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The A.I. Doc Review: “Down the Stack” Optimism and the Illusion of a Tech-Saved Future
Title: The A.I. Doc or How I Became an Apocaloptimist Directed by: Daniel Roher, Charlie Tyrell Written by: Daniel Roher Starring: Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Daniela Amodei
By Sean Patrick12 days ago in Futurism
Reasons Why You Should Attend Conventions (By a Former Cosplayer)
Back in October 2024, I ended my cosplay journey after 10 wonderful years doing a craft that I enjoyed so much. I'm enjoying my post-cosplay life a year and a half later and keeping myself occupied on other hobbies. Don't get me wrong. I loved cosplaying as different characters, showing them off on social media and at conventions. I'll always appreciate the memories I've had there with my friends. If you've recently got into cosplay and planning on attending your first convention, I'll share some reasons why you should attend at least one and many more.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about 13 hours ago in Geeks
Corpse Eaters
She lay in the snowbank, lifeless and still, but not peaceful. Heavy snowflakes stuck to the alabaster skin that wrapped around her contorted horror stricken body, a small red hole above her left breast. I could not feel the weight of the heavy dark coat wrapped around my body nor the sting of the cold steel lantern my fingers wrapped around. My mind reeling, attempting to make sense of what I had just witnessed.
By Brier3 days ago in Horror
Afrika Bambaataa, Dead at 68
Pioneer and alleged pedophile, Afrika Bambaataa is no more. Though he lost in a civil suit against a man who said Bambaataa molested him when he was twelve years old, no criminal charges ever surfaced against the rap trailblazer and supposed pervert.
By Skyler Saundersabout 19 hours ago in Critique
The Tar Pit
Frozen in space as time moves around her, like a glacier constantly fed but never melted. Stuck to the fear, thick as molasses;
By Amanda Starksabout 14 hours ago in Poets
The Rule Everyone Knows Challenge Winners
Some rules don’t need to be spoken to be followed. In The Rule Everyone Knows challenge, writers let those rules surface through behavior and through what characters repeat, avoid, or quietly correct.
By Vocal Curation Teamabout 14 hours ago in Resources
Sail On, Silver Girl
I was still mad about it, all these years later. I was barely an adult, and only thinking about boys, partying, and occasionally studying. I know, quite a change, isn’t it? I swear, the universe laughs, and the Deity feeds and thrives on the irony produced by our efforts.
By Meredith Harmona day ago in Fiction
Reliquiae (The Remnants)
memorially broken pieces sensorially spectral or shrapnel remnants shards create charades façades fragmental particles
By Paul Stewarta day ago in Poets
The Westall UFO Incident
When you think of UFO incidents, the one incident to come to mind would undoubtedly be Roswell - easily one of the most famous UFO cases of all.
By Jasmine Aguilar5 days ago in Horror
We Needed a Third
The asphalt burned through our sandals and cheap Converse soles, heat rising in waves that made the air shimmer. The only place where we could find some relief was the library.
By Imola Tóth3 days ago in Fiction
Just Don’t Drink
Writer’s note: This is my recent and very true story. None of this is embellished and these were my actual thoughts as they were evolving. Please read to the end. Yes I was damaged and messed up but I sorted it all out 🙃.
By Jesse Lee3 days ago in Motivation
Through the Seasons
I always try to time it perfectly. A quick peek out the window tells me we haven’t missed our moment. — I wrap you in my dressing gown
By Sandy Gillman3 days ago in Poets
Personal Space
For some reason, it seems to be unpopular to have the opinion of wanting personal space. I do very much miss the days when it was illegal to come within 6 feet of anyone else and I would like the earth to go back to that because what the hell is everyone on nowadays?
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Psyche
It Was All A Dream
I was born into a life, I wouldn’t have chosen for myself. Criticized, and judged; they were just somethings I always felt.
By Alaine Hay2 days ago in Poets
Sandy Gillman's 1st book Release Interview: Whispers in Your Mind
This is my second interview with Sandy. She just released her first book, Whisper in Your Mind. Sandy first wrote a story when she was 10 years old. She resistly had a radio interview in the City of Gosnells, Perth.
By Mariann Carroll3 days ago in Interview
The Grinding Tide: A Poem on the Cost of Living
I am chasing the grind and weathering the wind, and getting dressed in cobwebs and stripes and selling my clothes to a friend
By Caitlin Charlton3 days ago in Poets
Rachel Reviews: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
Tracy Chevalier has always been one of my favourite authors. I can remember being wowed by "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Virgin Blue". She is a great storyteller.
By Rachel Deeming2 days ago in BookClub
The Last Dance
What if this is your last dance? I know you've heard a version of that phrase many times in your life and it's been used to twist something in you.
By Eden Row3 days ago in Poets
This Question Really Hurts
I was not going to write about this because it is one of those subjects I find too painful to talk about. However, I've decided to take the courage to talk about it, because I feel my feelings on the topic need to be expressed.
By Carol Ann Townend4 days ago in Humans
Sid
How long must one be dead before they’re considered an ancestor? This is the question I’ve been sitting with since yesterday.
By Aspen Marie 5 days ago in Journal