Ghost Ship, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Teleportation
Teleportation Events
Last week we looked at the phenomenon known as teleportation, the instantaneous moving from one location to another by means of an unknown force. From the first known usage of teleportation in Science Fiction writing, to its popularization in the Star Trek television series, to discussions as to how teleportation could actually happen, last week I covered the broader points of the mystery. This week I want to take a look at strange events and occurrences, certain events and legends that make some people believe that the science fiction technology of teleportation is already taking place on planet Earth.
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Adventure, Inspiration, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Technology, Teleportation
Teleportation
Teleportation is the act of making a person or object disappear from one location and having it reappear in a completely different location. Teleportation has been a favorite devise of Science Fiction writers for years, making a huge impact in the Star Trek television series. What most people don’t know is that the term, ‘teleportation’ and the concept behind it was brought into the mainstream consciousness in 1931 by Charles Fort.
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Adventure, Inspiration, Motivation, Philosopher's Stone, Sci-Fi
Philosopher’s Stone
Called ‘The Sweat of the Sun’ by the ancient Incas, since the dawn of time, man has searched for and conquered in the pursuit of gold. From the hoarded stashes in Paleolithic caves dated to 40,000 years old to the mega-vaults that secure tons of the shiny metal holding the wealth of nations, gold has constantly been one of the most sought after metals in history. Cities and countries have been built and destroyed on gold rushes and gold busts, but for those that don’t want to go through the long, expensive, and hard process of mining or panning for gold, is there another way to get the valuable substance? Almost since the discovery of gold itself, there has been a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone, that rare stone that will turn any base metal into gold.
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Hero's Journey, Protagonist, Sci-Fi, Story Telling
5 Elements Of A Good Sci-Fi Protagonist
The protagonist of any story is the main character who is driving the story along as they go through their journey. Quite often, the protagonist is thrown into an unfamiliar situation or forced to deal with people or entities that they’ve never dealt with before. With a pressing matter at hand, the protagonist must obtain their desired outcome before they lose any chance of getting the success they want.
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Movies, Novel, Sci-Fi, Story Telling
How Sci-Fi Has Changed Since the 1950s
Looking at my library shelves and streaming video collections, it’s interesting to note some of the common themes and styles in Sci-fi over the ages.
For purposes of this blog post, I have focused mainly on American Sci-fi. It’s what I’m most familiar with and influenced by, but of course 21st century Sci-fi tends to offer a more global perspective, due to our interconnected global communications.
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Dune, Fan Forum, Reading, Sci-Fi
You Know You’re A Sci-Fi Fan When
We’re different, and that’s ok. Greet me with the Vulcan hand sign and I’ll likely return the gesture. It’s fun to meet others with similar interests. The Sci-fi jargon gives our conversations a little whim and seasoning.
Like any other special hobby or interest, there will be times when it may be best to leave the light saber at home. However, if you’re looking for a community to express yourself, there are several fabulous options:
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