How the Detective Novel Became a Foundational Narrative Archetype Overview A comprehensive analysis of the detective novel, tracing its origins and historical evolution before exploring its profound and pervasive influence on all major fiction genres. The central argument is that…
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The Triads
Mystery and misinformation in the history and origins of Triad gangs. I found this summary helpfulThe name “Triad” is an English designation given by Europeans, particularly British authorities in Hong Kong, to these Chinese secret societies. In the sci-fi novel,…
World Quantum Day
It’s April 14th, World Quantum Day.World Quantum day is an initiative started by quantum scientists from over 65 countries on April 14, 2021, as a countdown to the first global celebration on April 14, 2022. It’s become an annual event…
Riding out a Solar Storm.
A solar storm is a burst of charged particles and magnetic field fluctuations that expand outward in all directions from the sun. However, the Earth’s magnetosphere acts as a shield, deflecting most of these particles. What would likely happen if…
Consciousness, Entropy and Negentropy
The tendency for order to arise in all aspects of biological and material existence (Terran and cosmological) that lead to possible life and intelligence might be a potential indication of a fundamental property. Just as there is a fundamental law…