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theywilleatthestars, in What's a sci-fi or fantasy book or series that you want to see adapted as a movie/television series?

Still waiting for a Mistborn adaptation.

nathris,

It won’t work as live action, and Sanderson is probably a little cagey after working on Amazon’s WoT. He would need to have absolute control over the writing.

Wax and Wayne in the style of Fullmetal Alchemist would be amazing though. Comedic but also serious.

tuxtey,

All of Cosmere. Do a Marvel with it.

doricub, in Has anyone here used CBD products for anxiety? Do they actually work or is it just a placebo?

Like any medication/supplement, your personal experience will vary. That’s a big part of why the reviews are mixed online.

I’d suggest trying one product and switching to another if you’re not feeling any changes within a couple of weeks. If the second product doesn’t work, then CBD may not work for you.

daqqad, in What's a sci-fi or fantasy book or series that you want to see adapted as a movie/television series?

I always wonder why sci-fi gets mixed in with fantasy so much? It’s always a pain to find decent movie/show or a book because these categories are treated as the same thing.

In my mind they are trivial to separate and I struggle to think of a single book or a film/show that even comes close to crossing over.

I enjoy quality writing in either genre, but as I get older I gravitate towards sci-fi because most fantasy seems to be written for younger audience with some great exceptions like Chronicles of Amber or Witcher.

And just to stay on topic, I nominate Asprin’s Myth Adventures.

IonAddis,
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They’re only trivial to separate if you think the only “real” sci-fi is hard sci-fi. Star Wars, Star Trek, and plenty of other beloved sci-fi series that blur the lines would get lost in the infighting.

I mean, the “war” between sci-fi and fantasy has been going on for decades, and it’s always been ridiculous.

daqqad,

Not really. Like I said in a comment above, if they treat magic as advanced tech to be explored - sci fi. If it’s treated as a given - fantasy.

Moneo,

Hard agree. There’s sci-fi/fantasy settings and then there’s sci-fi/fantasy writing. Star wars is a fantasy story that takes place in a sci-fi setting, if you’re so inclined. But it’s hard fantasy in my books.

If your book is focused on adventure and characters it’s probably fantasy, if your book is focused on humanity or other grander themes it’s probably sci-fi. Focusing on whether there is magic or elves or whatever is completely missing the point in my opinion.

The whole debate is childish. If you refuse to read a book because there is X race or X technology or whatever then you really need to change your priorities.

It’s like when people say “I don’t watch cartoons”. Fuck off!!

OceanSoap,

My problem with scifi and movies is that most of them are scary/horror. Not so much the case recently, but I remember walking the scifi section being mashed in with the horror section.

daqqad,

Lots of great horror sci fi, but definitely different genres.

bionicjoey,

I always wonder why sci-fi gets mixed in with fantasy so much? It’s always a pain to find decent movie/show or a book because these categories are treated as the same thing.

As Arthur C. Clarke famously said: “You have reached the end of your free trial subscription to ArthurCClarkeQuotes.com” “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”

A lot of Sci-Fi stuff is just fantasy with a different coat of paint. Any universe where the technology is just acting as a stand-in for magic qualifies. There are even many settings that blur the line between the two, like Warhammer 40K.

“Hard” Sci Fi is another beast entirely. That would be more like OG Star Trek or even something like The Twilight Zone. Something where the “magic” exists to explore thoughtful/philosophical “What if?” questions rather than simply as a system of magic to serve the fantasy.

Transcendant,

As Arthur C. Clarke famously said: “You have reached the end of your free trial subscription to ArthurCClarkeQuotes.com” “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”

I lol’d

daqqad,

Approach is different. If they treat magic as given without trying to understand it - fantasy. If they treat it as advanced tech - sci fi.

Moneo,

But why does it matter? In Dune characters are able use mindfulness to control their body so finely that they can manipulate molecules. So there’s a “scientific explanation” but for all intents and purposes it’s magic.

I don’t understand the need to draw hard lines, the fantasy/sci Fi distinction has always just been a way to describe the setting moreso than the genre. Many fantasy novels read like a typical sci-fi and vice versa.

alansuspect,

Yep, when I’m looking for sci-fi I don’t want elves or whatever. The only pointy ears belong to Mr Spock.

Moneo,

I feel like you mentioning Spock/elves just highlights how similar the two genres are. Sci-Fi (in theory) uses a future universe as a setting in which to explore characters/themes. Fantasy uses a fictional universe as a setting in which to explore characters/themes.

Preferring one to the other feels pedantic. Is Dune sci-fi or fantasy? Does it matter? I say no. Grumpy rant/

RBWells, in What do you do to reduce your use of single use plastics?

Shampoo and conditioner in liter bottles, same with kitchen hand soap.

Paper bags for sandwiches and cheese.

Reusable glass containers (but we do have to replace the freaking plastic lids sometimes).

Reusing produce bags over and over until they tear.

We have not found a replacement for trash bags, doggie poop bags, plastic wrap is irreplaceable for some tasks.

You aren’t personally responsible for the market of single use plastic crap. Do what you can. Over time you figure out some strategies.

Habahnow, in What do you do to reduce your use of single use plastics?

People have offered very going advice, something not mentioned is: buying larger containers for any plastic related things I do need to buy. If I’m buying dish soap, i’m purchasing a larger container to reduce the amount of plastic I’m purchasing per unit of product. Meats and fish generally use plastic packaging. I eat a lot of beans which can be placed in your own packaging at many regular grocery stores, and generate less green house gasses then meats and fish.

tdawg, in What do you do to reduce your use of single use plastics?

Most people wouldn’t consider these “single use plastic” in the same way that a plastic baggie is. But I always make an effort to get glass containers for things like oil whenever possible

itsgroundhogdayagain, in Has anyone here used CBD products for anxiety? Do they actually work or is it just a placebo?

I never saw much of a difference

deegeese, in Which things have you avoided or embraced on the name alone?

Can’t hear Uber without hearing Nazis prattle about ubermensch.

xigoi,
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…Are you aware that “über” is a normal German word meaning “over”?

Valmond,

Do you know most non German speaking people have heard the word übermench ;-) ?

xigoi,
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Yes. Doesn’t mean that anyone who uses the word „über“ is a Nazi.

deegeese,

Yes, ubermensch is a loanword in English, favored by cringy edgelords like the founder of Uber.

xigoi,
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Do you have a source for your claim that Uber is named after “übermensch”? I couldn’t find it anywhere.

LemmyKnowsBest,

Hmm I always thought über meant “very.” Oops.

Kyle, in My beagle has suddenly started resource guarding random stuff. What should I do to get this behavior to stop?

Just because your parents have dogs doesn’t mean they can offer a safe environment or know what to do with them. All the changes and the environment posed for your dog are incredibly stressful for the dog. Please be compassionate that your dog is going through more than you even though you literally broke your leg and probably experienced the worst pain in your life. Changes in living situations are the biggest adjustments for dogs ever.

Please don’t listen to people suggesting anything with the word dominance, pack mentality, wolf study, punishment or anything forcefull. All of that is guaranteed to make things worse.

A certified trainer (CCPDT and the various acronyms associated, the dog academy, anyone force force free) will get you on course faster than any website or book.

If you want your dog to make it out of this, your dog has to be a priority, make it your part time job.

My quick advice if you can’t afford a trainer and will only look up free internet advice from strangers:

Start with giving them something low value to chew on in a distraction free room. Have 10 minutes worth of super high value treats. When they are chewing the low value, walk up to them and give them the treat. Let them chew on the low value again. Repeat. Try for 10 minutes at a time. Adjust value of chew and treat so they don’t react when you walk up to them.

Next session, If they start wagging their tail when you approach. Try making it harder by taking the item for 1 second then, give them the treat then give it back. Ramp up duration or value of chew and items as progress is made

All of this has to be a happy and joyful affair. You are using a happy and friendly puppy voice the whole time. The dog has to feel good about this the whole time. So make sure you and the dog are in as good of a place mentally when doing it. This will all be harder if the dog doesn’t have other prerequisites like a leave it or drop it command.

There are so many ways you need to modify the above strategy for your particular dog that I can’t stress enough how valuable you’ll find a certified force free trainer to be. A vet check might also be suggested by the trainer. I think my advice is barely scratching the surface of what to do and how to do it, I haven’t even met your dog so what do I even know? Very little!

If you need proof that force free methods are a way, the AVSAB statements are quick and easy to read with tonnes of source citations: avsab.org/resources/position-statements/

CoughingwithCoffee, in What's a sci-fi or fantasy book or series that you want to see adapted as a movie/television series?

The Caves of Steel quadrilogy. Especially now that we’re on the eve of AI mates, this one would be fitting for the times.

sgharms,

During the pandemic nadir I kept thinking about “viewing” and “seeing” and Zoom and Gladia.

ace_garp, in Who is the cruelest fictional villain?
@ace_garp@lemmy.world avatar

Se7en.

One of the few onscreen villains that gave me nausea.

xia, in What's a sci-fi or fantasy book or series that you want to see adapted as a movie/television series?

More “The Expanse” would be awesome.

pound_heap,

Nah, maybe one more season… but the last few books are not that good.

alansuspect,

😲

Umthisguy,

What didn’t you like about them?

pound_heap, (edited )

It just gets… dumber? It’s pretty subjective though.

Spoiler alert- Creatures from other dimensions with mind control technology spanning entire spacetime cannot squash humanity because of a single human/protomolecule hybrid - Laconia’s absolute compliance with Duarte ruling is so mindless. No conspirators apart from a lone mad scientist… no one even tried to use protomolecule technology to take over the power. - Humanity adopted protomolecule technology and colonized hundreds of worlds all within lifetime of main characters. The power belongs to Laconian empire. But they still cannot get insurgents found and punished. There is a fucking asteroid base, and Laconians cannot find it.

Not a dumb part, but the main characters, being separated for a long time, don’t get their own interesting storylines. It seems like authors got bored with characters and didn’t know what to do with them. New characters are usually boring. Duarte’s daughter, Kamal’s son - they are just background… The only strong character in focus is Tanaka.

Umthisguy,

Ah ok, I see. Well I want to be clear, if someone is interested in reading, don’t be deterred by this, make your own opinion. My wife and I loved every book. I really liked Amos’ trajectory especially.

To touch on how I interpreted your points in the story (CONTAINS SPOILERS AND I DON’T KNOW HOW TO HIDE THEM):

-It pointed out the higher dimension beings couldn’t actually pinpoint anything in our spacetime unless a huge amount of energy was released at the exact moment we crossed their dimension through the gates. -It seemed to me that everyone was scared of duarte and even more scared of modifying themselves with protomolecule after his “coma” where he killed someone instantly. -I think I remember the Laconians basically being arrogant and underestimating everyone.

I hear that you have a different opinion and maybe you got burnt out on the books, but I really hope the show finishes them up because I enjoyed them.

constnt, in If zombies are supposed to go after brains, then why do they almost always end up tearing into the abdomen and other parts instead?

Zombies aren’t real. And will take on any qualities the writer wants. Some people write zombies as brain eating mindless undead. Others are super fast group thinking infected humans. It’s all up to your imagination.

GONADS125, (edited )

Human zombies aren’t real. But zombies are real within the animal kingdom (to some extent…).

I like how relevant their opener is to this question:

Zombie movies have got it all wrong. Zombifying viruses are unlikely to give dead people the brain-munchies — but real-life parasites have the power to take over brains and make real zombies.

v_krishna,
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Human zombies probably are real but are more of a social + drug induced construct than brain munchers

Mouselemming, in If zombies are supposed to go after brains, then why do they almost always end up tearing into the abdomen and other parts instead?

Well if they had any brains, they’d crack open the head, but they’re famously short on brains

intensely_human,

What if they were crazy hungry only for the acutely inflamed flesh around an injured ligament?

spraaaains

Jourei, in Do Posts Expire?

Ultra anecdotal, but I once had issues because I was setting the language of a comment. Didn’t get an error, it just wouldn’t post. Something to look out for.

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