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About Binding Prometheus
I want to start actively advocating on behalf of my own work, and the most valuable part of my canon is, without a doubt, Binding Prometheus, the play I have been working on since 2019 and only finished in 2023 as part of my MA. The play itself is an amalgamation of a million different inspirations. On one end, it evokes the Ancient Greek myth-play, deriving its own title from the earliest extant work of Western drama we have, Aeschylus’s Prometheus Bound. On the other end, it borrows significantly from the sci-fi bulwarks from over the years, namely Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Karel Capek’s Rossum’s Universal Robots. The play could be an episode of Black Mirror, I fear. I don’t know. I’ve only ever seen one episode of Black Mirror.
By Steven Christopher McKnight2 months ago in Futurism
A Dystopia of Our Own Design
If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—for ever. –George Orwell, 1984 More and more often, I look around and find that the themes of my favorite dystopian novels have come to life: separatism/division, erasure, controlling the past to control the future, the rich stamping on the poor while the poor take it out on each other, using technology to control and monitor our lives, etc. It is everything that we have been warned against, especially in literature—time and time again.
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 months ago in Futurism
Accidental Time Travel
There are many stories and concepts that have deeply fascinated me. Stories that consist of that strange and hazy divide between science and the supernatural. One such concept that has always intrigued me is the bizarre phenomena of time slips.
By Jasmine Aguilar6 months ago in Futurism
AI - The Phantom Menace
We’ve all read and heard about the various problems that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring. Some are already happening—like job losses or media being flooded with AI-generated texts and images. Others remain in the realm of science fiction.
By Bozhan Bozhkov8 months ago in Futurism
Review of 'Superman'
I've been following and enjoying Superman's exploits since I started watching him played by George Reeves on television when I was a kid in the 1950s, and started reading the comic book a few years later, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster way back in 1938. And as an adult I even contributed an article about The Man of Steel -- “Superman, Patriotism, and Doing the Ultimate Good” (which explored why Superman didn't just wipe out Hitler and the Nazis in World War Two) in The Man from Krypton -- an anthology published in 2006.
By Paul Levinson8 months ago in Futurism
What I think about space tourism
It’s Midsummer and it’s raining. It looks and feels like the start of winter already. Instead of sitting to contemplate how miserable I am feeling right now, I decided to read some news to find something worth complaining about? Why? I already told you why.
By Susan Fourtané 9 months ago in Futurism
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Apple’s 2026 Gamble: 7 Surprising Takeaways From the iPhone 18 Leaks
For over a decade, the "September iPhone" has been the most predictable beat in technology. Like clockwork, Apple delivers four new models, a slightly faster chip, and a new camera trick. It is a ritual of incrementalism that has served the company’s bottom line, but perhaps not the consumer’s imagination. If the current flood of leaks from the Shenzhen supply chain and South Korean financial analysts is to be believed, 2026 is the year the clock stops.
By Tech Horizonsabout 2 hours ago in Futurism
Top 10 Best Mobile App Development Companies in Dubai 2026
A practical overview of leading app development agencies shaping Dubai’s digital ecosystem Dubai has rapidly become one of the most dynamic technology hubs in the Middle East. Over the past decade, the city has invested heavily in digital infrastructure, smart city initiatives, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. As a result, demand for high-quality mobile applications has grown significantly across industries such as fintech, retail, healthcare, logistics, tourism, and government services.
By jane smithabout 6 hours ago in Futurism
Greek Entities Story
I'm Athena. I've had to provide the wisdom for the gods and the Greek mortals. Ares isn't wise on his own. He goes in, checks ablaze, and makes a mess of the enemy while I'm left having to clean it up. Nike shows up for about a second to declare Ares's side victorious again, then I come in and console the families of the dead on both sides. Ares does his victory walk without a care in the world because his only goal was to win yet another victory. He usually feels the need to do so right after Zeus has lauded Herakles to him, after he gained yet another victory. They both relied on their strength from being divine and semi-divine.
By Alexandra Fabout 7 hours ago in Futurism
The First Harvest
Chapter 4: The First Harvest The District of Rust smelled of wet iron and dying dreams, a sharp contrast to the sterile, pressurized air of the Vane Tower. I sat in the corner of a grease-slicked diner, my hands shaking—not from the cold, but from the low-frequency hum of the Static that had begun to chew at the edges of my vision. I needed a fix. Not the chemical stimulants of the Obsidian Room, but a different kind of grounding. I needed to see Elena Vane.
By Nathan McAllisterabout 8 hours ago in Futurism
Will Chance AI Become the Leading App for VLM for Art?. AI-Generated.
Artificial intelligence is changing how people interact with images, but one of the most interesting developments is the rise of Vision Language Models (VLMs). These models combine visual understanding with natural language processing, allowing AI to not only recognize objects in an image but also interpret meaning, context, and relationships. When applied to art, this technology opens the door to a deeper way of exploring paintings, architecture, and design. As tools built around this technology continue to emerge, an important question arises: Will Chance AI become one of the leading apps for VLM for art?
By Maheep Makkarabout 8 hours ago in Futurism
How to Earn Money Using OpenClaw: 7 Practical Ways Beginners Can Start. AI-Generated.
Artificial intelligence tools are transforming the way people work and earn online. Just a few years ago, creating automation systems or AI-powered solutions required advanced programming knowledge. Today, modern platforms have made these technologies accessible to beginners as well. One such emerging tool is OpenClaw, a platform designed to help users build intelligent workflows, automate tasks, and create AI-powered solutions. For many people, AI tools are simply seen as productivity helpers. However, those who understand how to use them creatively can turn these tools into real income opportunities. If you are curious about earning online with AI technology, learning OpenClaw can become a valuable skill. Below are several practical ways people can use OpenClaw to start building income streams. 1. Creating Automation Systems for Businesses Many businesses deal with repetitive tasks every day. These tasks may include responding to customer emails, organizing data, generating reports, or managing simple workflows. While these tasks are important, they often consume a lot of time. OpenClaw allows users to design automation systems that perform these tasks automatically. For example, a workflow could automatically read incoming emails, summarize them, categorize them, and even generate suggested replies. Small businesses often look for affordable automation solutions. If you learn how to build these systems effectively, you can offer automation services and help businesses save hours of manual work every week. 2. Selling AI Workflow Templates Another interesting way to earn money is by creating ready-made workflow templates. Once you understand how OpenClaw works, you can design useful systems that others can easily install and use. Examples of templates include: content idea generators automated research assistants productivity systems customer response automation tools Many beginners prefer buying templates instead of building complex workflows from scratch. By creating simple and practical automation templates, you can sell them on digital marketplaces or through your own website. This model can even become a form of passive income, where your template continues to sell while you focus on creating new tools. 3. Freelancing With AI Automation Skills Freelancing platforms have seen a rapid increase in demand for people who understand AI tools and automation systems. Businesses and creators are constantly searching for professionals who can help them integrate AI into their workflows. By learning OpenClaw, you can offer services such as: workflow design automation consulting AI-powered productivity systems content research automation Even beginners can start with small projects, and as experience grows, higher-paying opportunities may appear. Freelancing also allows you to work with clients from different countries, increasing your earning potential. 4. Building AI Content Systems Content creation is one of the biggest industries on the internet. Bloggers, YouTubers, and marketers constantly need fresh ideas, outlines, and research materials. With OpenClaw, you can create automation systems that help generate: blog post outlines video topic ideas research summaries social media content suggestions These systems can be offered as services to content creators who want to produce material more efficiently. Instead of manually assisting every client, you can build automated systems that support multiple creators at once. 5. Creating AI Research Assistants Students, writers, and professionals often spend many hours researching information. OpenClaw can be used to build tools that gather information, summarize long documents, and extract useful insights from multiple sources. Such AI research assistants can be extremely valuable for people working on reports, articles, or academic projects. If you develop a reliable system, you can offer it as a digital product or subscription service. 6. Teaching OpenClaw Skills Whenever a new technology becomes popular, people look for guides and tutorials to learn it. If you gain experience using OpenClaw, you can share your knowledge through: blog articles video tutorials beginner guides online courses Teaching others how to use AI tools can become another income source. Many creators build entire communities around helping beginners understand new technologies. 7. Combining OpenClaw With Other AI Tools One of the most powerful strategies is combining OpenClaw with other AI tools. By connecting different tools together, you can build complete automation systems. For example, a system could: generate article ideas create outlines produce draft content generate images schedule posts automatically This type of automated content pipeline can support blogs, social media pages, and digital businesses. Once built, these systems can operate with minimal manual work. Final Thoughts Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for people who are willing to learn and experiment. Tools like OpenClaw make advanced technology more accessible and allow individuals to build useful systems without needing deep programming knowledge. However, earning money with AI tools requires creativity and problem-solving. The most successful users are those who focus on building solutions that save time, improve productivity, or solve real problems for others. If you invest time in learning how OpenClaw works and explore its possibilities, it could become a valuable skill in the evolving world of online work and digital entrepreneurship.
By Baseer Shaheen about 9 hours ago in Futurism
Stanislav Kondrashov: How Circumvention Drives Technological Breakthroughs
Innovation rarely follows a straight path. Many of the most meaningful technological advances emerged not from perfectly planned strategies but from creative detours around obstacles. In this context, the concept of circumvention becomes an unexpected catalyst for discovery. Rather than representing avoidance, it reflects the ability to rethink limitations and approach challenges from new angles.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout 11 hours ago in Futurism
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