Don’t think your government can see through walls to spy on you? Think again. The AI tools Range R and Xaver have raised concerns about overreach into individuals’ Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. There are instances where law enforcement did not disclose the extent of their surveillance capabilities, which have […]
Read MoreIn the novel “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest,” Lisbeth Salander finds herself in a life-threatening situation when her father, a covert Russian operative with a history in the KGB and now an oligarch, attempts to end her life. This occurs while they are both recuperating in a hospital after a violent confrontation where […]
Read MoreAs I listen to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park,” a stream of reflections flows through my mind. The homeless individuals in Santa Monica, seeking refuge in public washrooms, are also created in God’s image-He must of had a very good reason to do that. Even if I were to contribute a fortune, be it a million […]
Read MoreIn the shadowed twilight of Santa Monica, a mysterious black van emerged from the mist. Its arrival was silent, save for the soft crunch of tires on the cool, damp sand. These were no ordinary wanderers seeking refuge under the city’s glowing lights; they were hostile, malevolent spirits cloaked in the guise of nomads. Their […]
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Read MoreIn the episode “The Return of Mitchell Campion” from “The Outer Limits,” something extraordinary occurs. Mitchell Campion, while deceased, finds himself transported to a Mediterranean Island. This mirrors the modern marvel of social media, where one can virtually ‘teleport’ across the globe in an instant, making what was once considered miraculous now seem commonplace. The […]
Read MoreIn a world where perceptions can be as deceiving as the most cunning of villains, one’s identity and the identities of those around them may not be as clear-cut as believed-people may not be who they look like to you. Take, for instance, the tale of Wolverine from the Uncanny X-Men. In a tragic twist […]
Read More“Megalopolis,” a film depicting a massive disaster, seems almost redundant in a world already besieged by real calamities. With widespread famines, forest fires, floods, earthquakes, and conflicts, the line between cinema and reality blurs. It raises the question: amidst these global crises, why do governments allocate funds to military endeavors reminiscent of the Vietnam War […]
Read MoreIn the shadowy depths beneath New York City, a society of outcasts found solace and solidarity. They were the Morlocks, named after the subterranean dwellers in H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine.” At the helm of this hidden community was Callisto, a figure as enigmatic as she was formidable.
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