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We’re not going to quibble on the nitty-gritty of nomenclature. What we do know is that these texts, however diverse, are yoked together by their reimaginings of reality – think parallel and sinister sister societies, alien worlds, or our own Earth, subtly altered. And the power of SF is that by lifting us into an alienating place or time, it allows us to see our own world differently. Below is a brief selection of our particular SF mind-blowing favourites. Feel free, as ever, to add more in the comments… 1. Okay, it’s the obvious one, but Nineteen Eighty-Four is a book that actually has changed the way we see and talk about the world around us. 2. Popularized latterly by Andrei Tarkovsky’s and Steven Soderbergh’s film adaptations, Lem’s novel about psychic alien oceans, guilt and isolation is creepier than either movie (though we’re fans of all three). 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Welcome to one of the web’s most anticipated lists of the year: The 100 Best, Most Interesting Blogs and Websites of 2013. This is the second such list I have made since founding DailyTekk and it’s very special. A website can only be featured ONCE in this annual series, so make sure to check out last year’s list so you don’t miss 100 other amazing sites and blogs. I’ve broken this monster list down into 19 categories and limited myself to five links per category (except for the last category) to ensure I whittled away all but what I thought were the most deserving candidates of right here and right now in 2013.
This post kicks off a whole new year of incredible top 100 lists (see a summary of the best curated content from last year in The Ultimate Lifehack for 2013: 200+ Incredible Sites and Services). Cool DailyTekk – The best tech site you’ve never heard of. Viral Culture News Design Humor Men Women Photo Video Audio. 4 Ways to Make Your Own Soap. Discover A Hobby - Ultimate Directory for Finding and Learning New Hobbies!! DeviantART: where ART meets application! The 50 Best Sci-Fi Movies. It’s not easy being a hardcore sci-fi head over the age of 18.
People hurl insults at you like "nerd," "geek," and "virgin," and clown you for attending Star Trek conventions in your “Live Long And Prosper” T-shirt or for reading Star Wars fan fiction. It can be pretty hurtful. We feel your pain, fellow genre lovers. Around here, we’re not afraid to flaunt our appreciation for niche movies, alternative comics, and other forms of entertainment that could give Billy Zabka-type bullies fodder for jokes.
For example, we're just as excited for Star Trek Into Darkness as the next Trekkie (which also means being just as nervous as the next Trekkie). To ride out that long stretch before Friday, watch some of the 50 Best Sci-Movies, which we’re more than glad to revisit for your debating needs/pleasure. Written by Matt Barone (@MBarone) Steampunk Clothing from Gentleman's Emporium. 7 Websites for Music Lovers. An enormous list of hobbies. Digital photography (make yourself a tumblr or blog about it) Wood working Metal working Camping Robotics (make a simple robot) Solar power electronic projects (make a solar usb charger, for example) Rock climbing Hiking Skateboarding Skiing, snowboarding (and other winter sports) Hip hop dancing Freestyle rapping Play guitar, piano, drums, trombone, trumpet, or sing.
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