Tuesday6: The Future, Religion in Science Fiction and the burning question about microwaves

I watched a parody video on what the future is really going to be like in 40 years. It starts out with our hopes of flying cars and such but changes quickly to the reality of a run down, dark and dirty future. It's parodist because of how "happily" it presents the future. In the future, shoes will be a big thing! You'll fight anyone to get your hands on one. In summary because of global warming, falling economic systems and antibiotic immune diseases we'll all be living in the post apocalyptic world television keeps suggesting we will.

I read a thought provoking article written by someone who found spiritual meaning in the science fiction movies and stories he encountered while growing up. His first was with Star Wars, then Star Trek and others. Each does have a unique approach to spirituality and religion. It's an interesting topic to think about.

You've always wanted to do it, but never have. Admit it, you've always wondered what would happen if you stuck metal in a microwave. Well of course, it has been done before but today I got to watch a video of tin foil in the microwave. It's quite exciting! I also learned however, that tin foil can actually be safe for your microwave! The trick is to not let it get too close to the edges, have it as smooth as possible and not be covering all of your food. You learn something new every day. (Not that I recommend actually trying it.)

Climate change, in case you hadn't heard is kind of a big deal, and very real. Another post with many maps shows how temperatures (in various ways of measurement) have drastically risen in the past 30 years. It is honestly a little frightening to consider the future as headed in the current direction. It very well could be in my lifetime that we see dramatic results of these trends. On a side note I also learned that the current supply of oil will last us for 40 more years. This was another post that came out as some random facts from a an financial analyst firm, but all the facts are very interesting and very telling of our times.

I had forgotten that Godzilla was just a guy in a suit! That's kind of fun to think about. It turns out the same guy played the suited lizard for over 20 years. Ah, the things you learn on the internet.