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Opinions in science, science fiction, and fantasy.
The Vertical Frontier: How Sky Cities Could Redefine Urban Living
The earth is filling up fast. With the global population inching toward 10 billion by mid-century, cities are bursting at the seams—sprawling outward, clawing upward, and choking on their own growth. Land is a finite resource, and as sea levels rise and arable acres shrink, humanity faces a stark choice: adapt or collapse. What if the answer isn’t more ground-level sprawl or even floating homes, but a leap into the sky? Enter the concept of sky cities—towering, self-contained ecosystems suspended above the earth, poised to revolutionize urban living and tackle the crises of overpopulation, climate change, and resource scarcity.
By Pure Crownabout a year ago in Futurism
The Future of Work: Will Robots Take Over Your Job?
Imagine it’s 2035. Your coworker isn’t sipping coffee or grumbling about deadlines—it’s a sleek, humming machine, tireless and immune to office drama. Science fiction? Hardly. Robots and artificial intelligence are already reshaping the workplace, and the question isn’t if they’ll take your job, but how they’ll transform it. Let’s break it down.
By Pure Crownabout a year 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 Martelloabout a year 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 Sayedabout a year ago in Futurism
Bitcoin Crashes to $96,000: Is This the Start of a Bigger Drop or a Buying Opportunity?
The cryptocurrency market has once again witnessed high volatility, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to approximately $96,000. This decline has sparked concerns among investors, while some see it as a potential buying opportunity. The drop in Bitcoin’s price is part of a broader trend affecting the crypto market, with other digital assets showing mixed performance. In this article, we will explore the key factors behind Bitcoin's recent decline, its impact on other cryptocurrencies, and what investors should expect in the coming weeks.
By yusuf selhoabout a year ago in Futurism
Why TikTok Users Move to Xiaohongshu
My FYP is filled with frustrated rants tearful goodbyes to TikTok, and now guides to basic Chinese phrases. The latter comes from the apparent exodus of TikTok users, in preparation for the platform’s ban on January 19th, to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu or “Red Note.”
By Gading Widyatamakaabout a year ago in Futurism
Did DeepSeek Steal from OpenAI?
The recent battle between OpenAI and DeepSeek has reignited conversations about intellectual property, open-source ethics, and AI development. OpenAI, the dominant force in the generative AI space, has accused DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI lab, of stealing their proprietary work. But in the ever-evolving AI landscape, defining what constitutes theft is complicated. While OpenAI is justified in its claims, the reality is far from black and white.
By Gading Widyatamakaabout a year ago in Futurism
AI in the Field of Creativity: Can Artificial Intelligence Create Art Worthy of Human Appreciation?
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been actively used in various fields, and the world of art is no exception. Machines are beginning to create music, paintings, poetry, and even participate in the filmmaking process. This raises heated debates: can AI create art that will be perceived by humans as valuable and profound, or will its creativity always remain a mere imitation? As AI capabilities grow more impressive with each passing day, many traditional concepts of creativity and its essence are being questioned.
By with love Ashley about a year ago in Futurism
The Quantum Paradox: How Future Technology Will Redefine Human Existence. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Quantum Paradox: How Future Technology Will Redefine Human Existence In the year 2045, humanity stood on the brink of a new epoch, one that promised to redefine existence itself. Quantum technology has progressed beyond the theoretical into the realm of the practical, reshaping the very fabric of reality. In this brave new world, the boundaries between life and machine, consciousness and code, were dissolving into a vast, interconnected web of possibilities.
By kalu ram meenaabout a year ago in Futurism
