Scientists Identify Seven Star Systems That May Be Hosting Alien Megastructures - Futurism
Excess of infrared from these seven stars COULD be evidence of energy-capturing Dyson spheres surrounding them—the ultimate technosignature. Still yet to find evidence of a single microbe beyond Earth. Per The Thing: “Watch the skies…”
How New Science Fiction Could Help Us Improve AI - Scientific American
Fascinating article about organizations trying foster positive sci-fi stories about AI. Good reason why AI sci-fi is mainly negative—more plausible given humankind’s record AND more interesting. My upcoming book The HONOR System is case in point.
Now on Your Surprising Ministry, Kendra Brown—author, songwriter, and creator of women’s ministry “You Are Beautiful Selah.” Discover YOUR surprising ministry.
Frankenstein Reflects the Hopes and Fears of Every Scientific Era—The Atlantic
Looking forward to MIT Press’ anotated edition. Theme of my study series Christian Sci-Fi Night with Professor K is “Playing God leads to trouble.” Note article’s point that Victor Frankenstein’s crime was hating and abandoning his creation, antithetical to God.
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
Why Americans are having second thoughts about electric cars - Bloomberg Businessweek
Good analysis. Note key point that early adopters (curve of diffusion) pushed initial sales, the segment typically less concerned about price and practicality. Isaiah 49:11
“Your Surprising Ministry” is the vlog that helps you develop your passions and interests to serve the Kingdom in unconventional and uplifting ways. This episode: Pastor Chuck Kish and the Miracles of Booth 1.
On my vlog, “Your Surprising Ministry,” Nici Ahrenholz, founder of The Blessed Day, expert in devotional journaling. Discover YOUR surprising ministry!