The Allure and Controversy of San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has become synonymous with more than just comics and pop culture – it's also famous for its highly coveted exclusive merchandise. These limited-edition items, available only to convention attendees, have become a significant draw for fans and collectors alike, but they've also sparked … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con 2024: The Allure and Controversy of San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives
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Countdown to Comic-Con: Revisiting Pixar’s “Lightyear”. Story is Everything.
Countdown to Comic-Con: Revisiting Pixar's Lightyear. Story is Everything. Story is everything. I wrote this review of Pixar's Lightyear, which I consider their lowest point. I watched the film on Father's Day and found myself disappointed, not because of the visuals, but because the story made no sense, and worse, the audiences discovered the big bad guy in Buzz's story was … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con: Revisiting Pixar’s “Lightyear”. Story is Everything.
Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse
Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse Ah, time travel and the multiverse. It’s hard to find a big science fiction property that isn't obsessed with time travel or the multiverse. Marvel pulled off a "time heist" to successfully conclude the Infinity Saga. The next Marvel phase focuses on the multiverse in fits and starts, … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con: The Quantum Mechanics of Cliche—Time Travel and the Multiverse
Countdown to Comic-Con: Not “Her.” Don’t Fall for ChatGPT. It Won’t Love You Back.
Countdown to Comic-Con: Not "Her." Don't Fall for ChatGPT. It Won't Love You Back. All images were generated by Meta.ai llama 3 via prompts from the author. Spike Jonze introduces Samantha in his 2013 film "Her." Samantha is an advanced AI that evolves into a uniquely conscious entity with emotions. The Jonze AI differs significantly from today’s generative AI models like … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con: Not “Her.” Don’t Fall for ChatGPT. It Won’t Love You Back.
Countdown to Comic-Con: Which Were the Most Realistic Star Trek TOS AIs?
Countdown to Comic-Con: Which Were the Most Realistic Star Trek TOS AIs? All images were generated via Meta.ai llama 3 from prompts written by the author. This is the first in a series of posts leading up to my The Science of Science Fiction panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 26th. I will be covering questions about AI and the Future of Work. Colleagues will be … [Read more...] about Countdown to Comic-Con: Which Were the Most Realistic Star Trek TOS AIs?
