I really enjoy Christopher Nolan movies (those I've seen.) Inception is my all-time favorite standalone movie, and I love the deep themes and fascinating situations of Interstellar and The Prestige. A movie automatically earns points in my mind if it made me think. After all, those movies are getting harder and harder to come by... Continue Reading →
I listened to Frankenstein on audiobook recently, as part of my dive into transhumanism for Simulacrum research, and it hit me suddenly one afternoon at work. Frankenstein is really kind of the first dystopian sci fi novel. It's the first story in which misguided science/technology produces something evil that must be defeated. Later, more obvious... Continue Reading →
I'll be brief, because it's the time for Thanksgiving feasts and fellowship, not for my yammering. But I wanted to share how this new season in my life has taught me a new gratitude for things I once overlooked. Especially the small things. I grew up homeschooled. So I'm not used to being away from... Continue Reading →
This is a fear I've heard expressed by a couple young writers within my circles -- that AI will make their jobs obsolete. But will it? Can it? People's opinions on this are all over the place. Some see this as the start of the apocalypse, others like another Industrial Revolution that will eliminate jobs... Continue Reading →
I know -- I'm very late to the game to talk about this movie. But, our family doesn't usually watch movies until they are available with ClearPlay. Thus, I didn't see it until this September. Before I do a deep-dive into it, I'll give you my general thoughts. I'd give Thunderbolts* around three-to-three-and-a-half stars out... Continue Reading →
I won't speak long on this because so many people already have, and they can do it far better. But, I just want to say that all our prayers should be with his family right now, with his wife and kids and parents. As well, we should pray for TPUSA. Charlie filled some enormous shoes,... Continue Reading →
Every human can relate to the experience of 'cool.' I'm sure you've felt a thrill upon watching a perfectly-shot, perfectly-choreographed scene, or experienced delight when you're introduced to a character with awesome abilities, an intruiging backstory, or a fascinating personality. Maybe in the course of your schooling, you hit upon something that made you want... Continue Reading →
Why are we drawn to things that challenge our intellect and our conception of the world? Why are stories like Inception and Interstellar so successful? Well, I think, simply put, the answer is wonder. But it's deeper than that. It's wonder at the storytelling. Wonder at the plot twists. Wonder at the cinematography. At the... Continue Reading →
DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED THE LATEST STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE BOOK!!!! I HAVE SPOILERS!!! I've noticed something curious about two of Brandon Sanderson's series. Both Mistborn and The Stormlight Archives (SPOILER ALERT) end with characters ascending to godhood. In Mistborn, it's Vin and Sazed. In The Stormlight Archives, it's Dalinar and Taravangian. Though... Continue Reading →
I've come to really love a good quote after my high school speech classes, where we spent a fair amount of time searching for the perfect exordium. Our teacher tought us to collect and save sage words, and so be able to have them at the ready when needed. Nothing beats a clear, concise, and... Continue Reading →
