Will the Driving Force for Space Exploration Be a Religious Cult? - Mind Matters
Interesting points about a belief system entwining with space exploration. Reminiscent of Octavia Butler, Parable of the Talents. Note scripture at end of article.
The Man Who Coined The Word "Robot" Defends Himself - IEEE Spectrum
1935 Essay by co-inventor of term “robot,” Karel Capek, protesting mechanical, malevolent interpretations in pop culture a decade after his play where term was coined, insisting he envisioned chemical/biological creations. Which is scarier? Gen 1:27
"The Cybertruck encapsulates a dystopian future where the US is sliding into lawlessness" de zeen.
Fair critique of the vehicle. Article mentions competitor F-150 Lightning, the EV truck driven by protagonist in The Deliverer, my Christian sci-fi dystopian novel. Points taken.
Poignant insider account of Sports Illustrated fiasco of using AI-generated stories with fake reporter bios. WGA and SAG went on strike in part over this scenario.