Tag Archives: science fiction

My Favorite Version of the Future

Posted on November 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. I love the 1980s version of the future. But even more I love the 1880s version. Think of the Nautilus in 20,000 League Under the Sea. Or The Time … Continue reading →

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Here’s Why We’re Fascinated by Robots

Posted on July 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

The idea of creating imitations of ourselves has always fascinated us humans. In Greek mythology, the sculptor Pygmalion brought his statue Galatea to life. Ancient Chinese scholar Daoxuan spoke of creating “metallic people” to weep when the Buddha died. The … Continue reading →

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Like a Moth to a Flame

Posted on October 12, 2024 by mitchteemley

In The Wishing Map, “a modern Chronicles of Narna” (Disney), teenager Gina faces a shape-shifting creature that manifests her deepest desires Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go

Posted on March 12, 2020 by mitchteemley

Is there a connection between aliens and the coronavirus? No, this isn’t some cheesy tabloid revelation about the coronavirus being planted by aliens. So lower that eyebrow, please, and allow me to unpack that opening question: Why do we see … Continue reading →

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Horror! Devastation! Pee!

Posted on September 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

I was 5 when I saw Dracula, my first horror movie. Alone. In a tiny room lit only by the glow of a black and white TV, behind which were sliding glass doors revealing the evil darkness beyond. I knew … Continue reading →

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The Unseen

Posted on February 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

Marine biology isn’t exactly a magnet for government financing, especially from the military-industrial complex. But Harcrest’s signature CBE (crude-but-effective) presentation style had secured full funding for the Bio-Invisibility Project. “We’re not talking the usual cloaking device foreplay here,” Harcrest had … Continue reading →

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All the Time in the World

Posted on October 24, 2016 by mitchteemley

I saw the movie The Time Machine as a kid and immediately became obsessed with the idea of time travel. I held my breath as George departed, determined to make the future better, and his insightful botanist friend observed, “He has … Continue reading →

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