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The best science fiction art from Vincent Di Fate, HR Giger, and beyond.
Ibn Tufail: The Andalusian Philosopher Who Inspired Tarzan, Robinson Crusoe, and The Jungle Book
In the heart of 12th-century Islamic Spain, known as Al-Andalus, a polymath named Abū Bakr Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Tufail, better known as Ibn Tufail, crafted a philosophical tale that would echo through centuries. His novel, Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān (Alive, Son of Awake), tells the story of a boy raised by a doe on a deserted island, untouched by society. Through nature and reason alone, he discovers survival, morality, science, and God.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Futurism
The One Platform That Brings Me the Most Vocal Traffic (It’s Not Twitter!)
I thought I knew where my audience was—until a forgotten app outperformed all the big names. If you had asked me last year which platform would send the most readers to my Vocal stories, I would've said Twitter. Or maybe Facebook. At a stretch, Medium.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Futurism
When We Sold Time . AI-Generated.
It was the day Arman had dreamed of his entire life—his wedding day. The sky was clear, the sun warm but gentle, and the city of Neo Karachi shimmered with celebration. Streets were lined with neon banners flashing countdown timers — not for the ceremony itself, but for the Time Market's opening bell.
By Muhammad Riaz7 months ago in Futurism
From Moradabad to Apple’s Global Stage: Sabih Khan Becomes the New COO of Apple
Apple’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sabih Khan—an Indian-origin executive originally from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh—has been appointed to oversee iPhone manufacturing, especially in India. After over 30 years at Apple, he succeeds Jeff Williams in a strategic move by CEO Tim Cook. This milestone highlights Apple’s commitment to continuing iPhone production in India amid global trade pressures and ambitions of sustainable growth. Born in Moradabad in 1966, Khan later lived in Singapore and then moved to the U.S. for higher education, earning degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from Tufts University and a master’s from RPI. He joined Apple in 1995 and climbed the ranks—from procurement to Senior Vice President of Operations—playing crucial roles in green manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chain management. Tim Cook praised him as “a brilliant strategist” and trusted his leadership to shape Apple’s future. Apple expects India’s share in its global iPhone production to grow significantly under his leadership.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Futurism
The Rise of GPT‑5; Beyond Human
In a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, each generation of technology leaves a mark — not just in tools and tasks, but in how we think about intelligence itself. With GPT‑5, the world is standing at the edge of another leap. One that feels more profound than anything before.
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in Futurism
Uber Is Making A Push In Data Labeling After Scale AI’s Deal With Meta
Here's a story that might surprise you. You know Uber, right? The company that gets you from point A to point B, or delivers your dinner when you're too lazy to cook? Well, they're making a major play in a completely different game - and it's all because of some serious drama in the AI world.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Futurism
From Alchemy to CERN: The 1,200-Year Quest to Turn Lead into Gold; A Tale in Pictures: From Alchemy’s Glow to Particle Science’s Roar
It is Baghdad in the 8th century. The night air carries a cool hush, but deep within one narrow alley, a small room glows under the flicker of oil lamps. Smoke swirls toward the ceiling where its tendrils twine with shadows that dance upon the walls.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in Futurism
