I had no idea I would enjoy being underwater so much!
Subnautica is a survival game that will make you hold your breath in real life. Continue reading I had no idea I would enjoy being underwater so much!
Tag: science fiction
Much to everyone’s surprise, humans save the day in this one
This is where it all begins. An Earth-like planet is detected only 8 light-years from the Sol system, and humanity is desperate to find a potential new home since Earth is suffering the effects of centuries of abusing the planet’s resources. Continue reading Much to everyone’s surprise, humans save the day in this one
I’m afraid we can’t allow you to leave
Survival is the conclusion of the Star Quest series by Ben Bova. Having traveled farther into space than anyone has ventured thus far, this group of human saviors discovers a race of artificially intelligent beings that don’t need saving. Continue reading I’m afraid we can’t allow you to leave
The Earth Strikes Back
The Rig was a moderately interesting show. It’s one of those shows where the trailer really draws you in, but the execution was a little meh. Continue reading The Earth Strikes Back
If at first you don’t succeed, burn the artificial brain and try again
Seo-hyun tries to create artificial intelligence using a copy of her mother’s brain as a baseline. Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed, burn the artificial brain and try again
Don’t Shoot! I promise I’m not a spy. Ok, you got me. I am.
This book has been on my shelf for years. I’ve been meaning to read it, and I’m glad that I finally did. It was a pleasant adventure, far from Earth, dealing with a bizarre dilemma. Continue reading Don’t Shoot! I promise I’m not a spy. Ok, you got me. I am.
The spaceship was an alien zoo controlled by an A.I.
Timothy Zahn is definitely one of my favorite authors. He loves to explore a wide variety of topics in his science fiction novels. In The Sibyl’s War trilogy, he explores the question: “What if there was an alien ship, controlled by an ancient AI, that was then captured by space pirates who abducted people from all over the galaxy and made them fight each other to see if they would make good slave soldiers or not?” Continue reading The spaceship was an alien zoo controlled by an A.I.
I will save your life! Whether you like it or not!
In Apes and Angels, by Ben Bova, Brad makes first contact with an alien species. Then, he tries to save them – whether they like it or not. Continue reading I will save your life! Whether you like it or not!
Nobody Wanted To Listen To Them
Contrary to popular belief, humans are the good guys this time. Continue reading Nobody Wanted To Listen To Them
I Can’t Believe You Smashed My Glass Dragon Spaceship!
Wait. What? Yeah, you’re just going to have to read the book to find out. I really try not to spoil these books with my “reviews”, but it’s really hard not to give some detail. I mean, I don’t want to just regurgitate the synopsis as printed on the book. That’s not very creative. Continue reading I Can’t Believe You Smashed My Glass Dragon Spaceship!
David Sheley 