Science Fiction, Speculation, and Living Machines

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I’m a huge science fiction nut (and that this has been the case for practically as long as I can remember).  I grew up being exposed to Star Trek (both the original series and the Next Generation series when that came out), Star Wars (which I became utterly obsessed with at the age of eight), and other miscellaneous media.

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Posted by CygnusX1  on  08/28  at  01:38 PM

Farscape was a great sci-fi space opera by Jim Henson productions that ran four seasons and was resurrected for a final two part mini season. It was in complete contrast to the sterility portrayed by the Star Trek franchise at the time. They even had aliens puking and farting, and even made up their own swear words for frel sake!

And yet it was an inspired ride of action and humour and baby boomer references. Highly recommended, yet you must watch the first season or you won't know what the frel it's all about.

I realise that Anne does not align herself necessarily with transhumanism these days, (and labels are so totally irrelevant!) and yet it's a shame as her articles are thought provoking, and I only see complete alignment of ethical values here!

So many hidden treasures here at IEET.

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