Oh, Artificial Intelligence. It’s the trope that’s as old as the sci-fi genre itself, but still, we keep coming back for more—like that notification ding you just can’t ignore. Maybe it’s because AI sits at the intersection of so many things that intrigue us: the future, the unknown, and, of course, our own fragile humanity. And let’s be honest, AI in sci-fi? It’s as overused as the “enhance” button in detective shows, yet here we…
Let’s discuss the beloved sci-fi chestnut that can always be relied upon to draw a few eye rolls: the reluctant hero. You know the kind. Imagine a hacker who wants nothing more than to be left alone but finds themselves saving a world they couldn’t care less about.…
Virtual worlds are captivating to me, as they are when novelists delve into their fantasies. Virtual reality has always been portrayed in fiction, whether as futuristics worlds in thoughtful Asimov novels or as creative daydreams void of logic. And despite the fact early attempts at portraying VR seemed…
It’s somewhat the norm these days for self-proclaimed sci-fi fans to announce that they’ve “moved past” the neon, rain drenched alleyways of cyberpunk dystopia. “Ugh, you could never pay me to relocate there!” they grimace as they pretend to scoff at yet more cyberpunk mega city shadow business…
Let us now turn our attention to sci-fi, a genre that basks in the wildest dreams and fantasies of mankind. Where technology is concerned, sci-fi has garnered a reputation for its preposterous attempts at forecasting the future. From laser swords to pulsing spaceship dogfights, people do not question…
Contemplating the collapse of cities into ghost towns, the scant survivors battling through the wreckage, and entire civilizations stipping or civilization’s collapse has led me ask to ask myself why apocalyptic science fiction has always holds a peculiar charm. Not only can one find fragments in modern day…
As technology progresses at a breathtaking pace, I can’t help but reflect on how our identities intertwine with the internet. We seem to be living in two narratives simultaneously: one is deeply human, and the other increasingly synthetic. I’m particularly captivated by the balance of our “real” lives…
The more I engage with speculative fiction, the more I find myself relating it to my life, my experiences, and how I interact with stories and the world around me. Science fiction, and, along with it, the world of speculative fiction has always attracted me with its imaginative…
Long ago I developed an interest in AI, which led me to combine it with science fiction because it’s something usually fears and hopes blend into. My experience with “2001: A Space Odyssey” came was lifechanging in itself, especially meeting HAL 9000 for the first time. Beyond a…
Contemplating the role of artificial Intelligence in today’s society sparks a mix of dread and amazement—especially considering technology’s rapid evolution. AI is represented in literature and movies through a very cautious and optimistic lens which often rivals one another. To support my argument, I would like to showcase…
