Our politicians are failing us. So take your life out of their hands | Marc Stears

Here in the US, all they think about is getting re-elected, and they don’t give a fuck about what their constituency thinks…except in terms of getting re-elected, which of course has nothing to do with anything except money from big business and the corporate elite.

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This Classic Sci-Fi Concept Could Solve a Key Hurdle to Interstellar Travel

Spherical, orb-like aliens are one of science fiction’s most beloved tropes, from countless golden age classics to appearances in Star Trek and Dr. Who. It’s unclear whether this is a case of science fiction inspiring innovation or simply great minds thinking alike, but now, prominent scientists are saying spheres may indeed be the way to go for interstellar travel.

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