Tag: Survival

The romance of FTL, a stark reality
Book · Film · Media · TV

The romance of FTL, a stark reality

John Healy2 Comments

[Draft] The beckoning frontier … the adventure … “not in my lifetime, you say … or for generations” … and live like what? … well, maybe I’ll pass on that Golden Ticket … Faster-than-light travel (FTL) is a common plot device in science fiction, with a long history in books, short stories, drama series, and… Continue reading The romance of FTL, a stark reality

Island universe RIP – impact of awe-inspiring scales?
General · Media · Problem

Island universe RIP – impact of awe-inspiring scales?

John Healy2 Comments

Thinking of the latest announcements for Nobel prizes: physics, chemistry, peace … Can the mind-boggling, awe-inspiring scale of the universe improve the odds of our collective survival? An expanding overview effect? “I believe our future depends powerfully on how well we understand this Cosmos in which we float like a mote of dust in the… Continue reading Island universe RIP – impact of awe-inspiring scales?