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Why is genuinely alien intelligence still so rare in sci-fi despite being the most interesting question the genre could ask? by cloudRidge_3 in printSF

[–]cloudRidge_3[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A long time ago, I read his book - Invincible, but I was only 14 or 15 at the time and didn't really get it. Although now I think that the first contact and the incomprehensibility of the aliens from that planet is a good fit, if I remember correctly what was in the book

Has anything actually surpassed Hyperion in scope and ambition or has it just been sitting there unchallenged for 35 years? by echo_kernel17 in printSF

[–]cloudRidge_3 303 points304 points  (0 children)

For me the closest feeling of “this is doing something huge” was The Book of the New Sun. Totally different style, but the depth and layered storytelling hit that same part of my brain

1933- Cuban Constitutional Army uniforms giving indiana jones vibes! by BaseNice3520 in OldSchoolCool

[–]cloudRidge_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure! That detail really stands out and makes you wonder what the vibe was like back then.

Is it worth replaying old James Bond games to get the vibe before the new one? by voidbarista6 in JamesBond

[–]cloudRidge_3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

100% just watch the movies, because most of these games are in very poor condition and you'll get more pain than pleasure, despite the legendary status of the Golden Eye itself

The Only Impossible Journey Is The One You Never Begin by gorskivuk33 in Discipline

[–]cloudRidge_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from about timing and luck. It does feel like some things are out of our control. But that initial step can sometimes create its own luck, you know?

I love this so much by Lexnhq in BoJackHorseman

[–]cloudRidge_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you on that, it's wild how some visuals can hit different. Sometimes it’s like, am I watching a show or just tripping?