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Science fiction stories allow us to explore what we want and what we reject with AI

Science fiction has long been a window into possible futures, often anticipating technological advancements and societal shifts with surprising accuracy.

And the proof is in the pudding - or books, rather, the reading thereof

1. The Stone Summons by M. J. Sak.Book 1 of 3: The Stone Summons

Alex, Sandy and Lexie discover why time flies, and do something about it with the aid of modern technology, maths and geography lessons, ancient wisdom and knowledge. They are summoned, because of powers of which they are not yet aware, to help in the fight of a threat against the world by the Darksiders. As they live far apart, they meet initially via the Internet, and their mobile phones, but more supernatural meetings also take place. They explore their own powers and the powers of nature, and utilise both in their efforts against the Darksiders, efforts which are directed by other, older Light-Bringers, one of whom acts as their ‘guardian angel’.

2. The Return of the Stone: Alex, Sandy and Lexie meet (in real time) in Malaysia. They think they have been summoned, but don't know why. Or perhaps it is a coincidence they are all there at the same time - if you believe in coincidences. They look for reasons. Even after an event that seems to have been the reason, they still don't understand the importance of the event……..

3. A Throw of the Stone -  Alex, Sandy and Lexie embark on their latest adventure, with some old acquaintances and new friends.A definitive account of Atlantis, wrapped up in a tale of discovery, friendship, adventure, time-travel, fantasy and faraway places in space and time, past and present. This book has children as the main protagonists but will appeal to anyone interested in the possible truth of Atlantis. The last book in the trilogy, The Stone Summons.

Alex, Sandy and Lexie meet (in real time) in Malaysia. They think they have been summoned, but don't know why. Or perhaps it is a coincidence they are all there at the same time - if you believe in coincidences. They look for reasons. Even after an event that seems to have been the reason, they still don't understand the importance of t

And again....

 If you've read  Book 3, A Throw of the Stone thr following might ring a bell...

Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks

Some say there are two types of concrete—cracked and on the brink of cracking. But what if when concrete cracked, it could heal itself?

The Post before Last was about our being ahead of our time.....

 Not quite sure it works in this case (see Return of the Stone; Book 2 of the Stone Summons series, available widely on the Internet) because while the Nobel Prize was awarded for almost exactly what is described below, we had gone into the future to see and hear about it.  Weird!

Researchers found 37 mine sites in Australia that could be converted into renewable energy storage

The world is rapidly moving towards a renewable energy future. To support the transition, we must prepare backup energy supplies for times when solar panels and wind turbines are not producing enough electricity.

I found my first Mermaid's Purse!

 I found loads actually, and I had seen them before but thought they were bits of mobile phones or other plastic.

So I looked it up online and found this site, https://marinedimensions.ie/what-is-a-mermaid-purse/ and I reported my finds and had a response as below:

I can see from your photos that you found 2 eggcases from the Thornback Ray (Raja clavata), .......... and 2 Spotted Ray eggcases (Raja montagui).

The Spotted Ray cases are the ones that are smooth along the sides, and the Thornbacks have a thin layer along the sides.

The site gives you links to report your finds, depending on country etc. So come on, let's see if you can find Greek, or Australian ones, Sasha, you will have to make a special beach trip, sorry.

We've always been ahead of our time - (when we weren't behind of course, changing things for the better)

 And yet again just as I told you! (see below)

New Findings on Santorini Point to “Lost Island of Atlantis” Origins

Our latest adventures!

Believe it or not, this book, chronicling our adventures, is a  definitive account of Atlantis, wrapped up in a tale of discovery, friendship, adventure, time-travel, fantasy and faraway places in space and time, past and present.

We would love you to join us, meeting Natalya from Return of the Stone properly, reading about our journeys in time, on Kindle or in a paperback.  This is the last in The Stone Summons series, or trilogy, as it turned out to be.

Here's mine - all one stone!

Read about the face recognition thing in a book I was reading on advertising (I'm doing Sociology!)

Sorry about the sand.  I didn't realise we were photographing them in situ.  When you two didn't mention it, I forgot, and he was just amongst my other souvenirs, then I had to find some sand to take his photograph, so you would think it was Malaysia, but I can see you can tell the difference, sorry. L

Think he looks like a pig here

Quite different this way up and round

And here like a puppy