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Hello Dear Science-Fiction Friends!
The world of science fiction is boundless—full of visions, stories, and inspirations that take us to distant galaxies and thrilling future worlds. I’ve already introduced the first film, “The Omega Man”, as a feature article here. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, you can find it in the “SF Films” section. There, along with descriptions of other sci-fi films, I share insights into how these movies have influenced my work as an author and director. New in our SF-Movies DVD section you will find a new Tip. The Historic SF-Movie "Things to come". Have a look.
This year, you can expect a lot of reports on science fiction films that have influenced my work as a filmmaker and author. For example, the sci-fi films "2001: A Space Odyssey", "2010", and of course "Logan's Run", and among others, one of the most beautiful and best sci-fi films, in my opinion, "SILENT RUNNING" by Douglas Trumbull (who was responsible for the effects in Stanley Kubrick's 2001). The section on composers who have infused science fiction films with emotion and drama will follow in the spring. I will also continue the section on sci-fi authors. Stay tuned.
Extraterrestrials and Their Appearance: A Critical Examination
In the realm of science fiction, particularly in series like Star Wars and Star Trek, we encounter numerous depictions of alien life forms. These creatures vary greatly in appearance, from humanoid beings to bizarre, plant-like, or monstrous figures. A notable example is the whale-like aliens in the series "Enterprise," which travel through space in water-filled ships. This portrayal raises interesting questions about the feasibility and logic of such concepts. Is it even possible for water-dependent creatures to develop spaceships without the help of other species? After all, it seems that certain physical abilities, like hands or at least claws, are necessary for building and operating spaceships. And what about energy? Electricity underwater? How would that work? For those who think otherwise, physics is consistent throughout the universe. There are no exception zones. Therefore, beings based on elements other than carbon are unlikely to develop the intelligence needed to build spaceships to abduct humans for experiments. Nonsense!
In the Star Wars saga, there is a plethora of alien species that stretch the imagination. This diversity makes all scientific calculations and theories about the possible number of intelligent life forms in the universe seem almost absurd. Despite the belief of many SETI scientists and other researchers in the existence of extraterrestrial life, the universe remains remarkably silent. Despite advanced telescopes scanning the cosmos, we have yet to receive any clear signals from another civilization. The few reported signals from space have turned out to be misinterpretations, like the embarrassing episode in Russia during the 1980s when scientists mistakenly claimed to have found evidence of extraterrestrial life and prematurely held a press conference. Laughable and embarrassing!
As for the existence of UFOs or, as they are now called, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) on our planet, there is no solid evidence. Most sightings can be explained by natural phenomena, weather balloons, drones, or secret military aircraft. Stories of alleged alien abductions are often nothing more than fabrications or misunderstandings, better left in the silence of embarrassment. The current state of affairs is sobering: Given the conflicts and wars plaguing our Earth, one might almost miss the presence of intelligence on our own planet. UAPs are certainly not manned by little green men. For those who cling to conspiracy theories, it's worth noting that there are many ways to get lost in illusions, much like believing in ghosts or watching questionable reality TV shows. The possibilities for self-deception are numerous.
Despite physics and astrobiology depicting much of the alien concepts and their spaceships as pure fantasy, because that's the real world and movies are not documentaries, I love Star Wars, Star Trek, and many other fantastic science fiction films that transport us to other worlds and imaginative places in the universe. I don't believe we'll be contacting beings from other planets anytime soon, if ever. And that's probably for the best, as the lack of intelligence here on Earth shows that the current species overpopulating this planet is already causing enough trouble. Just look at the mess created by Musk, Trump, Putin, Orban, Fico, Maduro, Lukashenko, and many other fools. Humanity is already in such deep trouble that only our hair is visible above the surface. The fact that these idiots are in power proves how foolish humanity is.
Isaac Asimov foresaw it in the 1980s; the next species to replace us is AI. And it doesn't even need robots to wipe us out. We're doing that much more efficiently ourselves. We've opened the door wide for AI. Now it's here. And we can't seem to close the door anymore. Amen!
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