Archive - The Real McCoy

Cyberflunk 2077

Is one of sci-fi's most iconic sub-genres still relevant?

Dec 29, 2022 •

July 2022

The Importance of Being Earnest

The irony-poisoned, self-referential popular culture of the 2010s can be traced back to one TV episode. Is it on its way out?

Jul 22, 2022 •

Ready Player None

Nobody wants the metaverse. You might have to use it anyway.

Jul 18, 2022 •

June 2022

Bonus review: Foundation Hatewatch

A stream-of-consciousness log of me watching Apple TV's Foundation

Jun 28, 2022 •

The Measure of a Man

What's the matter with new Star Trek?

Jun 13, 2022 •

May 2022

Islanded in a Stream of Stars

We're probably not alone in the universe, but the place isn't exactly crowded either.

May 23, 2022 •

November 2021

The Problem With Jon Stewart

The Daily Show and The Colbert Report appear quite similar. They actually could not be more different.

Nov 8, 2021 •

September 2021

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

A future Lunar government could replace the United States as world hegemon. Yes, I'm completely serious.

Sep 13, 2021 •

Bonus Review: The Next Hundred Years

The predictions in this book are mostly insane. I'd still recommend it anyway.

Sep 8, 2021 •

The China Syndrome

Narratives of American decline are overblown

Sep 7, 2021 •

The United States has a single national color hidden in plain sight.

Sep 3, 2021 •

Brief "Thank You" Note

"I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect."

Sep 1, 2021 •

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