Content 12+ There are things in life we cannot control, forces that shape us long before we have words to resist them. The movement of the stars, the turn of the seasons, the hands of time pressing onward. Politics shifts, economies rise and crumble, leaders come and go, wars ignite and extinguish, yet the world, indifferent and ancient, continues in its rhythm. The tides do not ask our permission, and … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ We think we know what a human being is. Not just the physical dimensions, including odd bits like noses. And ears. Of course – it was agreed on long ago – noses can be sexy and ears worth a nibble or two. But think about it. Try to forget everything else and just study a human ear. Imagine you saw one laying in the … Read the rest
by Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ Of late, I have noticed a host of things regarding AI which are more compelling than my previous – and mostly unscientific – assessments. For example, being a storyteller by trade, that is to say, more interested in the outcomes of human relationships than in raw technology for its own sake, I have tried to imagine a future in which robots and humans will … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ I never used to give much thought to the subject of friendship. Oh, surface-wise I did, and I have assigned ‘Friendship’ as a topic many times to students over the years. “What Qualities Do You Look For in a Friendship? ” has always been a go-to gas burner for stiff brains. One of those generic things like “What is the Meaning of ‘Success’” … Read the rest
