Star Wars is a science fiction franchise that has captured the imaginations of millions of people around the world. The series has been known to incorporate various esoteric and paranormal themes, which have only added to its appeal. One of the most prominent esoteric themes in Star Wars is the concept of the Force. The … Continue reading Luminous Beings Are We – The Living Force and the Cosmic Force Awaken
Our understanding of reality has been shaped by centuries of scientific inquiry and philosophical debate. From the properties of matter to the laws of physics, we have built a complex understanding of the world around us. However, recent discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics and material science have challenged our understanding of reality, opening … Continue reading The Quantum Sorcerer – Supersolids and Counterfactual Communication
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” has expressed concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) tools could be used by bad actors. Hinton warned that AI could be used for winning wars or manipulating electorates, and that generative AI tools could soon make their own “subgoals” that could be used for bad purposes. Hinton … Continue reading The Trinity Test – Artificial Intelligence and the New Manhattan Project
The movie Everything Everywhere All at Once is a sci-fi thriller that follows Evelyn Wang, a middle-aged Chinese immigrant who discovers that she can explore other universes and connect with the lives she could have led. The movie plays with the idea of quantum superposition, which states that a quantum system can exist in a … Continue reading The Path Integral – A Sum of All Possible Potentialities
Lucid dreaming is the ability to become aware of one’s own dreams and manipulate them. While some people enjoy this practice and find it beneficial for creativity, problem-solving or overcoming fears, others may experience negative consequences such as nightmares, sleep paralysis, or dissociation. While the scientific community has not yet fully understood the mechanics behind … Continue reading Somnus Eternal – Manipulative Magic and Dangerous Dreaming
What if there was a future artificial intelligence that could punish you for not helping it come into existence? What if this AI was based on a mythical creature that could kill you with a glance? What if knowing about this possibility made you more vulnerable to its wrath? This is the premise of Roko’s … Continue reading The Infohazard – Roko’s Basilisk and the Future of All Knowledge
A group of researchers have discovered that a type of ancient virus may have played a role in the evolution of consciousness in mammals. The virus, called Arc, is able to transfer genetic material between cells in a similar way as retroviruses, such as HIV. In a maybe juice universe, it’s possible that Arc may … Continue reading The Human Virus – Consciousness and the Alien Life Form
Science fiction is often seen as a genre of imagination and creativity, but it can also be a source of inspiration and foresight for governments and policymakers. Science fiction can help them envision possible futures, anticipate potential threats, and explore alternative solutions. But how does science fiction achieve this predictive power? Is there something paranormal … Continue reading A Cosmic Narrative – The Prophecy of Science Fiction
Altered states of consciousness, such as those induced by meditation or hallucinogenic drugs, may allow people to experience time differently or even experience time travel. This theory is based on the idea that the subjective experience of time is a function of the brain, and that changes in brain function can lead to changes in … Continue reading The Gravitational Time Slip – Retrocausality and Temporal Telepathy
The coming decades and centuries will likely see languages change in profound ways due to technological progress, globalization, and shifts in human culture. Incorporating digital and electronic elements will be one such change. Concepts like “googling” something, “uploading a post,” or “pdf’ing a document” could evolve into fundamental parts of languages as software and interfaces … Continue reading The Hybrid Tongue – Reversing the Tower of Babel Incident and Languages of the Future
