Read lots of his stuff Lon. I think most science fiction is dross - not enough science or speculation - mostly tired figures from the past playing existential heroes in soap opera. Currently we seem only capable of ensuring evolution will go on without much rational (if any) contribution from us. I think we have amazing powers now, but are held back because we haven't recognised the real religion designed to control us.
On 28 Aug, 18:39, Lonlaz <[email protected]> wrote: > Archytas, > > Some really good points in there. I'm a huge advocate of science and > learning about the word around us, but when it gets down to it the > only thing really left worth examining is us. Star Trek is not > possible today, as it was in the 60's, but many science fiction fans > miss the point. Science Fiction is speculatory, it's not about what > is possible, it's about what *we* will do when the impossible becomes > possible. This is something that is important to ponder as we gain > amazing powers through science. > > BTW, anyone read Vallis by Philip K. Dick? I'm about a couple > chapters away from finishing it.. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
