Author oliviabridges

The overarching theme I noticed this week primarily regarded the way people act to abide by societal norms while still satisfying taboo, carnal, or otherwise socially undesirable whims. First of all, I’m going to mention the elephant in the room:… Continue Reading →

A big part of our identity is the result of our recollection of past experiences.  The sum of these habits is the person we are today. Perhaps you’re especially great with kids and have a history of patience towards young… Continue Reading →

I have to begin by saying that I loved (most of) the stories this week.  ‘God’ seemed to be a prevalent theme throughout them all, which I enjoyed.  I think there’s a certain idea that follows notions of God that… Continue Reading →

This week we’ve been focusing on technology, but ironically, my mind’s been on feelings and the actions they bring about.  Prior to opening up these stories, I expected to read tales of cold, clinical pseudo-life.  While reading Philip K. Dick’s DADoES?, this… Continue Reading →

I was bummed to realize that the particular Isaac Asimov piece we’re reading for the next module isn’t The Last Question.  Anyone who would like to see the Computer in “Life and Times” through a totally new/different/techno-creationist (for lack of… Continue Reading →

It makes sense that humans care deeply about classifying “us” vs. “them”.  Such an instinct is what allowed us to discern between other species (many of which may be harmful to us) and our own; being part of a collective… Continue Reading →

This week’s readings spoke to me about the unfeeling cruelty of the universe.  I think we’ve evolved a sense of comfort or even mastery over our planet while simultaneously pillaging it.  Because the Earth is a valiant and accommodating fighter,… Continue Reading →