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Stephanus
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Slim and sexy? Ironically, the 2D story helps me much to understand 4D. At least to imagine 4D.HallsofIvy said:
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants' preferences for various science fiction universes they would choose to live in. The scope includes personal preferences, reflections on the characteristics of different universes, and the implications of living in those settings.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a strong preference for the Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) universe due to its advanced technology and stable environment, highlighting features like the holodeck and replicators.
- Others mention the Stargate SG-1 universe, appreciating its relatability but expressing concerns about certain plot developments that challenge their suspension of disbelief.
- Several participants also favor the Culture universe from Iain M. Banks, describing it as serene and idyllic.
- Some participants express interest in living in the Barsoom universe, while others mention the Hitchhiker's Guide and Firefly for their adventurous themes.
- Doctor Who is mentioned, with a desire to be a Time Lord, while some express a preference for the Foundation universe due to its advanced mathematics and technology.
- There are mentions of personal connections to universes like Star Wars and Transmetropolitan, with specific reasons for their appeal.
- Discussions about the differences between Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Universe reveal varying opinions on character dynamics and plot development.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a variety of preferences without reaching a consensus, as multiple competing views remain regarding which sci-fi universe is most desirable.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note that certain universes have darker or more complex elements that could affect their desirability, such as conflicts or bureaucratic challenges, but these aspects are not universally acknowledged as deterrents.
Who May Find This Useful
Fans of science fiction literature and media, individuals interested in speculative discussions about technology and society, and those exploring personal connections to fictional universes may find this discussion engaging.
- #92
HallsofIvy
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I was thinking "flat"!
- #93
Khatti
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HallsofIvy said:
That would be the logical conclusion.
- #94
schonovic
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I could live in my spaceship in my universe because when I hook up I am the spaceship. I feel every electrical impulse the ship is me and I command the voluntary functions of the computer. I sense the sensor stimulus and control the response. My ship has the ultimate of defenses and offensive technology. It has the most powerful engines, the best sensors. It is the ultimate ship in my universe. I feel at peace when I'm hooked up. I get all the best stuff in my universe. I think with virtual reality the real universe will be the best universe. Nobody has to be rich. They have their virtual castle or palace, virtual car, virtual wife etc; the best of everything defying the efforts of the rich. Though they are poor, they are rich.
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schonovic
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I wouldn't live in a new sci-fi universe like AVATAR among others because they assume that all habitable worlds will have sentient life. This gives the feeling that we have no place to go. That's a miserable outlook and I think many sci-fi's have succombed to this idea. I don't find that realistic. Even on this world legend has it that god put sentience here and it is not natural. I'd want to live in a universe where we have a place to go.
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Khatti
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schonovic said:
One of the things I think our space-faring future would be about is architecture. We would have to build the ships to get to these places in the first place, we could then build habitats to live in once we get there. We could custom design O'neil or McKendree cylinders for whatever environment we'd find, and they would always be in the best spot for us in the habitable zone. It could be that after living in ships for hundreds or thousands of years the idea of living on a planet again could be really icky!
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Mr.Robot
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#Battlestar_Galactica
Universe ruled by Cylons!
Universe ruled by Cylons!
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Khatti
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Mr.Robot said:#Battlestar_Galactica
Universe ruled by Cylons!
If you are talking about the last one SciFi did you seem more alarmed by the prospect than the creators were; they seemed far more interested in the Cylons than the human beings. There is an attitude I call Ethical Misanthropy that I see as very much an intellectual fashion statement today. The last Battlestar Galactica very much displayed this attitude.
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Mr.Robot
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Khatti said:
The last episode was happy ending episode.
But even after 4.5 billion years,Cylons(creators) were in existence.HOW??
I didn't get that part..
- #100
Khatti
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Mr.Robot said:
I didn't get most of the parts. I watched the first few episodes and the last few episodes and most of it. All of the humans seemed a little too screwed up to really be believable.
- #101
John Fluharty
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In other forums, the Pokémon universe seems to be a popular answer to this sort of question. My answer would be: give me a couple months to write one up and I will go there!
- #102
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Stephanus said:
Are they really? No cybernetic immortality, no cloning and they actually make genetic engineering illegal (for humans anyway). Khan was right—they basically haven't changed any since the 20th century. The Federation seems like a big prison humanity gets stuck in.
If I had to pick a universe, I think it'd be the Marvel Comics universe. Because I'd be constantly reinvented every few years, and every time I died, I'd just come back from the dead. And the special effects would be awesome.
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meBigGuy
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Hard to see how one could enjoy dying every few years. Especially bloody violent deaths at the hands of evil doers. How do you guarantee you would be re-written? seems like you would like Scalzi's Redshirts Universe.
- #104
Hornbein
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Have you ever tried it? Besides, you get a snazzier costume in every incarnation.meBigGuy said:
- #105
meBigGuy
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If you happen to be the one guy they write back in. It's which universe.
- #106
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meBigGuy said:
Because writers come and go, but fans last forever.
Hornbein said:
Except sometimes they make a movie and you get a crappy movie costume instead. But there again is the self-correcting mechanism: fans.
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Bucho
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Futurama and it's not even close.
It's like all the best bits of all the best worlds. But better.
It's like all the best bits of all the best worlds. But better.
- #108
Adraasa Kynuei
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If it weren't for the Reapers then it would be Mass Effect. It is a relatively peaceful Science Fiction universe with only two major galactic wars having occurred in the last nearly three millenia and there is a wealth of technology that improves the quality of one's life like life extension that could be used to have a lifespan triple that of the current lifespan average of 80. And it would be a universe very socially adaptable to me.
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Rubidium_71
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The Piers Anthony Apprentice Adept Universe. I would want to be a decadent Proton Citizen!