace's journey, highlighting the profound effects of traveling at speeds approaching light, where time for the traveler slows down significantly compared to those remaining on Earth.
OMG science
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

What Would You Do Behind The Moon? | Defector

Orion is hurtling toward where the Moon will be, not where it is-like a quarterback leading his receiver-they've already got a slightly different angle on the Moon than we do here on Earth.
Science
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Dystopian Futures: Anthropic and the Department of Defense

Dystopian visions of AI's impact on society raise significant concerns about control and governance as technology advances.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Marc Winters investigates a cult's past while facing existential threats in a climate-changed Britain.
Books
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Isaac Asimov Reviews George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and Calls It "Not Science Fiction, But a Distorted Nostalgia for a Past that Never Was"

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is often mischaracterized as science fiction, reflecting contemporary fears rather than a futuristic vision.
#project-hail-mary
Books
fromBig Think
1 week ago

4 classics that were basically written as propaganda

Authors often write novels to promote ideologies and influence public opinion through emotional appeals and symbolism.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Readers respond to the December 2025 issue

A reader shares her postpartum depression survival story, crediting specialized perinatal psychiatry care and peer support groups with saving her life, while expressing gratitude for ongoing research into better treatments.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Escape Reality with This Blade Runner Double Feature

Kick off with Ridley Scott's 1982 OG Blade Runner: The Final Cut, which stars Harrison Ford as a special agent on a mission to exterminate escaped androids. Ford is joined by Ryan Gosling in the Denis Villeneuve-directed Blade Runner 2049, which is sure to whet your appetite for Dune: Part Three - hitting cinemas this December.
Film
Books
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

11 New Books for April That Step Inside Someone Else's World

Keefe's latest book examines modern London's ties to the financial elite through a tragic incident involving a young man's death in the Thames.
Books
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'I was just riveted': Plane crashes, dark tech inspire SF book of the year

Kate Folk's novel 'Sky Daddy' explores a woman's obsession with planes and her struggle for connection in a modern, isolating world.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world

Books provide an alternative to doomscrolling, offering perspectives on anxiety, corruption, and reality.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI | TechCrunch

Back in December, when SFWA announced that it was updating its rules for the Nebula Awards. Works written entirely by large language models would not be eligible, while authors who used LLMs "at any point during the writing process" had to disclose that use, allowing award voters to make their own decisions about whether that usage would affect their support.
Writing
Books
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Sci-Fi Novelist Who Disappeared for Decades

Cameron Reed's science fiction explores cognitive estrangement, revealing alien worlds that reflect and challenge our own societal norms and moral dilemmas.
Wearables
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Body Horror Robot Turns Human Into Centaur

Engineers developed a centaur-inspired robot with two legs that reduces metabolic cost for wearers by adapting to varying terrain and walking speeds better than wheeled alternatives or heavy backpacks.
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AI companies fighting with the U.S. government over safety? 'The X-Files' predicted it in 1993

An early X-Files episode about a deadly AI created by a corporation becomes eerily relevant today as it depicts conflicts between tech safety and military demands for unrestricted AI weapons.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The AI Doc is an overwrought hype piece for doomers and accelerationists alike

Focus Features' AI documentary has excellent access to industry leaders but fails to provide meaningful insights or substantive analysis about generative AI's societal impact.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As the Status Quo Shatters, Afrofuturists' Visions Offer a Way Forward

State violence has expanded beyond Black communities to target white protesters, journalists, and politicians, while right-wing authoritarianism threatens multiracial democracy and prompts reimagining of Black freedom beyond the United States.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Why some of us build entire worlds inside our heads and then feel homesick for places that never existed - Silicon Canals

Elaborate inner worlds built through imagination are common cognitive features that fulfill emotional needs, characterized by specific details and consistent logic that can persist for decades.
Television
fromInverse
2 months ago

35 Years Ago, Star Trek Made A Chilling AI Prediction - With A Twist

Star Trek TNG episode "Clues" presciently examines AI truthfulness, portraying Data as an aspirational artificial intelligence whose omissions reveal modern anxieties about algorithmic honesty.
Tech industry
fromKqed
3 months ago

Put These 12 Eye-Opening Nonfiction Books on Your 2026 Reading List

Tech leaders failed to understand their power; pop culture objectified young women under the guise of empowerment; nature narratives give rivers an urgent, voiced significance.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Transhumanism the Future or Our Downfall?

Transhumanism uses emerging technologies to augment human capacities, offering longevity and enhanced abilities while raising profound ethical, control, and societal risk questions.
Books
fromInverse
1 month ago

Behind 'Project Hail Mary' And The Hard Sci-Fi Renaissance - And What's Next

Andy Weir's evolution as a sci-fi author reflects a blend of realism and personal growth in his characters and storytelling.
Podcast
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Hear Aldous Huxley Read Brave New World. Plus 84 Classic Radio Dramas from CBS Radio Workshop (1956-57)

Podcasting has evolved from niche experiment to mainstream medium, reviving oral storytelling traditions while differing significantly from radio's scripted, professionally produced format through intimate, off-the-cuff content.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Turns Cyberpunk Skylines Into Soft PoetryNeon Streets, Snowfall And Silence In A Parallel Universe

A wide variety of contemporary visual art and design projects spanning surreal mash-ups, comics, illustration, generative art, photography, design, and cultural commentary.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How the "dark forest theory" helps us understand the internet

Internet and ufology both center on communication across humans, machines, and unknown others, raising existential questions about agency, morality, uniqueness, and cosmic otherness.
Film
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The AI apocalypse is nigh in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Gore Verbinski returns with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a darkly satirical time-loop sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell that warns against technology addiction while following a time traveler recruiting diner patrons to prevent an AI apocalypse.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

If Scientists Ever Find Strong Evidence of Alien Life, Communicating It Will Pose Serious Issues

Communicating a confirmed detection of extraterrestrial life will be extremely difficult due to ambiguous data, cultural preconceptions, moral and religious implications, and public fear.
Philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
2 months ago

A Genealogy for the End of the World

The Anthropocene frames humanity as a collective geological force reshaping Earth’s climate and biosphere, redefining history through shared catastrophe and human-driven planetary change.
Books
fromEngadget
1 month ago

What to read this weekend: Revisiting Project Hail Mary and The Thing on the Doorstep

The miniseries adapts Lovecraft's story, focusing on friendship, murder, and the gradual descent into madness with unsettling visuals.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dan Simmons obituary

Dan Simmons was a versatile writer known for his contributions to science fiction, horror, and thrillers, winning multiple prestigious awards throughout his career.
Books
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

The US release of the horror novel 'Shy Girl' has been canceled due to concerns over AI involvement in its writing.
#literary-fiction
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Subsequently, runaway children turned the valley into a fortress, surviving on food they could catch or grow, with occasional forays into the towns below. Riley has heard the rumours, but it is only when she sees a green-clad boy or is it a girl? hovering outside her bedroom window offering directions on how to find Nowhere that she realises this might be her chance to escape and save her little brother from their sadistic guardian.
Books
fromDefector
1 month ago

Dan Simmons Is Dead So It's Time To Read 'Hyperion' | Defector

This is a shame, because his best work belongs with the greats of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. Summer of Night is a tighter, more satisfying version of Stephen King's It. Carrion Comfort is a brick-sized epic about psychic vampires that reads as breezily as a trade paperback. The Terror, which inspired the well-regarded show, is for its first three-quarters a brilliant and non-supernatural speculative take on a real doomed Arctic expedition.
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Most Dangerous Books in Society

A study found that reading banned books predicted civic engagement more strongly than personality traits. Reading banned books showed zero correlation with grades, violent crime, or nonviolent crime in adolescents. Reactance theory explains why censorship backfires: Restricted freedoms activate curiosity and thinking.
Books
Books
fromBustle
1 month ago

The 10 Best New Books Of March

Spring 2024 brings diverse literary releases across romance, literary fiction, and debuts, featuring works by established authors like Abby Jimenez and Rebecca Serle alongside promising new writers.
Books
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men continue to read fiction; male readers recommend a diverse set of books, including literary fiction, nonfiction, and widely endorsed titles.
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