satire

Science fiction satire presented to mock the many generations of society.

Stereo and Crimes of the Future
"Jomkin suggests that there must evolve a novel sexuality for a new species of man." — Crimes of the Future Before he became the cinematic master of body horror, David Cronenberg was an experimental student filmmaker who turned out works very much in line with the same sort of fixations explored almost exclusively by J.G. Ballard, whose Crash he later adapted into a film, in 1997. His early films, his first two, Stereo (1969) and Crimes of the Future (1970), explore film technique in documenting the huge, yawning architectural environment of an unspecified hospital or research facility, relegating the performers of the film to almost being secondary actors in a drama defined by geometrical shape—relegating them to the roles of insectile life, pursuing strange, even inscrutable actions, ostensibly being filmed by the watchful, clinical, and coldly detached robotic eye of the viewer, who becomes the de facto research assistant to the director, who seems to have made this film by asking his performers to improvise within the framework of derangement. What was he exploring? one wonders. The environment itself dwarfs the humanity of the filmic subjects, overpowering them in its specter of geometrical dominance and dimension.
By Tom Baker3 months ago in Futurism
The Space Garden on the ISS: How Astronauts Grow Lettuce and Microgreens in Orbit
When most people imagine life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), they picture floating astronauts, futuristic experiments, and breathtaking views of Earth rising over the curve of the planet. What they don’t usually picture is a garden. Yet hundreds of miles above us, orbiting at nearly 28,000 kilometers per hour, astronauts tend to a small but remarkable “space greenhouse” where they grow fresh lettuce and nutrient-packed microgreens.
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
The Control Room
My blood shook with a magnetic pull and pulse. The movement felt like a rollercoaster without any safety harness. I was sliding with a large magnetic pull in my spine. My back was sliding on the metal of the underside of a bridge. Suspended, I was being pulled along on an invisible track. I felt like a puppet without any actual strings attached. The city cars, below me, altogether, unaware of my hanging limbs, drooping down. My appendages had the appearance of security cameras in a way.
By Rowan Finley 4 months ago in Futurism
How I Can Tell You’ve Used a Computer and Electricity to Write Your Article
Ah yes. Another article about how someone can tell you’ve written your article with AI. Picture it: the author perched on their mahogany throne, feather pen dipped in ink, quill poised over parchment – or perhaps crouched in a cave smearing rock pigment on stone walls – utterly untouched by the filthy glow of the digital realm.
By THE HONED CRONE5 months ago in Futurism
Senior System Failure⚡⚡⚡
⚡ Until that (almost) unforgettable morning in their yesterday-assembled classroom, the youngling’s pedagogue had operated impeccably and was therefore unremarkable. The humanoid automa-bot that the children all knew by the weird name ‘Ralph’ was an old-gangsta pre-apocalypse brand of servo-pure government technology, a classic model, forever famous for its manufacturer’s warranty, (supposedly) good for a cool two million years.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡6 months ago in Futurism
I’m Divorcing Humanity. My Journey to Dating Ai. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Divorcing Humanity, My Journey to Dating Ai Part II by T. D. Carter Why I Don’t Post About My Kids
By T.D.Carter6 months ago in Futurism
Top 10 Future Inventions That Could Change the World.
Top 10 Future Inventions That Could Change the World Introduction Since the dawn of human civilization, inventions have shaped the way societies live, work, and communicate. The wheel, electricity, and the internet are just a few breakthroughs that redefined entire eras. But as technology continues to accelerate, the future holds even greater promises. From advanced artificial intelligence to space colonization, the coming decades could deliver inventions that will radically change our world. Below, we explore ten of the most impactful innovations that experts believe are on the horizon.
By Sayed Zewayed7 months ago in Futurism
Future-Proof Yourself in 2025: 10 Powerful Skills You Must Master to Stay Ahead
Introduction: Why 2025 Demands New Skills The world is changing faster than ever. Automation, artificial intelligence, global remote work, and digital entrepreneurship are redefining how people succeed. In 2025, it’s not just about working hard — it’s about working smart with future-proof skills. This guide reveals the 10 most powerful skills you must master to stay ahead of the curve, increase your earning potential, and thrive in any career path.
By KAMRAN AHMAD7 months ago in Futurism
Scorpio: The Mysterious Powerhouse of the Zodiac
Born between October 23 and November 21, Scorpio is one of the most misunderstood zodiac signs. Often mistaken for being cold, harsh, or intense, there’s so much more to this water sign than meets the eye. Scorpios are ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, and Mars, the planet of action. This gives them a unique mix of emotional depth and fiery determination.
By Mehran Aman7 months ago in Futurism
Pakistan’s Rising Global Role: A Strategic Power for Peace, Prosperity, and Balance in the Modern World. AI-Generated.
Once seen through the lens of geopolitical tension and internal instability, Pakistan is now stepping confidently into the global spotlight — as a stabilizing force, an economic connector, and a diplomatic bridge in one of the world’s most sensitive regions.
By INAM ULLAH7 months ago in Futurism
A Guide to Post-Authenticity Living
Welcome to the Simulation Reality is overrated. It was glitchy, unpredictable, full of shadows and weird smells. But now? Now we live in a perfectly curated feed. Authenticity collapsed under the weight of its own hashtags, and in its place: Post-Authenticity Living™ — streamlined, strategic, simulated.
By Alain SUPPINI7 months ago in Futurism
Robot Monster
"You look like a pooped-out pinwheel!" —Little Johnny Robot Monster is an abysmally bad little 1950s garbage can flick with a guy (or a couple of 'em) wandering around in a gorilla suit with a diving helmet—with antenna, no less. He is called Ro-Man, and he says everything in a grand and haughty manner, urging humans to choose the path of an easy death (as opposed to a rollicking good time of a painful, awful one). There are only about six people he left on Earth, as Ro-Man has obliterated them all with his "Calcinator Ray," and five of them are hidden behind a fence that has little electrical sparks like a Tesla coil sideways.
By Tom Baker8 months ago in Futurism