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Tag Archives: Science Fiction
Let Your Imagination Take Shape
After I started attempting to write fiction, I gained an increased appreciation for The Neverending Story. It demonstrates what can happen when imagination is set free and allowed to have fun. I recently searched YouTube for a video of the theme … Continue reading
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Tagged Fantasy, Fiction, Movies, Reading, Science Fiction, Writing
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An Appeal for Christians to Rediscover the Power of Imagination
Yes, it has been quite a long time since I posted. As many of you know, I have been in school, and that takes much of my time. I have also studied for some certification exams, and so far I … Continue reading
Writing Prompt – The Best Library EVER
You are in a library with every book ever written. Before you begin writing, consider how incredible this would be. Any book you could possibly want is here. There is no need for inter-library loan; it is at this library. … Continue reading
Writing Prompt – A Special Writing Notebook
Imagine that every page of your writing notebook works like a Myst linking book with the ability to take you to the world described on that page. How did your notebook get that ability? Where will it take you? How … Continue reading
Musings on “The Neverending Story” and My Own Writing
The Neverending Story is a classic movie from the 1980s and a must see for anyone who enjoys the fantasy genre or simply appreciates a free range imagination. I have watched this movie many times, but I can still watch … Continue reading
Writing Prompt – Artificially Intelligent Judge
A local government (city or county) appoints an artificial intelligence as a judge. Consider possible advantages in an artificially intelligent judge: It could know all relevant laws and precedents without any lapse in memory, maybe a nation’s entire legal … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Science Fiction, Technology, Writing
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Writing Prompt – Ship in a Bottle
You find a ship in a bottle . . . with people onboard. First decide where you find the bottle. It could be in a ship captain’s quarters, in a museum, in an antique shop, or somewhere else. This will … Continue reading
Writing Prompt – Visiting Auschwitz
I had originally planned to post my next prompt on Friday or this weekend, but I finished it early. I am also interested in people’s thoughts on it. Sometimes a story can serve as a reminder of terrible deeds of … Continue reading
Writing Prompt – Some Reanimated DNA
A scientist acquires what he thinks is dinosaur DNA and uses methods inspired by Jurassic Park to bring it to life . . ., but it is not dinosaur DNA. It is Grendel’s DNA. Someone could write this as a … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of a World with the OASIS
By now many people have seen the movie Ready Player One. If you have not read the book, then I recommend you do so. The movie (directed by Steven Spielberg) is about 10% based on the book by Ernest Cline. … Continue reading
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Tagged Movies, Reading, Science Fiction, Social media, Technology
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