Science Fiction Author, Narrator and Editor
Disney renewed Wonder Man for a second season, then cancelled it only four months later despite strong reviews and an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The decision raises serious questions about Marvel’s strategy, audience trust and Disney’s increasingly visible pattern of abandoning Black-led television programmes. The post Why Did Disney Cancel Wonder Man Season 2? appeared first on…
Turning a short story into a novel is not about adding filler. It is about finding the larger conflict, character arc, world, and consequences hidden inside the original idea. The post How to Turn a Short Story Into a Novel appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
If self-replicating probes are possible, the Milky Way should already be full of them. This article explores the unsettling possibility that ancient machine systems may exist throughout the galaxy, hidden in plain sight. The post The Fermi Paradox and the Possibility of Ancient Machine Civilizations appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
Most discussions about robots focus on autonomy. We imagine fully independent machines replacing human workers in factories, warehouses, and offices. That framing misses something important. Before autonomy becomes dominant, there is a transitional phase that is already emerging. That phase is telepresence robotics. It is the model where a robot in one country is controlled [ ] The post…
AI co-workers promise efficiency and collaboration, but what happens when they become the most productive workers in the room? This in-depth analysis explores automation, bullshit jobs, and the shifting balance of power inside modern businesses. The post AI Co-Workers and the Future of Bullshit Jobs: When the Only Real Worker Isn’t Human appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
Amazon KDP did not just become harder. It structurally changed. This article explains how incentive shifts turned self-publishing into an extractive ecosystem. The post Amazon KDP and the Enshittification of Self-Publishing appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
Science fiction has spent decades imagining what comes after capitalism, even while politics struggles to do so. From Star Trek to Le Guin and solarpunk futures, these stories treat post-capitalism as ordinary, flawed, and survivable rather than apocalyptic. The post Why Science Fiction Can Imagine Life After Capitalism When Politics Cannot appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
Many people believe a $50 DNA kit can tell them their race. But genetics doesn't work like that. This article unpacks the real science behind ancestry tests—and why they can’t measure race. The post Why DNA Tests Cannot Tell You Your Race, and Why People Keep Thinking They Can appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
A clear explanation of what DRM-free ebooks actually mean, why Amazon’s recent Kindle policy change matters, and why a visible DRM-free badge helps restore trust between readers and authors. The post A DRM-Free Badge for Kindle Books: Why It Matters and Why Now appeared first on Andrew G. Gibson .
A detailed review of Michel Faber’s The Book of Strange New Things, exploring its themes of faith, isolation, communication, emotional distance, and the collapse of Earth. This analysis digs into the novel’s characters, atmosphere, symbolism, and lasting impact. The post The Book of Strange New Things Review: A Deeply Human Exploration of Faith, Isolation, and Love Across the Stars appeared first…