Science Fiction by MAX GONZALEZ https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal Bellringers and stuff. (Max Gonzalez) en-us 2021-08-12 14:58:45 UTC 2025-10-22 22:51:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f47d.png 8/12/21 [Bellringer] What is science fiction? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1676958661 Science fiction is fictional stories involving scientific element, and arguably, a fantasy element as well. I argue fantasy since at times there are very impossible elements. Like shape shifting. Though, of course, that can be argued. Eons ago, space travel likely sounded impossible. And of course, nowadays, its becoming more and more of a possibility.]]> 2021-08-12 15:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1676958661 8/12/21 [Reflection] Has your definition changed, after discussing and researching? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1677188529 Sort of! Science fiction is stories focusing on the concept of advancements or recessions in technology, stories that challenge us as a society and our creations, and make us question the way we view things. 

[I know I didn't have to do this one, but I kinda wanted this all to look full and organized, so, uh, yay.]]]> 2021-08-12 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1677188529 8/13/21 [Bellringer] Is Sci-fi important? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1678278445 Yes, actually! It inspires us a society to do better, to create more, and warns us of potential threats, whether they be physical or mental. When I say create, I also mean create solutions to some of the problems! As previously mentioned, it also challenges us morally! In example, the Star Trek kiss thing! Or, more realistically speaking, the genuine view that just because we look different, almost like aliens to one another, we are the same blood and organ flesh bags.]]> 2021-08-13 15:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1678278445 8/13/21 [Reflection] Which argument or reason as to why sci fi is important made more sense to you? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1678356090 The whole 'Sci-fi paves our future' argument. After further thinking about it, it truly does. The concept of phones came from science fiction. The concept of flying transportation came from science fiction. All of these were not only predictions, but blue prints in a sense. Concepts that we took to create. We as a society have been able to advance because of the concepts these stories give us, whether they are bad or good. ]]> 2021-08-13 16:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1678356090 8/16/21 [Bellringer] What are the benefits of scientific progress? What are the negatives? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1680479378 The benefits of scientific progress truly depends on what we are progressing in. And technically, so does the negatives. To progress scientifically, is to improve our way of living or doing things. So something like a phone is progress, but also something like a bulldozer is as well. 

The negatives usually involve when someone dies as a result of trying to make an advancement happen. Or when the advancement involves something deadly. ]]> 2021-08-16 14:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1680479378 8/16/21 [Reflection] Which of the three scientific advancements did you find most interesting? Why? What were the negatives? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1680541426 Probably electricity/Lightbulb. Its not necessarily just those things, but the history behind it, and how we credit Edison for it. It's truly a sad tale if you ever go and read the whole thing. I cannot fathom being a creator of something so spectacular, only to die destitute in some low hotel. But I am also thankful for the creations itself. Without it, we'd all be in early Victorian England style living. 

We need electricity, plain and simple. It powers our devices, but also powers some of the machines that keep us alive in hospitals. For some people, us having electricity is a way to survive. 

The negatives are simply fire, shocks, and it powers the same devices we are obsessed with to the point where some people may consider it a 'problem'.]]> 2021-08-16 14:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1680541426 8/17/21 [Bellringer] Which of the three essential questions you came up with yesterday is the most important and why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686432775 Have we seen this before in the past? What made us update it/make it? This question is important because it the answer is usually yeah! We have seen/heard of concepts of such inventions in the past! And the update/creation part is even more important. Sci-fi inspires us to create, hence the creation coming to life. ]]> 2021-08-19 17:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686432775 8/17/21 [Reflection] Which of the essential questions the class came up with was the most interesting to you? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686444086 "Will scientific progress help/hurt humanity over time? Why?" Well, we know now that it will certainly help. Its helping as we speak. But this question brings the harm it could cause to the center of attention. Can it harm us? Has it harmed us already? I don't know if it has, but I know that I have heard about concepts in which it does. Like robot take overs, robots taking our jobs, so forth!]]> 2021-08-19 17:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686444086 8/18/21 [Bellringer] Should we use technology for developing weapons? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686584992 Thats a complicated question. On one hand, I don't like the concept of war. Its upsetting. But I know wars can have a noble cause. Like when we defeated the Nazis, and saved countless of lives during the holocaust. We want to be one step ahead of an enemy, but at the same time, must violence always be our answers? Technology would push forward this idea of violence. Which can benefit us. But ruin the world in the process. ]]> 2021-08-19 19:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686584992 8/18/21 [Reflection] What stood out in todays episode? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686586524 [Student Absent. Possibly TBA answer. Awaiting instructions]]]> 2021-08-19 19:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686586524 8/19/21 [Bellringer] To what extent should scientific experimentation be regulated? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686594855 Another complicated question. Immoral experimentation could throw us forward in the scientific field but why should innocent people suffer? We should avoid "bad" experimentation, ones that hurt people. The exception should be rapists, especially child rapists, and other heinous crimes. We should have no limits with such people. As long as we know for a fact they did the crime, of course. But besides that instance, we should try steering clear of causing pain to human beings. ]]> 2021-08-19 19:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1686594855 8/20/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704576397 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704576397 8/20/21 [Ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704577566 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704577566 8/21/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704578473 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704578473 8/21/21 [Ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704579303 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704579303 8/22/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704580030 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704580030 8/22/21 [Ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704580630 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704580630 8/23/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704581374 TBA(?)]]> 2021-08-30 14:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704581374 8/23/21 [ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704581754 2021-08-30 14:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704581754 8/24/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704582244 2021-08-30 14:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704582244 8/24/21 [ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704582624 2021-08-30 14:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704582624 8/25/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704583027 2021-08-30 14:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704583027 8/25/21 [Ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704583417 2021-08-30 14:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704583417 8/26/21 [BR] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704584396 2021-08-30 14:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704584396 8/26/21 [Ref] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704585184 2021-08-30 14:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1704585184 8/30/21 [Reflection] What questions about machine intelligence did this video raise? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1705088692 Can AI gain emotion? What happens when it does? Are humans capable of living in harmony with other sentient beings? Will the AI feel hatred towards its creators for bringing it to such a vile world? Will the AI be able to suffer from psychological problems?? Would they HAVE psychology? Are THEY capable of living with us in harmony? Will they understand the concept of religion/philosophy?]]> 2021-08-30 17:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1705088692 8/30/21 [Bellringer] TBA cause it deleted itself from existence. How ironic. What are the benefits of a machine having human or above human intelligence? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1707192344 There are many benefits to AI being intellectually superior to mankind. For starters, it can likely teach. It can withstand dangerous jobs. It can help us advance medically. It can help us advance in engineering, and help is technological wise. It could help the disabled, and who knows, maybe even find cures to some of our human diseases. And perhaps, we can return the favor, teaching it how to deal with its emotions, and newfound intelligence. ]]> 2021-08-31 14:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1707192344 8/31/21 [Bellringer] Would you want a robot? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1707203604 Absolutely. It could help me out in whatever crappy mundane task I must do, and I'd appreciate it. Assuming it gained sentience, it wouldn't be an issue. Its not like they consume food, so maintenance shouldn't be an issue. But even without sentience, I'd be very pleased with it's existence. Making life easier is the purpose of us moving forward as a race, right? We want life to be better for the future generation than it is for us. ]]> 2021-08-31 14:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1707203604 8/31/21 [Reflection] What was the most interesting thing you learned about Isaac Asimov? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1709955400 His views on humans as bad people. He didn't necessarily state it, but his work really shows it. All of his stories in i robot seem to show the robot in a brighter light, whereas the human never seems to understand. He was also anti-war, and had a whole book on bots being 'brainwashed' similar to the people of nazi Germany with Hitler. ]]> 2021-09-01 13:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1709955400 9/1/21 [Bellringer] What dangers exist due to machine intelligence? Explain. s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710002807 You could technically argue there arent any. But if you needed an answer, the worst we could assume is a machine takeover. Machines with intelligence could grow bitter, and see humans as the problem, thus eradicating us. I would assume it'd be like a weird version of a zombie apocalypse. Didn't someone theorize the world would end with a machine takeover rather than a nuclear war??]]> 2021-09-01 14:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710002807 9/1/21 [Reflection] How many years will it take to get to the future that is predicted in 2001? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710561102 We haven't finished the movie, so I guess the full picture isn't clear. But nonetheless, with the info I do have, I'd day probably a good amount. Likely 100s. I say that because of hibernating humans, extremely sophisticated AI. Not to mention moon exploration, and pods. It would take long to develop it all due to the limited technology we have, and how we are currently dealing with other on earth problems. We simply do not have time right now. ]]> 2021-09-01 17:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710561102 9/2/21 [Bellringer] Would you trust a computer to make a life or death decision? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710567713 It depends. If it can be helped, I'd rather it not. Simply because I feel like its not its place to do so. Even with sentience. The human meant nothing to it, and it shouldnt decide. But if the human has nobody left to care for them, then sure. We already have machines that keep people alive. They already technically make the choice of providing life in a sense. Even if its human controlled. ]]> 2021-09-01 18:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710567713 9/2/21 [Reflection] Is there anything you do not trust computers to be responsible for? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710586397 Medical procedures. Which I guess is ironic considering my bellringer response. But the idea of a machine operating on a fragile human body is terrifying. Once given an order, a machine wont stop. Not unless shut down manually. If a human notices too late, the damage is done. What happens if a human bumps into the machine and moves it slightly? I'm sure its not as simple as putting it back where you think it goes. ]]> 2021-09-01 18:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1710586397 9/3/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1715120189 This week has driven me bonkers, I hate that i'm a senior. I wish I had taken this class sooner. I wish I wasn't from a poor family. I just wanna be a successful human being. Anyways, I'm taking a huge nap later, and no one shall stop me. Probs gonna fall asleep in economy today. Have a test in French that I am not prepared for due to being out for two weeks. Two weeks worth of class in each class. Will be crying on Saturday making all of that up lmao]]> 2021-09-03 12:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1715120189 9/3/21 [Reflection] N/A s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1715121404 No reflection today!]]> 2021-09-03 12:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1715121404 9/7/21 [Bellringer] Does the government rely too much on computers? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1721981626 I dont believe so. I mean, technology has aided us more than its harmed us, as far as ive seen. If it aids the normal public, I assume it aids the government even further. But then again, I think a better question is: Is the government using computers against us! Think back on all the shady things the government has done! ]]> 2021-09-07 14:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1721981626 9/7/21 [Reflection] Is the scenario in Wargames realistic? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1721994490 Not at all. At least in todays standards. I wasn't alive in the 80s, so I am unsure if hacking was truly that simple, but i know that right now, its not. Now, a computer than gains sentience and a taste for the doom of humanity is plausible. If machines do gain sentience, I personally wouldn't be surprised if they chose to eradicate humans. We are indeed destructive creatures meant for nothing else except destruction. Including the destruction of one another. We are simply vile. ]]> 2021-09-07 14:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1721994490 9/8/21 [Bellringer] What do you think about Asimovs three laws of robots? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1724990465 I think they're incredible. The laws themselves are standard, and there to keep humans safe essentially, minus the third. But what makes these laws so amazing is how they seemingly beg to be broken. You could choose any of the three laws and make any sort of story out of it. In my opinion, its almost as if that was the intention. Rules being made just to be broken. Fantastic, huh? Asimov was a true genius. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1724990465 9/8/21 [Reflection] How does the movie 'I, Robot' compare to the novel ,'I Robot'? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1725249561 Still not quite finished with the novel itself. I'm getting there, but off the bat, I know the movie isn't a series of short films. The book itself is short stories into one book. However, the elements of the book can be seen in the movie! Again, the whole, "rules being broken" thing is apparent over and over again and I adore that. 

The movie follows one particular person, whereas the book explores different characters and situations!
The movie is also just more action full, but I suppose thats just expected. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1725249561 9/9/21 [Bellringer] Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking have both said AI is a danger to humanity. Asimov obviously disagrees. Who is right, and why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1728175338 I think Musk and Hawing are/were just afraid. Afraid of the potential consequences. Which is completely fair. But something that people always seem to forget is, we could make a way to shut them down. One that doesnt require their systems. If we can manually shut them down, then there is no problem. And all these concerns stem from potential threats. Whos to say the bots will truly be hostile? It all just depends on different factors. ]]> 2021-09-09 14:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1728175338 9/9/21 [Reflection] Asimov was pro-robot. Would he have approved of the movie "I, Robot"? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1728443663 In a weird way, its an optimistic movie. Though the robots are shown in a bad light for the most of the movie, a single good one is optimistic. You can argue that the bots and VIKI are simply blinded by logic. The ending is what ties it together. The bots seem to break away from their instructions, to glance at what seems to be a 'messiah' of sorts. 

So I suppose Asimov would not like it? He viewed bots as 'kind' and obedient. I suppose breaking free from being robots isnt what he had in mind. ]]> 2021-09-09 15:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1728443663 9/10/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1731016391 I have a speaking test in my French class today. Definitely not looking forward to that. Uh, massive headache continues. Still not ready for all this college bs, I'm nervous. I wanna cry, etc etc etc. On a brighter note, my robot creation for this class is coming out nicely. I dont have paint though, so it may look a little bland. Still though, as someone who never works with clay, I'm quite pleased with what I've made! So, yay. Creativity. ]]> 2021-09-10 14:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1731016391 9/10/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1731018674 *Ghost noises here*]]> 2021-09-10 14:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1731018674 9/13/21 [Bellringer] Would you want to have your body or genetics altered to make you more than human? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1736227408 I think that'd be kinda neat! I suppose the only concern would be malfunctions, and hacking, if my body is more robotic. But overall, I think it would be very helpful. Especially for people who already have certain disadvantages because of their genetics. I'm really short, but having something to make me hop a bit higher, or even limb extenders would be pretty cool! 

Overall, I would be pretty pleased with being more than human. At least right now I am. Who knows, maybe i'll change my mind as this module goes on. ]]> 2021-09-13 14:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1736227408 9/13/21 [Reflection] Besides the physical changes, how does modifying your body change you? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1736594844 It changes you mentally. Some argue it can separate humans rather than bring them together. Some people are also not willing to let go of their human identity. And then that just leads to philosophical questions. And then comes religious existential crisis.  ]]> 2021-09-13 15:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1736594844 9/14/21 [Bellringer] How would the existence of transhumans change the world? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1739587842 I'm sure it would become a political thing off the bat. Which, sounds stupid, until you realize the whole covid/masks thing became quite political. Anyways, besides political bs, it would be interesting. They would likely have more capabilities than us, making them better for certain jobs. But that brings along the question, would we see them as superior? Would fights break out? What about if someone is made rather than born, will they suffer bullying and other sorts of harassment? ]]> 2021-09-14 14:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1739587842 9/14/21 [Reflection] Would someone who was modified be more or less likely to use their advantages for good or evil? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1739600022 It depends on the person itself. Both are fully capable of happening. If you have someone who feels like life is unfair to them, or feel as if they must commit crime to survive, evil of course. It all depends on perception of the world. A kind soul who sees the struggles of others would likely become a hero. ]]> 2021-09-14 14:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1739600022 9/15/21 [Bellringer] At what point is someone so modified that they are no longer considered human? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1742873518 It depends on your own view of what counts as life to begin with. From the beginning of conception, is that a human? Is it a human after a certain amount of weeks in the womb? Is it human when it starts feeling pain? Is it human only after it exits its mother? All these questions can vary depending on who you ask. And for that reason alone, i'm sure this question could also vary. I personally think that once someone is no longer 'conceived', its more than human. Not that that's a bad thing. It would be remarkable if our science got that far. ]]> 2021-09-15 14:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1742873518 9/15/21 [Reflection] What real possibility of transhumanism interests you? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1743678571 Prosthetic limbs being controlled by the brain itself! The brain is a highly fragile thing, one we don't tamper with in fear that something bad will happen. The idea we can somehow connect it to a load of wires/machinery is fascinating. I wonder if we will ever manage to connect it to leg prosthetics. And I also wonder how far we are from eye prosthetics! ]]> 2021-09-15 18:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1743678571 9/16/21 [Bellringer] Which superpower would you most want? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1746103821 Probably mind control! I'm not seeking to take over the world quite yet, and I don't feel like playing the hero, so that seems like a good power for the mundane! I could just order people around to do my stupid tasks. 

Either that, or invisibility. You can't quite make me do anything at all if I'm not visible! The list could go on and on. ]]> 2021-09-16 14:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1746103821 9/16/21 [Reflection] What non-injury related modification do you think science should focus on? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1746139829 I think it would be cool to add onto our bodies. I'm not sure how to explain it, but replacing a body part, even when not injured could be of interest to some people. If I were told, "We are gonna take your arm, and in return you get this much cooler arm that can lift virtually anything." I'd have to consider. I would assume the process would be much cleaner in a medical setting. So yeah. Arms/hands that can do more than what we have now. It would likely make an increase in crime, but hey, lifting stuff can be a genuine struggle. Besides, i'm sure the prosthetics could have other uses as well. ]]> 2021-09-16 14:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1746139829 9/17/21 [Bellringer] Free write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1748788648 Never really considered myself a marvel fan. I am a DC one. Despite that, I did enjoy the Captain America movie. I wasn't aware of any of the details about this movie, so a lot of them were a shock. 

I'm hungry and sleepy, head hurts as usual, etc. I'm not very creative with these. ]]> 2021-09-17 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1748788648 9/17/21 [Reflection] No reflection, Happy Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1748790391 [Insert ghost goat noises here]]]> 2021-09-17 14:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1748790391 9/20/21 [Bellringer] At what point is someone so modified that he or she is no longer considered human? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1754153947 I could've sworn i've answered this before. Huh. 

As mentioned, the answer would vary, simply because it ties to the question, 'When is anything considered human?'
Is it at conception? After certain weeks? After certain months? Only after it has exited its mother? When it begins to feel pain within its mother? So forth. I personally believe that even if someone is not made through reproductive activities, so long as they have a conscious of sorts, they're pretty humane. ]]> 2021-09-20 14:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1754153947 9/20/21 [Reflection] Would unmodified people be more or less likely to treat modified people differently? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1754171330 Absolutely. Everyone fears the unknown. If we're talking modifications beyond what we have now, people would find a way to demonize it. After the initial shock of the concept of different people, it would probably morph into fear of crimes a modified person could commit, and joy at the thought of the crimes they could stop. 

Theres also the entire concept of modified humans being made with the sole purpose of just being government sponsored weapons, which is depressing. ]]> 2021-09-20 14:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1754171330 9/21/21 [Bellringer] Do people who get scientifically modified have an obligation to use their new abilities for good? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1757306717 Depends. I think that if we get to the point where we have multiple people who are modified, we will enter the age of heroes, where laws will have to be arranged for those with special abilities, and you'll likely need a license to do hero work.

For as long as we only have a few modified people, it shouldn't be expected. Obligation to do good in itself doesnt sound good. It shouldn't be an obligation. They should decide for themselves. Depending on circumstance, and their psychology, it could be anything. If they turn out to become bad people, we'll find a way to stop it. If they become good, its a win for humanity. Either way, we would be fine. ]]> 2021-09-21 14:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1757306717 9/21/21 [Reflection] Which short story seems more likely to be true? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1757567708 Probably Johnny Mnemonic solely because we are getting closer to implants in the brain. I've read about some prosthetics being powered by the brain because the doctors implant chips within them. Besides that, the story itself had a very cyberpunk feel to it. It seemed like our world, but slightly more technological. Same old under the table crimes going on. Gritty. The usual. It was a very nice story though. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1757567708 9/22/21 [Bellringer] How do you imagine post humans will be different from us? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1760152694 A post human is someone who is born with an ability no normal human has. If I though trans humanism would bring us to the age of heroes, I think post humanism would spark that even harder, as well as bring in an age of villainy. It would be harder to stop a post human villain than it would a trans human one. 

But either way, I think there may be some slight appearance changes based on what their ability is. They could be smarter. But besides those things, they'd probably still look humanoid? I think. Not sure. ]]> 2021-09-22 14:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1760152694 9/22/21 [Reflection] Should Post humans care about regular humans? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1760162385 Probably. A post human at the end of the day is still human. Just one with extra abilities. The human race should look out for each other, but thats kinda one of those thoughts that is childish, as we all always screw each other over. They SHOULD care, but whether they do or do not doesnt really matter. Either they do, and we continue to exist in peace, being protected by these newer humans, and still trying our best to protect ourselves, or we get eradicated by beings who think they're superior.]]> 2021-09-22 14:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1760162385 9/23/21 [Bellringer] Would it be better to be born with an ability beyond normal human capacity, or to be modified to out perform normal humans in some ability? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1763133709 Depends on who you are. If you're a scientist or law enforcement, you'd likely prefer the latter. Easier to shut down assuming its powered by something, possible to break, can be removed. Crime would be a concern, but there would be ways to shut it down. 

If you're more of the average person, being born with an ability or seeing someone whos born with an ability probably would be better. You could do things with more ease, or have someone do things for you that you could never do. Then theres the whole 'hero' thing that can happen assuming the person with powers has a good sense of justice. ]]> 2021-09-23 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1763133709 9/23/21 [Reflection] Which was more enjoyable; Captain America or Aquaman? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1763733663 Aquaman! I suppose I'm more of a fan of more fantasy like movies! The world of Atlantis was well made, the effects for the water were great as well. The movie was very well cast minus Amber Heard. The story seemed more creative me as well. All in all, I just prefer post humans more than I do trans humans in movies. Theres something more exciting about post humanism. ]]> 2021-09-23 17:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1763733663 9/24/21 [Bellringer] Free write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1765703471 I'm about done reading a weird webcomic type thing called Psycholonials. It was pretty alright! Nothing compared to the authors older work though. My favorite comic of this author is called 'Homestuck', and it is an absolute mind f***. Confusing in the beginning but super interesting as you go by. Started trying to read it at 10 years old but the words were so big, I couldnt. And ages 13-16, I just didnt use my braincells or put effort into reading it. Around 17, I go back into it and im glad I did. Homestuck is the bane of my existence, but its one that I semi-enjoy. ]]> 2021-09-24 13:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1765703471 9/24/21 [Reflection] No Reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1765704657 *Goat noises here*]]> 2021-09-24 13:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1765704657 9/28/21 [Bellringer] What are the benefits of Space Travel? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1774768491 Well, space travel would inevitably bring forth more knowledge, which helps us on the long run if we want to survive as a species. Then theres the concept of aliens, and how that could affect us. We could colonize other planets, as we are becoming overpopulated on our own planet. We could learn how to adapt in Space, and survive for longer than we already do. Etc. ]]> 2021-09-28 14:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1774768491 9/28/21 [Reflection] What are the dangers of Space Travel? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1774780886 The first would probably be the fact we cant breathe in space. One rip in the astronaut suit, and its over. If our rockets lose control for whatever reason, that could mean a stranded group of people could die amidst the middle of nowhere. If there is alien life, they could be hostile. We also don't know if anything useful is truly capable of growing. The closest planet we've gotten to sustain life is Mars, and even then its totally barren. Space seems inhabitable, and could hold multiple dangers. ]]> 2021-09-28 14:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1774780886 9/29/21 [Bellringer] Should Humanity Go Space Traveling? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1778191051 Sure, why not! Our ocean is a lot more terrifying, and we've pretty much already explored all we can here on earth! Not to mention how we are growing a bit too much! Our population could use another planet right now. But even if we couldn't live in space, the knowledge we could obtain from it is likely beyond valuable. It'd be cool to learn as much as we can. ]]> 2021-09-29 14:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1778191051 9/29/21 [Reflection] Which of our new EQs is more interesting to you, and why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1778533298 Will space faring lead to the colonization of other planets? Why?
Likely. Assuming that we can survive in space, the next step would be 'making a home' in it. Which ultimately leads to colonization. Once we figure out how to conquer one planet, we'll take the time to learn about other planets, and learn to conquer those too. 

It'll also likely lead to many wars among the stars. Fights between who gets to own what and who doesn't.
]]> 2021-09-29 15:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1778533298 9/30/21 [Bellringer] Would you want to be on a starship exploring the universe? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1781349444 Not really. As much as I am for space exploration, its not something I myself would want to do. Its kinda scary. All the accidents that could possibly happen would make me paranoid but also, space in general is terrifying. I'd rather explore when we already have most of the exploration done. I just don't want to die in space. At least not when its vastly unexplored. ]]> 2021-09-30 13:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1781349444 9/30/21 [Reflection] s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784280829 TBA]]> 2021-10-01 14:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784280829 10/1/21 [Bellringer] Free write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784291234 I think its college app day. I feel weird and sick. I don't know how thats gonna go. So i'm just existing. As usual. Still missing econ work. Missing a few things here. Missing a good portion of French. See, i'd do them, and I have been trying to, but I always get weirdly lost and it makes me panic and just shut it down. I guess its me being overwhelmed in a way? Something tells me thats gonna get in the way. Probably gonna fail classes and get declined further education because i'm a moron. Hhhhh. Head still hurts.]]> 2021-10-01 14:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784291234 10/1/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784292672 *Ghost noises*]]> 2021-10-01 14:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1784292672 10/4/21 [Bellringer] What fears do you have about Space Travel? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1789516446 Space is a scary place. Its kinda like the ocean, except its not other animals trying to kill us. As far as we know anyways. If something goes wrong in space, you'll likely die. We already cant breathe up there without suits, and if those break, thats pretty much it. Then theres the loss of connection thought, or getting stranded. What if we do meet alien life? And what if it DOES try to kill us? Etc. ]]> 2021-10-04 13:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1789516446 10/4/21 [Reflection] Which seemed more believable? Star Trek or Space: 1999? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1790046703 As much as I like Star Trek more, I do believe Space 1999 might have more of a realistic tone. The only thing i'd add onto Space 1999 would be a grosser more rusty aesthetic, since I still do believe space would just be as bad as we have it here on Earth. Humans are not necessarily known for their cleanness. Nor are we known for getting along so well. 

Also the tech in Star Trek seems so advanced, it'd probably take longer to get there with the whole transportalizer type thing. ]]> 2021-10-04 15:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1790046703 10/5/21 [Bellringer] Free Write s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796618405 [Student taking ACT, possibly TBA]]]> 2021-10-06 14:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796618405 10/5/21 [Reflection] Free write s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796619480 [Student taking ACT, possibly TBA]]]> 2021-10-06 14:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796619480 10/6/21 [Bellringer] Do you like Star Wars? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796632830 Have never actually watched it funnily enough! At some point I wanted to, but never knew where to start! Would definitely be interested in getting into it still! From what I do know, it seems enjoyable in certain aspects. I know the robots and creatures in the SW universe are all really cool! ]]> 2021-10-06 14:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796632830 10/6/21 [Reflection] Who is your favorite SW character and why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796979355 So far, it is a tie between the droid duo and Darth Vader himself. The droid duo really adds a sense of comedy and lightheartedness to a film that would otherwise be quite dark and gritty. Their designs are also simple, yet effective! I may even say, kinda cute in a way.

Meanwhile, Darth Vader is a pretty good villain thus far. I actually thought his character would be more grim and serious but he actually seems pretty humane. I am curious about the rest of his character and background. ]]> 2021-10-06 15:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1796979355 10/7/21 [Bellringer] Which universe would you rather live in? SW or Star Trek? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1799920917 Probably Star Wars. Seems a lot more interesting and livelier. Though, I suppose it is more dangerous. Then again, you could always choose to hide away and all that jazz. Oh, and the creatures in Star Wars tend to be cuter! Like the Jawas, or those weird bear looking ones that I forgot the name of. ]]> 2021-10-07 14:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1799920917 10/7/21 [Reflection] Would you rather have a lightsaber or a blaster? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1800022992 Blaster for sure. For one, i'm pretty sure you gotta be connected to the force to really be a cool jedi with a lightsaber, which I know I would 100% be the lame side character that probably dies within the first episode lolol. Blasters seem more effective anyways. Longer range/distance, can always smack someone with the blaster itself, probably easier to hide. That last point can be argued since the sabers can become small, but my point still stands lol. ]]> 2021-10-07 14:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1800022992 10/8/21 [Bellringer] Free Write s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1802628197 Still reading that silly webcomic I talked about a few pages ago. Its much easier to follow after the few hundred pages lol

On the other hand, not much to say. I should probably start doing my Death Star model that I've been procrastinating doing. I'm just hella unmotivated for anything right now I guess. ]]> 2021-10-08 14:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1802628197 10/8/21 [Reflection] No Reflection; Enjoy Fall Break s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1802629963 *More ghost goat noises here*]]> 2021-10-08 14:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1802629963 10/18/21 [Bellringer] Do you believe there is intelligent life somewhere else in the universe? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1824257502 I like to think so! I mean, what are the chances we really are alone here? Don't things adapt to survive in the un-survivable? I don't really have much to go on, besides a feeling. But hey, maybe we are alone, and its just wishful thinking. ]]> 2021-10-18 14:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1824257502 10/18/21 [Reflection] What did you find the most interesting in the video? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1824911164 How aliens seem to be a scapegoat for creators with frustrations. Over the ages, all the decades seem to have something that plagues them. What the topic of aliens does is help others see the bigger picture and see what is truly the core of what frightens people. ]]> 2021-10-18 17:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1824911164 10/19/21 [Bellringer] If aliens exist, should we fear them? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1827325858 I'd say we should certainly be wary. While being hostile is never a good idea, we also shouldn't let our guards down in case they are the hostile ones. Most depictions of aliens are creatures that are far more advanced than us, which makes for a good reason to be afraid, but that is merely speculation. Maybe they're just on the same page we are, and we're overthinking it. Maybe they're only slightly more advanced. We really cant be making too many assumptions. ]]> 2021-10-19 14:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1827325858 10/19/21 [Reflection] Which suggested essential question was most interesting to you? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830339492 Probably the How will aliens differ from us question. It's interesting to think about since we all already seem to have an image in mind. It'd be funny if aliens were nothing like we imagined. That being said, I do assume physical differences would definitely be there, since surviving in a place that lacks oxygen and sometimes gravity, will probs change you. ]]> 2021-10-20 13:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830339492 10/20/21 [Bellringer] Why should ETs wanna be friendly to us? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830376042 Well, we are kind creatures at heart I suppose. Just defensive. We're also very silly creatures that can probably provide decent entertainment. We can be smart. In a sense, we are fascinating. Literal walking flesh bags with sentience. ]]> 2021-10-20 13:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830376042 10/20/21 [Reflection] What extraterrestrial have you seen in movies or TV that is the scariest? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830490943 While ET has a creepy little appearance that frightened me as a child, I think now that I am older, the xenomorphs kinda take the cake. Their entire weird sexual undertones just add for discomfort to their already weird appearances. Their life cycles begin with rape, and their gross sliminess both physical and psychological, just doesn't make for a good time. ]]> 2021-10-20 14:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1830490943 10/21/21 [Bellringer] What benefits would ETs bring us? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1833318196 I would assume advanced technology, even if its not by a lot. I say this, assuming its them meeting us on our own planet though. Assuming we are right about their intelligence, the could provide a lot of information on different subjects. We'd certainly see advancements in science. ]]> 2021-10-21 12:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1833318196 10/21/21 [Reflection] Has a sci-fi movie or TV show ever seem like it could be real? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1833328132 I don't really think I have watched enough sci-fi media to really have an opinion on that, but if I had to choose, I guess Star Wars seems plausible. Or actually, now that i think about it, Avatar seems pretty good too. Corporations ruining things for the world is already a common theme, no? The whole thing is also based on altering biology I believe. So, yeah. ]]> 2021-10-21 12:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1833328132 10/22/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1836390046 Did not realize personal finance was gonna be so college-talky
Hate it
Makes me even more nervous. I haven't even filled out the FAFSA. I think i've like, started the process of applying to a college, but knowing me and my paranoia, I probably won't finish it. I'm just frustrated. Everything is confusing when your parents aren't from here and don't know how things work. And its embarrassing to ask for help. ]]> 2021-10-22 14:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1836390046 10/22/21 [Reflection] Which character is better? Marvin the martian, or Duck Dodgers? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1836593226 Marvin the Martian has much more charm and endearing mannerisms. His behavior is silly and enjoyable, more so than the rest of the characters in my opinion. His character design is also lovely, especially when red lol His voice is also very unique. Weirdly relatable if that makes sense. ]]> 2021-10-22 15:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1836593226 10/25/21 [Bellringer] If aliens exist, to what extent are they like us? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1841808435 Its my natural assumption that they'd have emotions of their own like us. They'd have intelligence, obviously. I like to think they'd be mortal, and thus can succumb to injury. I also like to believe they'd have their own civilization and cultures. Perhaps they're even diverse like we are. ]]> 2021-10-25 14:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1841808435 10/25/21 [Reflection] Do you have any interest in meeting an ET? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1841817180 Of course! The concept of a being other than a human being able to match our emotional and intellectual capacity is fascinating. I'd want to see it for myself. It'd be interesting, whether they are hostile or not. Perhaps if they're friendly, we could learn from it. ]]> 2021-10-25 14:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1841817180 10/26/21 [Bellringer] What do you think is most likely? The intelligent machines taking over or aliens? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1845113683 Machines taking over! We don't necessarily have evidence to suggest aliens exist. We do, however, know AI exists, and we know it learns. With that info, it makes it more likely that machines will take over, long before aliens do, if they exist. Besides, a few clips online already show machines conversing with one another, in strange ways. Some even speak of what will happen to humans in their own opinion. ]]> 2021-10-26 14:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1845113683 10/26/21 [Reflection] Which Galaxy Quest character did you like the most? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1845325115 Probably Guy. His humor was amazing. But if not him, Quellek is also very good. The thing I enjoyed about Guy was his humor and the concept of his character! His design was also very fitting to said character. Stupid lanky man with stupid mustache. Iconic. 

As for Quellek, his devotion and admiration of Alexander was endearing to watch. His death was saddening. :(((]]> 2021-10-26 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1845325115 10/27/21 [Bellringer] What would be your reaction to hearing we would be invaded by space aliens? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1848345430 I mean, it depends on how I heard it. Through sheer panic, or calm broadcast. Though I guess a creepy siren alarm and creepy broadcast is more believable. 

I'd likely just text a few chums, and then just lay around. If they were already closing in on Earth, I think I'd lay on my bed, and just nap. If they're on their way, maybe grab a snack. Possibly meet a friend one last time, and take a nap with them. Maybe break a crime or two beforehand. ]]> 2021-10-27 14:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1848345430 10/27/21 [Reflection] Do you think people today could be fooled the same way they were when War of Worlds came out? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1848355682 I don't think so. We just have more access to technology that could easily debunk it quicker, we're more logical, and I feel like since this has already happened once, people would be like, "Oh. Like the thing that happened back in {insert year here}?" and then move on with their lives. 

Sure, a few nutheads would believe it, but besides that, I think we'd be alright.]]> 2021-10-27 14:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1848355682 10/28/21 [Bellringer] What do you think is more likely? Aliens wanting to dominate us, or being our friends? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1851442686 That's a weird question. I mean, we don't have much to offer, but then again that could be subjective. I believe that since we don't have much to offer, we will be irrelevant. Maybe frowned upon for weakness but, I mean, why assume that these guys are either all good or all evil? I'll just accept the fact we're probably space cockroaches, and leave it at that. ]]> 2021-10-28 14:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1851442686 10/28/21 [Reflection] Which ET movie/show did you like the most? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1851450527 Probably Marvin the Martian shorts. They're just so delightful to watch. His character design is great. His voice is quirky. His mannerisms are interesting. Overall, very fun and doesn't take up much time. Old cartoons always seem to have a charm to them like that. ]]> 2021-10-28 14:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1851450527 10/29/21 [Bellringer] Free write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858860511 TBA]]> 2021-11-01 14:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858860511 10/29/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858862892 *Ghostly goat noises, but x2 for Halloween*]]> 2021-11-01 14:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858862892 11/1/21 [Bellringer] Do you believe alternate dimensions exist? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858872247 I do, actually. And to be honest, I'm not sure why. No evidence of them existing has ever been presented, but I like the concept. I guess its just wishful thinking. Wishful thinking that maybe somewhere out in the universe, a version of myself has it so much better, and is 10x happier? Not that I'm blatantly miserable. But maybe another version of myself is just better off. ]]> 2021-11-01 14:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1858872247 11/1/21 [Reflection] What did you find most interesting about the video? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1859064739 The concept of groundhog day and the ties between schizophrenia and time travel, if thought about hard enough. 

Groundhog day is the concept in which you wake up in the same day over and over again. I guess it struck me as interesting, since as someone who's been diagnosed with mental illness, I often feel that way. I resonate with the line, "Everyday is the same." In the movie shown in the documentary, the man's torment cycle is only ever broken when the man changes his ways, and becomes more considerate. And that's very interesting to me. 

In the media "The time travelers wife", it almost seems like theres an undertone of mental illness problems. Specifically, schizophrenia. Often times, seeing someone you love suffering through some sort of tormenting delusion hurts. The traveler's wife goes through obvious emotional pain when her husband disappears, which parallels that of a person watching their partner disappear into delusion and agony. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1859064739 11/3/21 [Bellringer] Should we attempt time travel? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1864760563 I don't think it'd be a good idea on a big scale. Like, don't get me wrong, many historical tragedies could be avoided, but like, I think things that happened made us what we are. On a smaller scale, maybe going back to fix a silly mistake would be cool, but then we'd never learn. And thats kinda the point of being imperfect. Its to learn. I think ultimately, it's a bad idea, but I understand temptation, and I understand selfishness. ]]> 2021-11-03 14:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1864760563 11/3/21 [Reflection] What was the most interesting thing suggested by the future Wells shows us? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1865470290 TBA]]> 2021-11-03 17:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1865470290 11/4/21 [Bellringer] If you could travel in time, to what time would you travel? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1867539843 The answer can vary. I guess it would ultimately depend on whether or not my time travel ability is limited? If it isn't, I'd go back and fix a few of my mistakes, maybe even help myself out with choices. I know i've said in a previous entry that that is the reason why we shouldn't time travel, but I mean, I never said I was impervious to the selfishness the rest of humans posses. I am human after all. Again, assuming it isn't limited, I'd then travel to old historical times. Not to mess with them, but to observe. 

If it was limited though, I'd go back to when I was hella young, and I'd just talk to myself. Give some advice. Cry. The Usual. ]]> 2021-11-04 14:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1867539843 11/4/21 [Reflection] Do you think the world will change for the better or worst 1000 years from now? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1867549048 The worst. Our political tensions are at an all time high, pollution is increasing, and my generation is interesting in the way it does things. Overall, 1000 years from now, the most we can truly hope for is huge political "Correctness" and major empathy spikes. Which is good, but that leaves the rest of our problems in the air. If we don't know what to do, neither does the next gen. Besides, as i've said time and time again, as humans, we suck. I can only imagine the worst.]]> 2021-11-04 14:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1867549048 11/5/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1870080026 Head hurt. Finished crappy webcomic. Ongoing college crisis is still there. Not much to say, to be honest. I'm just tired. ]]> 2021-11-05 14:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1870080026 11/5/21 [Reflection] No Reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1870082252 *Goatly ghost noises, dialed back to x1 for lack of Halloween.*]]> 2021-11-05 14:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1870082252 11/8/21 [Bellringer] Should we be meddling with history by time traveling? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1875369615 Absolutely not. Everything that has happened in our history has taught us valuable lessons, we otherwise would never have known had a certain event not happened. It's dark, and upsetting, but by changing things around, you could potentially be making it worse. I'm sure there are some things we could tweak, but at the end of the day, it would likely have to be minor changes. ]]> 2021-11-08 15:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1875369615 11/8/21 [Reflection] Would you prefer to permanently live in another time? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1875381911 Depends. Can I take my stuff and knowledge I have now with me? And like, still use it? If so, I think I'd like to live in 1800s. Bad time for people of color, but with my knowledge, and my knack for seclusion, i'm sure i'd be fine. I'd spend most of my days writing and sleeping since there wouldn't be much expected of me. Jobs back then were dangerous, but hey, maybe it'll give me an adrenaline rush. ]]> 2021-11-08 15:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1875381911 11/9/21 [Bellringer] What danger would alternative dimensions present us? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1878558235 Well, time paradoxes are usually not good, no? Also messing with history could be pretty bad, considering we would likely not be able to learn the lessons we learned because of them. Accidentally killing good people is probs also one. Messing with your parents relationships is one. Or maybe accidentally landing in a dimension where things are hella bad. "Evil timeline" if you please.]]> 2021-11-09 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1878558235 11/9/21 [Reflection] If a parallel universe "you" exists, how much like you do you think he/she is? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1878567347 Probably very similar, considering we'd still have the same brain. What drives us would always be the same, but how we go about it may be different. Different environments and circumstances may have made either of us weaker or stronger. But besides that, i'm sure we pretty much still work the same. ]]> 2021-11-09 15:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1878567347 11/10/21 [Bellringer] What is an event that happened to you that would have changed the parallel universe you? How would it have changed the parallel you? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1881570068 January 6 or 7th, I was thrown out of a friend group. Had I stayed, I likely would have continued to mirror someone who was a real shitty influence. Meaning, I'd likely still be a very angry and manipulative person. Of course, I was thrown out since I stopped being of use for this person. And in a sense, I'm glad I was. It helped me take a step back, and view the bigger picture. ]]> 2021-11-10 15:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1881570068 11/10/21 [Reflection] If you could change one event in history, what would it be? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1881578982 I've already mentioned I hate the idea of changing history, so if I could, I wouldn't do anything. But if I had to, I think I would have liked helping the Roman empire stay afloat. I'm curious as to what would have come out of it. ]]> 2021-11-10 15:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1881578982 11/11/21 [Bellringer] Who should have access to time travel? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1884431013 I'm not too sure actually. I wouldn't want the common man to have it, simply because I know people would go back in time and screw all sorts of crap up. I'd say we'd have to have people who aren't biased but I think everyone is biased in one way or another. My assumption is that we would just make special group of time travelers who just match whatever criteria the govt wants. Or maybe we would set up rules to what is not allowed when you time travel, that way if someone does mess something up, they can face consequences. ]]> 2021-11-11 15:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1884431013 11/11/21 [Reflection] Should people be allowed to change their pasts? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1884437814 That is...morally complex?? Many of our life events have shaped who we are. Sometimes the crappy things in life make us better people. But then again, sometimes it makes us worse. I guess it should be though. Who am I to stop someone from gaining crippling trauma? Even if the world is a worst place, at least they're happy. ]]> 2021-11-11 15:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1884437814 11/12/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1886856541 I'm having a weird creative burst, but have nothing to unleash it on. Woe is me I guess. In other news, headache continues on. That's about it. I'm a boring person. ]]> 2021-11-12 15:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1886856541 11/12/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1886858303 *Goatly ghost noises.*]]> 2021-11-12 15:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1886858303 11/15/21 [Bellringer] Will civilization as we know it end? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1891544903 Not sure, actually. I'd hope not, as the whole purpose of society and stuff is to make life easier each time generations grow up. Everything we do is for the benefit of those who come after us. I don't think we'll ever have a zombie apocalypse, but I suppose that isn't the only way a civilization can fall. My guess is that war would likely be what takes us out. Radiation and stuff. Bombs. Etc. ]]> 2021-11-15 15:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1891544903 11/15/21 [Reflection] What is most likely to end civilization? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1891551243 Again, likely war. Which often brings in bombs. Which could bring in the idea of atomic bombs, which then brings in radiation. My point is, tension between communist countries and the rest of the world is rising. If I was against the world, I'd shut down the US first, seeing the power they hold. So, yikes, I guess. ]]> 2021-11-15 15:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1891551243 11/16/21 [Bellringer] If there were an apocalyptic event today, what would be the most important thing for you to do in order to survive in a post apocalyptic world? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1894398820 I guess I'd want to collect as many supplies as possible. Not only does it benefit me, and possibly others, but it also serves as a bargaining chip. You never know when someone will try to murder you while in search for supplies themselves. We could trade protection for supplies. That being said, I'd have to lock the supplies up so I don't get brutally murdered and robbed. ]]> 2021-11-16 15:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1894398820 11/16/21 [Reflection] Is Wall-E's suggestion of what happens to Earth realistic? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1894407424 Definitely. Really, we are already living in the progression towards that. I mean, look at the oceans. How long until it ALL makes it to land? This place is becoming more populated than it can handle, and the more ignorance reigns, the more this world becomes filthier and corrupted, both psychologically and physically. ]]> 2021-11-16 15:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1894407424 11/17/21 [Bellringer] Will we be technologically advanced enough to save some of humanity from an apocalyptic event? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1897135615 I don't think so? I mean, what do we have besides medicine and more armor? All things have a limit. Even if we had stuff, it'd run out. And once things go scarce, we begin to lose the humanity we have. Things will go violent as soon as possible. ]]> 2021-11-17 15:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1897135615 11/17/21 [Reflection] Is there a happy ending for humanity? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1897143232 No. At the end of the day, we're all still corrupted and gross creatures. Where there exists 'good people', there is those who will take advantage of it, and pillage and rape whatever crappy humanity is around. Different ideals and morality will always bring up problems. Not that I don't support individualism, I do, but you'd be foolish to not see the problems that come with it. ]]> 2021-11-17 15:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1897143232 11/18/21 [Bellringer] If civilization collapsed, what would you miss the most? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1899782687 Probably food. I don't have anything else. Besides maybe the comfort of my bed. I'd assume i'd still have friends and family around. Unless they died off. In which case, it would be upsetting. I'd miss them as well. But ultimately, food is the answer. Sleep and eat is all I ever do. ]]> 2021-11-18 15:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1899782687 11/18/21 [Reflection] Which friend would you want with you in a post apocalyptic world? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1899790365 I don't really have friends. I have like, one. So them, I suppose. Though they'd be an inconvenience. They're severely overweight and not the strongest person emotionally. But I wouldn't leave em alone. If I shall die, I might as well die with them in whatever wasteland we are in. Not that I wouldn't try to survive with them. I'd try my hardest. But I also won't fight death if I know it has arrived. ]]> 2021-11-18 15:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1899790365 11/19/21 [Bellringer] Free Write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1902289486 TBA]]> 2021-11-19 15:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1902289486 11/19/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1902292683 *Ghost without goat noises*]]> 2021-11-19 15:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1902292683 11/22/21 [Bellringer] Did the video The Colony change what you expect a post apocalyptic world might be like? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1906349435 You were absent, and thus we did not watch a video]]> 2021-11-22 15:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1906349435 11/22/21 [Reflection] N/A? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1906351020 2021-11-22 15:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1906351020 11/23/21 [Bellringer] TBA s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918146272 2021-11-29 15:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918146272 11/23/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918148456 *Ghost and goat noises but they're separate entities.*]]> 2021-11-29 15:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918148456 11/29/21 [Bellringer] Utopia is an ideal or perfect society. Dystopia is dysfunctional and fatally flawed society. Which one are we closer to? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918159012 Dystopia. Political tensions leading to a great divide, over population, pollution, rising criminal rates. It's all pointing south. And it has for a while now. Some even blame the industrial revolution, as they see this as the consequence. I have no comment on that however. I just think we were doomed from the start. From the very beginning, we are but leeches who leech off of our mothers. There's no good in us. Never was. And thus, this is the consequence. ]]> 2021-11-29 15:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918159012 11/29/21 [Reflection] Would we be better off if a machine was running our government? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918166339 It'd be safer, but we'd still be miserable. More than we already are, probably. The machines would likely ensure we live long healthy lives, but in order to live healthy, you gotta cut out the unsafe conditions we may consider as fun, or not damning on the short run. Ultimately, I suppose it would be a good idea. One that no one, including myself, would like, though. ]]> 2021-11-29 15:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1918166339 11/30/21 [Bellringer] What freedom would you give up to live in a Utopia? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1920829965 I don't think I'd truly want a utopia. I feel like all of my negative emotions and experiences have built my character. Though, I guess if you're implying I could still be what I am and enter a utopia, i'd probably just choose a random emotion to lose. Likely anger. ]]> 2021-11-30 16:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1920829965 11/30/21 [Reflection] Why do you think people allow dystopias to form? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1920837045 Because it wasn't the intention for it to become a dystopia. These people genuinely believe they are doing the world a service without realizing their wrongdoings. And once they are pointed out, the embarrassment kicks in, and they get defensive. ]]> 2021-11-30 16:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1920837045 12/1/21 [Bellringer] Can a Utopia actually exist, or will any attempt to form one ultimately end up as a dystopia? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1923032562 It will always end up as a dystopia. We are far too evil and different to truly reach a perfect society. SOMEONE is going to be stomped on. SOMEONE WILL be left out. SOMEONE will be the seen as bad. It is in our nature to compare ourselves to others. It is in our nature to be bad. It is in our nature to create and want conflict. ]]> 2021-12-01 15:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1923032562 12/1/21 [Reflection] Does Technology lead us closer to Utopia or Dystopia? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1923038086 That's a weird question. I don't really know the answer to it. Technology helps us. And it can also inform us. But people can use that in both bad and good ways. On one hand, you just have someone who is trying to make their life easier. Its what we all want. And its why tech exists. But on the other hand, you have disgusting vile people who use it to exploit others, or cheat others. It all depends on whos hands the technology is in. ]]> 2021-12-01 15:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1923038086 12/2/21 [Bellringer] Attempting to solve which major societal issue is most likely to lead to a dystopia? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1925346274 It will either be political or race based. While both of the topics need "fixing", the way its being handled now, and the reactions only scream the separation of the people. Everyday seems like a new day to hate races. Everyday, politics divide us further. But its always due to the same two things. Intolerance and ignorance. Especially ignorance. We assume things, and just roll with it. It's going to end up in more deaths than the ones we already have. ]]> 2021-12-02 14:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1925346274 12/2/21 [Reflection] What change has to occur first if we want to reach a Utopia? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1925352545 Again, I don't think we can ever reach one. But I think that the people would want to take the idea of money away. As in, we all share everything we need, depending on what everyone needs. You hungry? Have food. No need to pay, just take it. And so forth. Of course, it wouldn't work, but its what I assume that everyone would want. ]]> 2021-12-02 14:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1925352545 12/3/21 [Bellringer] Free write Friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1927536735 TBA]]> 2021-12-03 15:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1927536735 12/3/21 [Reflection] No Reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1927537640 *Winter goat noises*]]> 2021-12-03 15:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1927537640 12/6/21 [Bellringer] What would be the most important feature of a Utopia as far as you are concerned? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1931355067 I guess I want to say equality but that sounds a gateway to communism, so probably not that. Probably shelter and food for all. Or the demolishing of currency as we know it. Everyone deserves a place to sleep. Everyone deserves to eat. And sometimes, in this capitalist society, things are unfair. So, perhaps demolishing the need for money would be an interesting idea]]> 2021-12-06 15:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1931355067 12/6/21 [Reflection] Would you leave your family and home to be apart of a Utopia? Why or why not? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1931362565 Depends on what the Utopia entails. I won't leave if it isn't worth it. But, lets say they have everything I could ever want. In that case, the question would be, can I bring them and other people with me? If not, no. I cannot leave my only friend behind. It'd be unfair to her, and to myself. ]]> 2021-12-06 15:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1931362565 12/7/21 [Bellringer] Attempting to solve which societal issue would lead to a dystopia? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1933775109 I believe this question was asked on the second of December. My answer remains the same]]> 2021-12-07 15:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1933775109 12/7/21 [Reflection] Can average everyday people create Utopias or do we need geniuses? Explain. s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1933787603 I think anyone could try to create a Utopia. Really, its been braindead people who've tried thus far if you think about Hitler. And any other moronic fictional character whos tried to start a Utopia. Their emotional intelligence is beyond dead, usually. In order to even remotely create a semi functioning Utopia, you need a group of people who specialize in different intelligence. Like emotional, spatial, logical, etc. ]]> 2021-12-07 15:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1933787603 12/8/21 [Bellringer] If corporations had control of society would we have a dystopia or a Utopia? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1936012928 Dystopia for sure. With nothing to regulate the corporations, every possible resource we have on this planet by nature would be used up. We'd be left with nothing but our own misery, and bought happiness. Sure, the economy would be booming, but these companies do not actually care for anyone. We are all replaceable. We are not worth anything in this life or the next. We are just herd. ]]> 2021-12-08 14:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1936012928 12/8/21 [Reflection] Soyent Green takes place in 2022. That's next year. How close are we to the world it shows? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1936172281 Not quite there yet, but its a possibility I suppose. We are currently STARTING to suffer from more population issues. And we are indeed polluting the Earth, and climate change is a thing, but like, I guess we haven't gotten to the extreme like in the movie. If I had to give an estimate as to when we would get to this point, it might be a few more 100 perhaps? I mean, if youre a hopeful person, perhaps you'll hope someone does something about it by then. And if youre a pessimist, maybe you'll just accept the fact people suck, and lay back down, accepting thine fate. ]]> 2021-12-08 15:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1936172281 12/9/21 [Bellringer] Does technology lead us closer to a Dystopia or a Utopia? Explain s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938447066 I believe that it depends in who's hands it falls into. Either way, a utopia is not possible. It would eventually become corrupted, but perhaps, the original intention, plus the beginning actions may be good. After some time though, it is inevitable that it would all hit the fan. Many films that we have seen with Newtopias often involve advanced technology. ]]> 2021-12-09 15:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938447066 12/9/21 [Reflection] Which of the Dystopia's we viewed is the worst? Why? s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938458700 Definitely Soylent Green. Overpopulation, shortages, the taking of rights. All are very possible. To be fair, overpopulation is already happening. And then theres just the whole climate change stuff. Which is also happening as we speak. Imagine a world where you gotta live on the stairs/hallway of an apartment complex. Not to mention you're also being fed dead people. ]]> 2021-12-09 15:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938458700 12/10/21 [Bellringer] Free write friday s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938468201 This class has been hella rad, and I'm glad I took it. Originally, I was set to take a nursing class, but I couldn't figure out how to drive and stuff, so I asked to be removed. I was hoping to maybe get into horror literature, but they placed me here since it was the only other thing open. I'm glad they did. I never paid much mind to sci-fi, and as a result, never really cared for it. But this class has given me a new view on stuff. And also has had me unleash my ultimate cynicism, but that's alright lol. Anyways, thank you for reading my weird pessimism rambles, and other weird insights I may have. ]]> 2021-12-09 15:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938468201 12/10/21 [Reflection] No reflection s850050 https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938470970 *Final ghost goat noises, but at peace.*]]> 2021-12-09 15:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/s850050/Max_Gonzalez_scifi_journal/wish/1938470970