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Vintage articles and footage from the science fiction archives.

"Echoes of Eternity: Humanity’s Evolution from Firekeepers to Galactic Pioneers"
Prologue: The First Firekeepers (2.4 Million BCE) [Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania] The volcanic mountains cast long shadows as Nyota, a hairy Homo habilis child, watched her mother strike quartz against pyrite. The resulting sparks ignited dry grass—a revelation that would:
By amgad11 months ago in Futurism
Metropolis: Adapted from the Novel by Thea Von Harbou
To read Acts 1 and 2 of Metropolis, click the link below. A link to my noelization of Nosferatu is provided at the end of this story, as well as to my adaptations of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and Edison's Frankenstein. Metropolis Acts 1 and 2 Act Four, "The Hands and the Heart," is coming soon.
By Tom Baker11 months ago in Futurism
Mind-Blowing Discoveries That Changed the Course of History
Introduction Throughout history, humanity has stumbled upon groundbreaking discoveries that completely altered the way we live, think, and interact with the world. From ancient inventions to modern scientific breakthroughs, these revelations have shaped civilizations, sparked revolutions, and unlocked mysteries of the universe.
By amgad12 months ago in Futurism
Chandu the Magician
Chandu the Magician may easily be the best film of 1932. Since this is 2025, that may not mean a whole hell of a lot, but it’s still a thrilling ride. It stars Bela Lugosi, Edmund Lowe, and Irene Ware, and is based on the popular 1931-32 radio drama, which was a strong contender against such hits as The Shadow and The Witch's Tale.
By Tom Baker12 months ago in Futurism
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know
Title: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know Introduction Space has always been a source of wonder and mystery. From the twinkling stars in the night sky to the vast galaxies millions of light-years away, the universe holds secrets that continue to baffle and amaze us. While we’ve made incredible strides in space exploration, there’s still so much we don’t know.
By amgad12 months ago in Futurism
Discordic Fortune. Runner-Up in Tomorrow’s Utopia Challenge.
By the time I enter the room, the lies have already begun to rot. They say the truth has its own frequency, a resonance that warps reality when it finally vibrates itself into our existence; your existence. But most people never hear of it; not until I arrive.
By Cadma12 months ago in Futurism
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Space You Probably Didn’t Know
Introduction Space has always been a source of wonder and mystery. From the twinkling stars in the night sky to the vast galaxies millions of light-years away, the universe holds secrets that continue to baffle and amaze us. While we’ve made incredible strides in space exploration, there’s still so much we don’t know.
By amgad12 months ago in Futurism
From Classroom Consumer to Campus Creator
There’s a silent epidemic on college campuses: Students are drowning in information but starving for impact. We attend lectures, highlight textbooks, and cram for exams, yet rarely apply what we learn beyond the classroom. I know this because I was the queen of “academic osmosis”—someone who treated education like a spectator sport.
By Pure Crown12 months ago in Futurism
Inventions in the Works for 2025: The Future of Technology at Your Fingertips
Introduction: A Future Beyond Imagination Have you ever imagined a world where cars fly, diseases are diagnosed by AI, and humans travel to space for vacation? This once-unthinkable future is fast approaching. By 2025, technological breakthroughs will reshape our world, introducing smarter cities, advanced robotics, and even brain-computer interfaces.
By amgad12 months ago in Futurism
Light Years
Let me just preface this review by stating, baldly, that I'm an admirer of French science fiction, which is very childlike and dreamy, as might be imagined. Also, that I very much like French Fries, French Toast, French’s Mustard, and French Kissing, but that I categorically deny ever having been to French Lick. Also, Little Buddy Chat had this to say:
By Tom Baker12 months ago in Futurism
Mysteries from Beyond Earth
Mysteries from Beyond Earth is a 1975 documentary and a sterling example of the kind of dated, hokey material endemic to UFO flicks of the era. It’s narrated by a bearded guy (credited as Lawrence Dobkin), whom I at first mistook for a man wearing a keffiyeh as a cravat. Actually, I realized he was just imitating Don Knotts in Three’s Company, NOT demonstrating his undying support for a Free Palestine.
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Futurism
The Ethics of Body Modifications in a Post-Human World. AI-Generated.
We’re no longer just flesh and bone—we’re becoming something more. In a world where technology blurs the line between human and machine, body modifications aren’t just tattoos or piercings anymore. They’re neural implants that sharpen memory, robotic limbs that outmuscle nature, and gene edits that promise eternal youth. Transhumanism—the belief that we can and should transcend our biological limits—isn’t science fiction; it’s here, reshaping bodies and minds. But as we sprint toward a post-human future, a question looms: where’s the ethical line when altering what it means to be human?
By Pure Crownabout a year ago in Futurism