Technology in and of itself is neutral; however, depending on how it is used, it can have positive or negative effects.
With magic numbers such as 2000, 2020, 2222, etc., the years to come have always meant a fantastic world of potential great achievements; yet, prediction is very difficult, especially if it is about the future.
Who is not aware of the role of refrigeration? It is the main reason why we are able to preserve food for months without spoiling. In reality, the applications of refrigeration have expanded to include much more.
When we hear the word phobia what comes to mind is the reasoning behind it is logical cause of panic; yet, surprisingly, the most widespread phobias are those that cannot be judged logically as terrifying.
I still remember the plot of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde that has deeply influenced literature, as well as the views of numerous thinkers about human nature. It tackles the most significant duality of life: good and evil.
Whenever I read this story, I ask myself: Is this part of the body really so vulnerable that the Ancient Greeks created a myth about it?
What makes myths dangerous is that they are developed through verbal tradition, ironically, commonly believed myths are scientific.
Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.
Unlike many legendary stories the origins of which have been lost, we know when and where the story of the Lost City of Atlantis first appeared.
Look up in the sky! It is not a bird! It is not a plane! It is not even a superhero! It is a flying house!
Paranoia is a common disease that people, and perhaps entire communities, suffer from worldwide.
There are emotions we have all shared: joy, fear, anger, disgust, and sadness. Ever wonder where all those emotions really live?
While most scientists believe that dragons are the product of the rich imagination, some believe that they one day roamed the Earth and might have been the last surviving dinosaurs.
The mysterious powers and connotations of the elements inspired screen writers and directors to create a number of remarkable works, one of which is Luc Besson’s 1997 production “The Fifth Element”.