Have started a habit of reading other LJers that have "science fiction" as an interest.

I find them via the "science fiction in blogs" at the bottom of this search page https://www.livejournal.com/blogs/en/science%20fiction

Has helped me feel connected to fellow sci-fi folks, even if just by reading things posted by others.

Persepolis Rising - by James S. A. Corey

Science Fiction. This book is the 7th in the series, and resumes where the show "The Expanse" ended.

Purchased it as a self-reward for successfully completing the two "big+important+critical" 100k mile services on our 2011 Honda Pilot family car recently.

Made sure to purchase it, and have it shipped ( Read more... )

The Jetsons vs Planet of the Apes - the future

I grew up in an age where most Science-Fiction (my favorite genre) was Technocorpian. Kids cartoons and TV shows of this technocorpian mindset were everywhere. "The Jetsons," "Lost in Space," and such. Kids and young-adult books "Tom Swift and His Robot."

These were strong Influencers with me, ( Read more... )

Ever since I was little, my favorite genre has been Science Fiction

Science Fiction tends to have Epic premises. Big "what if's." ...and that's why I love it. I greatly enjoy wondering about "what if's", what I might experience, what I might be able to bring about with participation, advocacy, and dissemination.

When I was young, I assumed ( Read more... )