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Gary Westfahl
Gary Wesley Westfahl (born May 7, 1951) is a scholarly author and reviewer of science fiction. He has written reviews for the Los Angeles Times,Internet Review of Science Fiction and Locus Online. He worked at the University of California, Riverside until 2011 and is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne.
Personal life
Westfahl was born in Washington, DC, in 1951. In 1986 he graduated from Claremont University with a PhD in English.
He currently resides in Claremont, California, with his wife Lynne and cats Darwin and Desmond. His daughter, Allison, is a lawyer, his son-in-law, Steven Kong, is a doctor, and his son, Jeremy Anson, is a mathematics graduate student at UC Irvine and professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player known as Fly Amanita.
Work
Westfahl coordinates English programs at the university's Learning Center and "has written or edited 24 books of scholarship on science fiction". He teaches science fiction, but has not written any. His wife Lynne is a professor in the theater department at Cal State Fullerton. Westfahl also taught at Heman G. Stark Correctional Facility for young adults, which closed in 2010.
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Man from earth
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Things To Come (1936) - Full HD Movie - H. G. Wells
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. #sci-fi #sciencefiction Other movies from H.G. Wells : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsg_cg9K_TfWYxxisq0t-9FFXxObAddAj&si=VcdHHNyJd0cq0aFv Discover our new "Little Wars" : https://www.lecog.fr/little-wars/ Cover picture by H.A. Corrêa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrique_Alvim_Corr%C3%AAa https://boutique.lecog.fr/produit/the-war-of-the-worlds-postcards-by-henrique-alvim-correa/ "Toward Soviet America", the 1934 board game : https://www.lecog.fr/soviet-america/ Things To Come (1936) Cast: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson Director William Cameron Menzies Writer H.G. Wells (novel "The Shape of Things to Come") T...
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Extraterrestrials in fiction | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrials_in_fiction 00:01:08 1 History 00:01:17 1.1 Pre-modern 00:02:03 1.2 Early modern 00:05:40 2 Modern 00:05:49 2.1 Late 19th century-early 20th century 00:08:20 3 See also Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago. Learning by listening is a great way to: - increases imagination and understanding - improves your listening skills - improves your own spoken accent - learn while on the move - reduce eye strain Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the au...
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Hard science fiction | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_science_fiction 00:01:11 1 Scientific rigor 00:05:10 2 Representative works 00:05:24 2.1 Short stories 00:06:32 2.2 Novels 00:08:38 2.3 Films 00:09:13 2.4 Television 00:09:34 2.5 Anime / Manga 00:10:27 2.6 Visual novels 00:10:44 3 See also Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago. Learning by listening is a great way to: - increases imagination and understanding - improves your listening skills - improves your own spoken accent - learn while on the move - reduce eye strain Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio arti...
published: 27 Dec 2018 -
This Is Not a Test (1962) [Upscaled 4K + Colorization]
Starring a group of mostly unknown actors, This Is Not a Test begins with lone deputy sheriff Dan Colter (Seamon Glass) receiving orders to block a road leading into an unidentified city (dialogue indicates the location is somewhere in central California, however). Soon, he has detained several vehicles with a variety of occupants ranging from an elderly man and his granddaughter, to a man who has recently become rich and his alcoholic wife, to a trucker and a hitchhiker. The motorists and the police officer hear attack warnings over the police radio and begin to prepare for the inevitable bombing. The film focuses on the reactions to the impending attack by the motorists, and the officer's efforts to keep order. Complicating matters is the revelation that the hitchhiker Clint Delany (Ron ...
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Anthropological science fiction | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropological_science_fiction 00:06:08 1 Authors and works 00:06:18 1.1 Chad Oliver 00:13:52 1.2 Ursula K. Le Guin 00:21:50 2 See also Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago. Learning by listening is a great way to: - increases imagination and understanding - improves your listening skills - improves your own spoken accent - learn while on the move - reduce eye strain Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning t...
published: 19 Jan 2019 -
Kirby and the Cosmic Horrors
Hi! Sources: Kirby by HAL Laboratory, Inc and Nintendo The illustration of François Baranger for The Call of Cthulhu (used in the video and the thumbnail) The works of HP Lovecraft (not a fan, but has a pretty big reputation in the cosmic horror subgenre, understandably) The cosmic horror wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror which in turn sources Thomas Hull, Vivian Ralickas, James Kneale, Gary Westfahl, Matt Cardin, Brian Stableford, Ben Indick, Erik Fredriksson, Gerry Carlin, and Nicola Allen in the passage I referenced. Wikirby, the Kirby wiki (very cutely named, which is apt) Bandana Waddle Dee deserves to be in Smash Bros alongside their buddies Meta Knight, King Dedede, and of course Kirby.
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People of the Mist (1/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard: In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization. Plot Summary: - Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to he...
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People of the Mist (2/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard: In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization. Plot Summary: - Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to he...
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Emerson Bixby & Gary Westfahl talk Tony Todd
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Things To Come (1936) - Full HD Movie - H. G. Wells
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The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. #sci-f...
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. #sci-fi #sciencefiction
Other movies from H.G. Wells : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsg_cg9K_TfWYxxisq0t-9FFXxObAddAj&si=VcdHHNyJd0cq0aFv
Discover our new "Little Wars" : https://www.lecog.fr/little-wars/
Cover picture by H.A. Corrêa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrique_Alvim_Corr%C3%AAa
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"Toward Soviet America", the 1934 board game : https://www.lecog.fr/soviet-america/
Things To Come (1936)
Cast: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson
Director William Cameron Menzies
Writer H.G. Wells (novel "The Shape of Things to Come")
Things to Come was voted the ninth best British film of 1936 by Film Weekly's readers. It was the 16th most popular film at the British box office in 1935–36. In 2005, it was nominated for the AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores, a list of the top 25 film scores unveiled by the American Film Institute.Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 93%, based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 7.46/10. The site's consensus read: "Eerily prescient in its presentation of a dystopian future, Things to Come's special effects may be somewhat dated, but its potent ideas haven't aged at all."Writing for The Spectator in 1936, Graham Greene gave the film a mixed review. Although he made it clear that "a third of the film is magnificent", he felt that the second third (as the world of tomorrow reverts to barbarism and anarchy) seemed implausible, and began to lose interest with the introduction of the "Great Conspiracy" (an international force of airmen bent on restoring Earth's former glory) in the last third of the film. The optimism and idealism comes off as naive for him.Science fiction historian Gary Westfahl has stated, "Things to Come qualifies as the first true masterpiece of science fiction cinema, and those who complain about its awkward pace and uninvolving characters are not understanding Wells's message, which is that the lives and actions of individuals are unimportant when compared to the progress and destiny of the entire human race". He also considered that "the film's episodic structure and grand ambitions make it the greatest ancestor of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey". Indeed, during early development of what would become 2001, co-writer Arthur C. Clarke had Kubrick watch Things to Come as an example of a grounded science fiction film; Kubrick, however, disliked it. After seeing 2001, Frederik Pohl complained in a 1968 Galaxy editorial: The science-fiction movie we've all been waiting for still hasn't come along. We think it's a disgrace that the most recent science-fiction movie made with a big budget, good actors and an actual sf writer preparing the script, not aimed at a juvenile market and uncontaminated by camp, is Things to Come... produced in 1936.
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The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. #sci-fi #sciencefiction
Other movies from H.G. Wells : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsg_cg9K_TfWYxxisq0t-9FFXxObAddAj&si=VcdHHNyJd0cq0aFv
Discover our new "Little Wars" : https://www.lecog.fr/little-wars/
Cover picture by H.A. Corrêa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrique_Alvim_Corr%C3%AAa
https://boutique.lecog.fr/produit/the-war-of-the-worlds-postcards-by-henrique-alvim-correa/
"Toward Soviet America", the 1934 board game : https://www.lecog.fr/soviet-america/
Things To Come (1936)
Cast: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson
Director William Cameron Menzies
Writer H.G. Wells (novel "The Shape of Things to Come")
Things to Come was voted the ninth best British film of 1936 by Film Weekly's readers. It was the 16th most popular film at the British box office in 1935–36. In 2005, it was nominated for the AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores, a list of the top 25 film scores unveiled by the American Film Institute.Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 93%, based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 7.46/10. The site's consensus read: "Eerily prescient in its presentation of a dystopian future, Things to Come's special effects may be somewhat dated, but its potent ideas haven't aged at all."Writing for The Spectator in 1936, Graham Greene gave the film a mixed review. Although he made it clear that "a third of the film is magnificent", he felt that the second third (as the world of tomorrow reverts to barbarism and anarchy) seemed implausible, and began to lose interest with the introduction of the "Great Conspiracy" (an international force of airmen bent on restoring Earth's former glory) in the last third of the film. The optimism and idealism comes off as naive for him.Science fiction historian Gary Westfahl has stated, "Things to Come qualifies as the first true masterpiece of science fiction cinema, and those who complain about its awkward pace and uninvolving characters are not understanding Wells's message, which is that the lives and actions of individuals are unimportant when compared to the progress and destiny of the entire human race". He also considered that "the film's episodic structure and grand ambitions make it the greatest ancestor of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey". Indeed, during early development of what would become 2001, co-writer Arthur C. Clarke had Kubrick watch Things to Come as an example of a grounded science fiction film; Kubrick, however, disliked it. After seeing 2001, Frederik Pohl complained in a 1968 Galaxy editorial: The science-fiction movie we've all been waiting for still hasn't come along. We think it's a disgrace that the most recent science-fiction movie made with a big budget, good actors and an actual sf writer preparing the script, not aimed at a juvenile market and uncontaminated by camp, is Things to Come... produced in 1936.
- published: 05 Mar 2024
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Extraterrestrials in fiction | Wikipedia audio article
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrials_in_fiction
00:01:08 1 History
00:01:17 1.1 Pre-modern
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrials_in_fiction
00:01:08 1 History
00:01:17 1.1 Pre-modern
00:02:03 1.2 Early modern
00:05:40 2 Modern
00:05:49 2.1 Late 19th century-early 20th century
00:08:20 3 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
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- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
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An extraterrestrial or alien is any extraterrestrial lifeform; a lifeform that did not originate on Earth. The word extraterrestrial means "outside Earth". The first published use of extraterrestrial as a noun occurred in 1956, during the Golden Age of Science Fiction.Extraterrestrials are a common theme in modern science-fiction, and also appeared in much earlier works such as the second-century parody True History by Lucian of Samosata.
Gary Westfahl writes:
Science fiction aliens are both metaphors and real possibilities. One can probe the nature of humanity with aliens that by contrast illustrate and comment upon human nature. Still, as evidenced by widespread belief in alien visitors (see UFOs) and efforts to detect extraterrestrial radio signals, humans also crave companionship in a vast, cold universe and aliens may represent hopeful, compensatory images of the strange friends we have been unable to find. Thus, aliens will likely remain a central theme in science fiction until we actually encounter them.
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrials_in_fiction
00:01:08 1 History
00:01:17 1.1 Pre-modern
00:02:03 1.2 Early modern
00:05:40 2 Modern
00:05:49 2.1 Late 19th century-early 20th century
00:08:20 3 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
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"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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An extraterrestrial or alien is any extraterrestrial lifeform; a lifeform that did not originate on Earth. The word extraterrestrial means "outside Earth". The first published use of extraterrestrial as a noun occurred in 1956, during the Golden Age of Science Fiction.Extraterrestrials are a common theme in modern science-fiction, and also appeared in much earlier works such as the second-century parody True History by Lucian of Samosata.
Gary Westfahl writes:
Science fiction aliens are both metaphors and real possibilities. One can probe the nature of humanity with aliens that by contrast illustrate and comment upon human nature. Still, as evidenced by widespread belief in alien visitors (see UFOs) and efforts to detect extraterrestrial radio signals, humans also crave companionship in a vast, cold universe and aliens may represent hopeful, compensatory images of the strange friends we have been unable to find. Thus, aliens will likely remain a central theme in science fiction until we actually encounter them.
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Hard science fiction | Wikipedia audio article
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
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00:05:10 2 Representativ...
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_science_fiction
00:01:11 1 Scientific rigor
00:05:10 2 Representative works
00:05:24 2.1 Short stories
00:06:32 2.2 Novels
00:08:38 2.3 Films
00:09:13 2.4 Television
00:09:34 2.5 Anime / Manga
00:10:27 2.6 Visual novels
00:10:44 3 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
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"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
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Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by an emphasis on scientific accuracy. The term was first used in print in 1957 by P. Schuyler Miller in a review of John W. Campbell's Islands of Space in the November issue of Astounding Science Fiction. The complementary term soft science fiction, formed by analogy to hard science fiction, first appeared in the late 1970s. The term is formed by analogy to the popular distinction between the "hard" (natural) and "soft" (social) sciences. Science fiction critic Gary Westfahl argues that neither term is part of a rigorous taxonomy; instead they are approximate ways of characterizing stories that reviewers and commentators have found useful.Stories revolving around scientific and technical consistency were written as early as the 1870s with the publication of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1870 and Around the World in Eighty Days in 1873, among other stories. The attention to detail in Verne's work became an inspiration for many future scientists and explorers, although Verne himself denied writing as a scientist or seriously predicting machines and technology of the future.
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
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00:01:11 1 Scientific rigor
00:05:10 2 Representative works
00:05:24 2.1 Short stories
00:06:32 2.2 Novels
00:08:38 2.3 Films
00:09:13 2.4 Television
00:09:34 2.5 Anime / Manga
00:10:27 2.6 Visual novels
00:10:44 3 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
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Other Wikipedia audio articles at:
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https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts
Speaking Rate: 0.8920378869356343
Voice name: en-AU-Wavenet-D
"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by an emphasis on scientific accuracy. The term was first used in print in 1957 by P. Schuyler Miller in a review of John W. Campbell's Islands of Space in the November issue of Astounding Science Fiction. The complementary term soft science fiction, formed by analogy to hard science fiction, first appeared in the late 1970s. The term is formed by analogy to the popular distinction between the "hard" (natural) and "soft" (social) sciences. Science fiction critic Gary Westfahl argues that neither term is part of a rigorous taxonomy; instead they are approximate ways of characterizing stories that reviewers and commentators have found useful.Stories revolving around scientific and technical consistency were written as early as the 1870s with the publication of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1870 and Around the World in Eighty Days in 1873, among other stories. The attention to detail in Verne's work became an inspiration for many future scientists and explorers, although Verne himself denied writing as a scientist or seriously predicting machines and technology of the future.
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This Is Not a Test (1962) [Upscaled 4K + Colorization]
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Starring a group of mostly unknown actors, This Is Not a Test begins with lone deputy sheriff Dan Colter (Seamon Glass) receiving orders to block a road leading...
Starring a group of mostly unknown actors, This Is Not a Test begins with lone deputy sheriff Dan Colter (Seamon Glass) receiving orders to block a road leading into an unidentified city (dialogue indicates the location is somewhere in central California, however). Soon, he has detained several vehicles with a variety of occupants ranging from an elderly man and his granddaughter, to a man who has recently become rich and his alcoholic wife, to a trucker and a hitchhiker. The motorists and the police officer hear attack warnings over the police radio and begin to prepare for the inevitable bombing. The film focuses on the reactions to the impending attack by the motorists, and the officer's efforts to keep order. Complicating matters is the revelation that the hitchhiker Clint Delany (Ron Starr) is a psychotic who is wanted for murder. As the countdown to the missile attack continues, the men and women try desperately to convert a supply truck into an impromptu bomb shelter. As time goes by, the deputy's behavior becomes irrational (Gary Westfahl mentioned that the film shows the ineptness that would come from ordinary people in the face of impending nuclear attack) and the film ends with the deputy trying to enter the closed-up truck where the others have sheltered just as the nuclear strike happens.
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Starring a group of mostly unknown actors, This Is Not a Test begins with lone deputy sheriff Dan Colter (Seamon Glass) receiving orders to block a road leading into an unidentified city (dialogue indicates the location is somewhere in central California, however). Soon, he has detained several vehicles with a variety of occupants ranging from an elderly man and his granddaughter, to a man who has recently become rich and his alcoholic wife, to a trucker and a hitchhiker. The motorists and the police officer hear attack warnings over the police radio and begin to prepare for the inevitable bombing. The film focuses on the reactions to the impending attack by the motorists, and the officer's efforts to keep order. Complicating matters is the revelation that the hitchhiker Clint Delany (Ron Starr) is a psychotic who is wanted for murder. As the countdown to the missile attack continues, the men and women try desperately to convert a supply truck into an impromptu bomb shelter. As time goes by, the deputy's behavior becomes irrational (Gary Westfahl mentioned that the film shows the ineptness that would come from ordinary people in the face of impending nuclear attack) and the film ends with the deputy trying to enter the closed-up truck where the others have sheltered just as the nuclear strike happens.
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22:07
Anthropological science fiction | Wikipedia audio article
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
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00:06:08 1 Authors and works
00:06:18 1.1...
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropological_science_fiction
00:06:08 1 Authors and works
00:06:18 1.1 Chad Oliver
00:13:52 1.2 Ursula K. Le Guin
00:21:50 2 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
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"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."
- Socrates
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The American Anthropological Association defines anthropology as "the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences." However, Samuel Gerald Collins of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Towson University, writing in the journal Science Fiction Studies has pointed out that:
In 1978, Margaret Mead, empathizing with the concerns of the 60s' counterculture, pointed to a grave deficiency in the science of anthropology: "Anthropology has to date made very meager contributions to man's developing concern with the future" ("Contribution" 3). Two decades later, the American Anthropological Association began awarding an annual prize for "Anticipatory Anthropology" in order to ameliorate this shortcoming, what Robert Textor (who sponsored the award and for whom it is named) called the discipline's "tempocentrism" – i.e., its concern only "with the past, the ethnographic present, and the actual present."
The anthropologist Leon E. Stover says of science fiction's relationship to anthropology: "Anthropological science fiction enjoys the philosophical luxury of providing answers to the question "What is man?" while anthropology the science is still learning how to frame it". The editors of a collection of anthropological SF stories observed:
Anthropology is the science of man. It tells the story from ape-man to spaceman, attempting to describe in detail all the epochs of this continuing history. Writers of fiction, and in particular science fiction, peer over the anthropologists' shoulders as the discoveries are made, then utilize the material in fictional works. Where the scientist must speculate reservedly from known fact and make a small leap into the unknown, the writer is free to soar high on the wings of fancy.
Charles F. Urbanowicz, Professor of Anthropology, California State University, Chico has said of anthropology and SF:
Anthropology and science fiction often present data and ideas so bizarre and unusual that readers, in their first confrontation with both, often fail to appreciate either science fiction or anthropology. Intelligence does not merely consist of fact, but in the integration of ideas -- and ideas can come from anywhere, especially good science fiction!
The difficulty in describing category boundaries for 'anthropological SF' is illustrated by a reviewer of an anthology of anthropological SF, written for the journal American Anthropologist, which warned against too broad a definition of the subgenre, saying: "Just because a story has anthropologists as protagonists or makes vague references to 'culture' does not qualify it as anthropological science fiction, although it may be 'pop' anthropology." The writer concluded the book review with the opinion that only "twelve of the twenty-six selections can be considered as examples of anthropological science fiction."This difficulty of categorization explains the exclusions necessary when seeking the origins of the subgenre. Thus:
Nineteenth-century utopian writings and lost-race sagas notwithstanding, anthropological science fiction is generally considered a late-twentieth-century phenomenon, best exemplified by the work of writers such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Bishop, Joanna Russ, Ian Watson, and Chad Oliver.
Again, questions of description are not simple as Gary Westfahl observes:
... others present hard science fiction as the most ...
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The American Anthropological Association defines anthropology as "the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences." However, Samuel Gerald Collins of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Towson University, writing in the journal Science Fiction Studies has pointed out that:
In 1978, Margaret Mead, empathizing with the concerns of the 60s' counterculture, pointed to a grave deficiency in the science of anthropology: "Anthropology has to date made very meager contributions to man's developing concern with the future" ("Contribution" 3). Two decades later, the American Anthropological Association began awarding an annual prize for "Anticipatory Anthropology" in order to ameliorate this shortcoming, what Robert Textor (who sponsored the award and for whom it is named) called the discipline's "tempocentrism" – i.e., its concern only "with the past, the ethnographic present, and the actual present."
The anthropologist Leon E. Stover says of science fiction's relationship to anthropology: "Anthropological science fiction enjoys the philosophical luxury of providing answers to the question "What is man?" while anthropology the science is still learning how to frame it". The editors of a collection of anthropological SF stories observed:
Anthropology is the science of man. It tells the story from ape-man to spaceman, attempting to describe in detail all the epochs of this continuing history. Writers of fiction, and in particular science fiction, peer over the anthropologists' shoulders as the discoveries are made, then utilize the material in fictional works. Where the scientist must speculate reservedly from known fact and make a small leap into the unknown, the writer is free to soar high on the wings of fancy.
Charles F. Urbanowicz, Professor of Anthropology, California State University, Chico has said of anthropology and SF:
Anthropology and science fiction often present data and ideas so bizarre and unusual that readers, in their first confrontation with both, often fail to appreciate either science fiction or anthropology. Intelligence does not merely consist of fact, but in the integration of ideas -- and ideas can come from anywhere, especially good science fiction!
The difficulty in describing category boundaries for 'anthropological SF' is illustrated by a reviewer of an anthology of anthropological SF, written for the journal American Anthropologist, which warned against too broad a definition of the subgenre, saying: "Just because a story has anthropologists as protagonists or makes vague references to 'culture' does not qualify it as anthropological science fiction, although it may be 'pop' anthropology." The writer concluded the book review with the opinion that only "twelve of the twenty-six selections can be considered as examples of anthropological science fiction."This difficulty of categorization explains the exclusions necessary when seeking the origins of the subgenre. Thus:
Nineteenth-century utopian writings and lost-race sagas notwithstanding, anthropological science fiction is generally considered a late-twentieth-century phenomenon, best exemplified by the work of writers such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Bishop, Joanna Russ, Ian Watson, and Chad Oliver.
Again, questions of description are not simple as Gary Westfahl observes:
... others present hard science fiction as the most ...
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Kirby and the Cosmic Horrors
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The ...
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Sources:
Kirby by HAL Laboratory, Inc and Nintendo
The illustration of François Baranger for The Call of Cthulhu (used in the video and the thumbnail)
The works of HP Lovecraft (not a fan, but has a pretty big reputation in the cosmic horror subgenre, understandably)
The cosmic horror wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror
which in turn sources Thomas Hull, Vivian Ralickas, James Kneale, Gary Westfahl, Matt Cardin, Brian Stableford, Ben Indick, Erik Fredriksson, Gerry Carlin, and Nicola Allen in the passage I referenced.
Wikirby, the Kirby wiki (very cutely named, which is apt)
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Sources:
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The illustration of François Baranger for The Call of Cthulhu (used in the video and the thumbnail)
The works of HP Lovecraft (not a fan, but has a pretty big reputation in the cosmic horror subgenre, understandably)
The cosmic horror wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror
which in turn sources Thomas Hull, Vivian Ralickas, James Kneale, Gary Westfahl, Matt Cardin, Brian Stableford, Ben Indick, Erik Fredriksson, Gerry Carlin, and Nicola Allen in the passage I referenced.
Wikirby, the Kirby wiki (very cutely named, which is apt)
Bandana Waddle Dee deserves to be in Smash Bros alongside their buddies Meta Knight, King Dedede, and of course Kirby.
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People of the Mist (1/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
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People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the...
People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
For more information, you can explore the book on or listen to the on LibriVox ..
More: Adventure, Africa, British adventurer
Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
Wealth, Exotic places, Victorian writer
Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 00 - Author's Note
00:03:59 01 - The Sins of the Fathers are Visited on the Children
00:27:45 02 - The Swearing of the Oath
00:49:49 03 - After Seven Years
01:05:42 04 - The Last Vigil
01:29:45 05 - Otter Gives Counsel
01:48:10 06 - The Tale of Soa
02:06:57 07 - Leonard Swears on the Blood of Aca
02:26:25 08 - The Start
02:49:30 09 - The Yellow Devil's Nest
03:11:41 10 - Leonard Makes a Plan
03:33:05 11 - The Hero Otter
03:56:31 12 - A Choice Lot
04:21:43 13 - A Midnight Marriage
04:49:04 14 - Vengence
05:11:59 15 - Disillusion
05:42:38 16 - Misunderstandings
06:07:17 17 - The Death of Mavoom
06:34:19 18 - Soa Shows Her Teeth
07:00:47 19 - The End of the Journey
07:24:21 20 - The Coming of Aca
07:44:31 21 - The Folly of Otter
08:15:38 22 - The Temple of Jal
08:42:26 23 - How Juanna Conquered Nam
09:06:44 24 - Olfan Tells of the Rubies
09:34:40 25 - The Sacrifice After the New Order
09:57:50 26 - The Last of the Settlement Men
10:19:40 27 - Father and Daughter
10:46:05 28 - Juanna Prevaricates
11:09:17 29 - The Trial of the Gods
11:32:24 30 - Francisco's Expiation
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People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
For more information, you can explore the book on or listen to the on LibriVox ..
More: Adventure, Africa, British adventurer
Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
Wealth, Exotic places, Victorian writer
Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 00 - Author's Note
00:03:59 01 - The Sins of the Fathers are Visited on the Children
00:27:45 02 - The Swearing of the Oath
00:49:49 03 - After Seven Years
01:05:42 04 - The Last Vigil
01:29:45 05 - Otter Gives Counsel
01:48:10 06 - The Tale of Soa
02:06:57 07 - Leonard Swears on the Blood of Aca
02:26:25 08 - The Start
02:49:30 09 - The Yellow Devil's Nest
03:11:41 10 - Leonard Makes a Plan
03:33:05 11 - The Hero Otter
03:56:31 12 - A Choice Lot
04:21:43 13 - A Midnight Marriage
04:49:04 14 - Vengence
05:11:59 15 - Disillusion
05:42:38 16 - Misunderstandings
06:07:17 17 - The Death of Mavoom
06:34:19 18 - Soa Shows Her Teeth
07:00:47 19 - The End of the Journey
07:24:21 20 - The Coming of Aca
07:44:31 21 - The Folly of Otter
08:15:38 22 - The Temple of Jal
08:42:26 23 - How Juanna Conquered Nam
09:06:44 24 - Olfan Tells of the Rubies
09:34:40 25 - The Sacrifice After the New Order
09:57:50 26 - The Last of the Settlement Men
10:19:40 27 - Father and Daughter
10:46:05 28 - Juanna Prevaricates
11:09:17 29 - The Trial of the Gods
11:32:24 30 - Francisco's Expiation
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People of the Mist (2/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
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People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the...
People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
For more information, you can explore the book on or listen to the on LibriVox ..
More: Adventure, Africa, British adventurer
Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
Wealth, Exotic places, Victorian writer
Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 31 - The White Dawn
00:24:16 32 - How Otter Fought the Water Dweller
00:47:15 33 - Trapped
01:11:04 34 - Nam's Last Argument
01:34:01 35 - Be Nobel or be Base
02:00:20 36 - How Otter Came Back
02:22:09 37 - "I am Repaid, Queen"
02:44:50 38 - The Triumph of Nam
03:06:47 39 - The Passing of the Bridge
03:32:33 40 - Otter's Farewell
04:01:51 41 - Envoi - The End of the Adventure
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People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
For more information, you can explore the book on or listen to the on LibriVox ..
More: Adventure, Africa, British adventurer
Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
Wealth, Exotic places, Victorian writer
Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 31 - The White Dawn
00:24:16 32 - How Otter Fought the Water Dweller
00:47:15 33 - Trapped
01:11:04 34 - Nam's Last Argument
01:34:01 35 - Be Nobel or be Base
02:00:20 36 - How Otter Came Back
02:22:09 37 - "I am Repaid, Queen"
02:44:50 38 - The Triumph of Nam
03:06:47 39 - The Passing of the Bridge
03:32:33 40 - Otter's Farewell
04:01:51 41 - Envoi - The End of the Adventure
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Emerson Bixby & Gary Westfahl talk Tony Todd
Man from earth
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Things To Come (1936) - Full HD Movie - H. G. Wells
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a ...
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Things To Come (1936) - Full HD Movie - H. G. Wells
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The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. #sci-fi #sciencefiction
Other movies from H.G. Wells : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsg_cg9K_TfWYxxisq0t-9FFXxObAddAj&si=VcdHHNyJd0cq0aFv
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Things To Come (1936)
Cast: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson
Director William Cameron Menzies
Writer H.G. Wells (novel "The Shape of Things to Come")
Things to Come was voted the ninth best British film of 1936 by Film Weekly's readers. It was the 16th most popular film at the British box office in 1935–36. In 2005, it was nominated for the AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores, a list of the top 25 film scores unveiled by the American Film Institute.Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 93%, based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 7.46/10. The site's consensus read: "Eerily prescient in its presentation of a dystopian future, Things to Come's special effects may be somewhat dated, but its potent ideas haven't aged at all."Writing for The Spectator in 1936, Graham Greene gave the film a mixed review. Although he made it clear that "a third of the film is magnificent", he felt that the second third (as the world of tomorrow reverts to barbarism and anarchy) seemed implausible, and began to lose interest with the introduction of the "Great Conspiracy" (an international force of airmen bent on restoring Earth's former glory) in the last third of the film. The optimism and idealism comes off as naive for him.Science fiction historian Gary Westfahl has stated, "Things to Come qualifies as the first true masterpiece of science fiction cinema, and those who complain about its awkward pace and uninvolving characters are not understanding Wells's message, which is that the lives and actions of individuals are unimportant when compared to the progress and destiny of the entire human race". He also considered that "the film's episodic structure and grand ambitions make it the greatest ancestor of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey". Indeed, during early development of what would become 2001, co-writer Arthur C. Clarke had Kubrick watch Things to Come as an example of a grounded science fiction film; Kubrick, however, disliked it. After seeing 2001, Frederik Pohl complained in a 1968 Galaxy editorial: The science-fiction movie we've all been waiting for still hasn't come along. We think it's a disgrace that the most recent science-fiction movie made with a big budget, good actors and an actual sf writer preparing the script, not aimed at a juvenile market and uncontaminated by camp, is Things to Come... produced in 1936.
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Extraterrestrials in fiction | Wikipedia audio article
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Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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An extraterrestrial or alien is any extraterrestrial lifeform; a lifeform that did not originate on Earth. The word extraterrestrial means "outside Earth". The first published use of extraterrestrial as a noun occurred in 1956, during the Golden Age of Science Fiction.Extraterrestrials are a common theme in modern science-fiction, and also appeared in much earlier works such as the second-century parody True History by Lucian of Samosata.
Gary Westfahl writes:
Science fiction aliens are both metaphors and real possibilities. One can probe the nature of humanity with aliens that by contrast illustrate and comment upon human nature. Still, as evidenced by widespread belief in alien visitors (see UFOs) and efforts to detect extraterrestrial radio signals, humans also crave companionship in a vast, cold universe and aliens may represent hopeful, compensatory images of the strange friends we have been unable to find. Thus, aliens will likely remain a central theme in science fiction until we actually encounter them.
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00:01:11 1 Scientific rigor
00:05:10 2 Representative works
00:05:24 2.1 Short stories
00:06:32 2.2 Novels
00:08:38 2.3 Films
00:09:13 2.4 Television
00:09:34 2.5 Anime / Manga
00:10:27 2.6 Visual novels
00:10:44 3 See also
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Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by an emphasis on scientific accuracy. The term was first used in print in 1957 by P. Schuyler Miller in a review of John W. Campbell's Islands of Space in the November issue of Astounding Science Fiction. The complementary term soft science fiction, formed by analogy to hard science fiction, first appeared in the late 1970s. The term is formed by analogy to the popular distinction between the "hard" (natural) and "soft" (social) sciences. Science fiction critic Gary Westfahl argues that neither term is part of a rigorous taxonomy; instead they are approximate ways of characterizing stories that reviewers and commentators have found useful.Stories revolving around scientific and technical consistency were written as early as the 1870s with the publication of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1870 and Around the World in Eighty Days in 1873, among other stories. The attention to detail in Verne's work became an inspiration for many future scientists and explorers, although Verne himself denied writing as a scientist or seriously predicting machines and technology of the future.
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Starring a group of mostly unknown actors, This Is Not a Test begins with lone deputy sheriff Dan Colter (Seamon Glass) receiving orders to block a road leading into an unidentified city (dialogue indicates the location is somewhere in central California, however). Soon, he has detained several vehicles with a variety of occupants ranging from an elderly man and his granddaughter, to a man who has recently become rich and his alcoholic wife, to a trucker and a hitchhiker. The motorists and the police officer hear attack warnings over the police radio and begin to prepare for the inevitable bombing. The film focuses on the reactions to the impending attack by the motorists, and the officer's efforts to keep order. Complicating matters is the revelation that the hitchhiker Clint Delany (Ron Starr) is a psychotic who is wanted for murder. As the countdown to the missile attack continues, the men and women try desperately to convert a supply truck into an impromptu bomb shelter. As time goes by, the deputy's behavior becomes irrational (Gary Westfahl mentioned that the film shows the ineptness that would come from ordinary people in the face of impending nuclear attack) and the film ends with the deputy trying to enter the closed-up truck where the others have sheltered just as the nuclear strike happens.
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00:13:52 1.2 Ursula K. Le Guin
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The American Anthropological Association defines anthropology as "the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences." However, Samuel Gerald Collins of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Towson University, writing in the journal Science Fiction Studies has pointed out that:
In 1978, Margaret Mead, empathizing with the concerns of the 60s' counterculture, pointed to a grave deficiency in the science of anthropology: "Anthropology has to date made very meager contributions to man's developing concern with the future" ("Contribution" 3). Two decades later, the American Anthropological Association began awarding an annual prize for "Anticipatory Anthropology" in order to ameliorate this shortcoming, what Robert Textor (who sponsored the award and for whom it is named) called the discipline's "tempocentrism" – i.e., its concern only "with the past, the ethnographic present, and the actual present."
The anthropologist Leon E. Stover says of science fiction's relationship to anthropology: "Anthropological science fiction enjoys the philosophical luxury of providing answers to the question "What is man?" while anthropology the science is still learning how to frame it". The editors of a collection of anthropological SF stories observed:
Anthropology is the science of man. It tells the story from ape-man to spaceman, attempting to describe in detail all the epochs of this continuing history. Writers of fiction, and in particular science fiction, peer over the anthropologists' shoulders as the discoveries are made, then utilize the material in fictional works. Where the scientist must speculate reservedly from known fact and make a small leap into the unknown, the writer is free to soar high on the wings of fancy.
Charles F. Urbanowicz, Professor of Anthropology, California State University, Chico has said of anthropology and SF:
Anthropology and science fiction often present data and ideas so bizarre and unusual that readers, in their first confrontation with both, often fail to appreciate either science fiction or anthropology. Intelligence does not merely consist of fact, but in the integration of ideas -- and ideas can come from anywhere, especially good science fiction!
The difficulty in describing category boundaries for 'anthropological SF' is illustrated by a reviewer of an anthology of anthropological SF, written for the journal American Anthropologist, which warned against too broad a definition of the subgenre, saying: "Just because a story has anthropologists as protagonists or makes vague references to 'culture' does not qualify it as anthropological science fiction, although it may be 'pop' anthropology." The writer concluded the book review with the opinion that only "twelve of the twenty-six selections can be considered as examples of anthropological science fiction."This difficulty of categorization explains the exclusions necessary when seeking the origins of the subgenre. Thus:
Nineteenth-century utopian writings and lost-race sagas notwithstanding, anthropological science fiction is generally considered a late-twentieth-century phenomenon, best exemplified by the work of writers such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Bishop, Joanna Russ, Ian Watson, and Chad Oliver.
Again, questions of description are not simple as Gary Westfahl observes:
... others present hard science fiction as the most ...
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Kirby and the Cosmic Horrors
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Sources:
Kirby by HAL Laboratory, Inc and Nintendo
The illustration of François Baranger for The Call of Cthulhu (used in the video and the thumbnail)
The works of HP Lovecraft (not a fan, but has a pretty big reputation in the cosmic horror subgenre, understandably)
The cosmic horror wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraftian_horror
which in turn sources Thomas Hull, Vivian Ralickas, James Kneale, Gary Westfahl, Matt Cardin, Brian Stableford, Ben Indick, Erik Fredriksson, Gerry Carlin, and Nicola Allen in the passage I referenced.
Wikirby, the Kirby wiki (very cutely named, which is apt)
Bandana Waddle Dee deserves to be in Smash Bros alongside their buddies Meta Knight, King Dedede, and of course Kirby.
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People of the Mist (1/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
People of the Mist. By H. Rider Haggard FULL Audiobook
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In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
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Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
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Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 00 - Author's Note
00:03:59 01 - The Sins of the Fathers are Visited on the Children
00:27:45 02 - The Swearing of the Oath
00:49:49 03 - After Seven Years
01:05:42 04 - The Last Vigil
01:29:45 05 - Otter Gives Counsel
01:48:10 06 - The Tale of Soa
02:06:57 07 - Leonard Swears on the Blood of Aca
02:26:25 08 - The Start
02:49:30 09 - The Yellow Devil's Nest
03:11:41 10 - Leonard Makes a Plan
03:33:05 11 - The Hero Otter
03:56:31 12 - A Choice Lot
04:21:43 13 - A Midnight Marriage
04:49:04 14 - Vengence
05:11:59 15 - Disillusion
05:42:38 16 - Misunderstandings
06:07:17 17 - The Death of Mavoom
06:34:19 18 - Soa Shows Her Teeth
07:00:47 19 - The End of the Journey
07:24:21 20 - The Coming of Aca
07:44:31 21 - The Folly of Otter
08:15:38 22 - The Temple of Jal
08:42:26 23 - How Juanna Conquered Nam
09:06:44 24 - Olfan Tells of the Rubies
09:34:40 25 - The Sacrifice After the New Order
09:57:50 26 - The Last of the Settlement Men
10:19:40 27 - Father and Daughter
10:46:05 28 - Juanna Prevaricates
11:09:17 29 - The Trial of the Gods
11:32:24 30 - Francisco's Expiation
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Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth
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People of the Mist (2/2) 💚 By H. Rider Haggard. FULL Audiobook
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Here's a detailed summary of "People of the Mist" by H. Rider Haggard:
In the heart of Africa, where the wilds stretch endlessly, the penniless British adventurer Leonard Outram seeks to reclaim his family's lost estates. His quest for wealth leads him into the mysterious and treacherous land of the People of the Mist. This classic lost race fantasy novel weaves together adventure, romance, and the discovery of an ancient civilization.
Plot Summary:
- Leonard Outram: Driven by a desire to restore his family's fortune, Leonard embarks on an African expedition. His path intersects with that of a young English woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa. Together, they rescue Juanna from slavery, and Leonard finds himself drawn to her.
- Romance and Conflict: Leonard and Juanna share an undeniable attraction, but their budding romance faces obstacles. Soa, watchful and jealous, complicates matters. Amidst the lush African landscape, their emotions intertwine.
- The Lost Race: The heart of the story lies with the enigmatic People of the Mist. This ancient civilization guards a legendary hoard of jewels. As Leonard and Juanna seek this treasure, they become embroiled in the race's turbulent political affairs.
- Monstrous God: The People of the Mist worship a giant crocodile god. Their society is torn between the power struggle of their king and the priests who serve this monstrous deity.
- Heroic Struggles: Leonard, Juanna, and their Zulu companion, Otter, navigate the treacherous landscape, facing danger, intrigue, and betrayal. Leonard's heroism is tested as he reacts to events beyond his control.
- Thrilling Climax: The climax unfolds as they toboggan down a steep glacier on a large flat stone, escaping their pursuers. The tension reaches a hair-raising peak, and their fate hangs in the balance.
Reception:
- Gary Westfahl lauds "People of the Mist" as Haggard's best African singleton, captivating readers with its engaging narrative.
- The novel's influence extends beyond its pages. The motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars) is attributed to a passage from the book, resonating with generations to come.
In this timeless tale, Haggard masterfully combines adventure, romance, and the allure of a lost civilization. "People of the Mist" invites readers to explore the unknown, where ancient secrets and perilous quests await. 🌟📖
For more information, you can explore the book on or listen to the on LibriVox ..
More: Adventure, Africa, British adventurer
Portuguese woman, Slave camp, Lost race
Jewels, Impersonate gods, Priests
Wealth, Exotic places, Victorian writer
Natives, Heroic Africans, Main characters
00:00:00 31 - The White Dawn
00:24:16 32 - How Otter Fought the Water Dweller
00:47:15 33 - Trapped
01:11:04 34 - Nam's Last Argument
01:34:01 35 - Be Nobel or be Base
02:00:20 36 - How Otter Came Back
02:22:09 37 - "I am Repaid, Queen"
02:44:50 38 - The Triumph of Nam
03:06:47 39 - The Passing of the Bridge
03:32:33 40 - Otter's Farewell
04:01:51 41 - Envoi - The End of the Adventure
Gary Westfahl
Gary Wesley Westfahl (born May 7, 1951) is a scholarly author and reviewer of science fiction. He has written reviews for the Los Angeles Times,Internet Review of Science Fiction and Locus Online. He worked at the University of California, Riverside until 2011 and is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne.
Personal life
Westfahl was born in Washington, DC, in 1951. In 1986 he graduated from Claremont University with a PhD in English.
He currently resides in Claremont, California, with his wife Lynne and cats Darwin and Desmond. His daughter, Allison, is a lawyer, his son-in-law, Steven Kong, is a doctor, and his son, Jeremy Anson, is a mathematics graduate student at UC Irvine and professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player known as Fly Amanita.
Work
Westfahl coordinates English programs at the university's Learning Center and "has written or edited 24 books of scholarship on science fiction". He teaches science fiction, but has not written any. His wife Lynne is a professor in the theater department at Cal State Fullerton. Westfahl also taught at Heman G. Stark Correctional Facility for young adults, which closed in 2010.
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