The Influence of Neo-Noir: Altered Carbon as a Modern Detective StoryFeatureBy Silviya Y06 May 2025 20:18 ISTAltered Carbon, based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, is often praised for its striking blend of cyberpunk aesthetics with neo-noir...Read More
Utopian vs. Dystopian Narratives in Science FictionFeatureBy Silviya Y06 May 2025 20:16 ISTUtopian stories paint idealistic pictures of humanity’s future, often portraying peace, progress, and harmony, while dystopian tales delve...Read More
Chekhov’s Gun as a Worldbuilding Tool in Sci-Fi & FantasyFeatureBy Silviya Y24 Apr 2025 14:21 ISTWhen you hear ‘Chekhov’s Gun,’ you probably think of a weapon on the wall that must go off by the end of the story. But in sci-fi and fantasyRead More
Vecna's Relationship to the Mind Flayer: A Dark Alliance in ‘Stranger Things’FeatureBy Silviya Y23 Apr 2025 11:58 ISTOne of the most intriguing relationships in 'Stranger Things' involves Vecna and the enigmatic entity known as the Mind Flayer.Read More
Lost in Perception: Plato's Cave Allegory in ‘1899’ TV ShowFeatureBy Silviya Y18 Apr 2025 10:02 ISTThe mind-bending TV show, ‘1899’, takes viewers on a voyage through a puzzle box of reality and illusion. But beneath the trippy visuals and cryptic mysteries lies a foundation built on a philosophical cornerstone: Plato's Allegory of the Cave.Read More
The Mind Flayer Explained: Hive Mind Mechanics in the ‘Stranger Things’ UniverseFeatureBy Silviya Y15 Apr 2025 17:17 ISTLet’s unpack the hive mind mechanics behind the Mind Flayer—and why it might be the most terrifying brain in the Upside Down.Read More
Rewriting the Mind: Tabula Rasa as a Trope in Sci-Fi and FantasyFeatureBy Silviya Y14 Apr 2025 18:43 ISTThe philosophical concept of tabula rasa—Latin for ‘blank slate’—has found fertile ground in genre storytelling.Read More
Is the Alcubierre Warp Drive Realistic? A Look at Sci-Fi vs. PhysicsFeatureBy Silviya Y07 Apr 2025 11:30 ISTOne of the most intriguing theoretical models proposed for FTL travel is the Alcubierre warp drive. First introduced by physicist MiguelRead More
The Hidden Easter Eggs in ‘Zathura: A Space Adventure’FeatureBy Silviya Y06 Mar 2025 16:00 ISTReleased in 2005, 'Zathura: A Space Adventure' is often seen as the lesser-known sibling of Jumanji, but it’s a thrilling sci-fi journey...Read More
How ‘The Three-Body Problem’ Uses String Theory to Create an Alien RealityFeatureBy Silviya Y17 Feb 2025 19:04 ISTLiu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem is a masterclass in blending advanced scientific concepts with gripping storytelling.Read More