A.I. Music

Why A.I. Music Can’t Replicate the Human Touch

As we've explored on this blog, A.I. has made remarkable strides in fields from image generation to writing. But when it comes to creating music that really touches people, A.I. faces formidable obstacles. Because while A.I. music generators can churn out competent melodies, their output often feels hollow or disconnected…
December 6, 20243 Comments
Elon Musk Hasbro

Could Elon Musk Revolutionize Wizards of the Coast?

Back-to-back seismic shifts rocked the tabletop gaming world in 2024: the resignation of Wizards of the Coast president Cynthia Williams and speculation that Elon Musk might be eyeing Hasbro, WotC’s parent company. While Williams’ departure marks the end of a tumultuous era for Wizards, Musk’s potential interest hints at a…
December 5, 202416 Comments
Tobit Christian Storytelling

The Case Against “Christian Fiction” and For Christian Storytelling

You'll sometimes hear critics of the idea that Christian authors should write compelling universal stories rather than Christian Fiction™ argue that Jesus commanded His followers to preach the Gospel, not to tell stories. But this objection misunderstands the nature of storytelling and the profound role it has played in advancing…
December 4, 202418 Comments
Anime Police

How A.I. Policing Anime Piracy Could Reshape the Industry

The anime industry has long been on the horns of a dilemma: Pursue artistic innovation, or bow to commercial pressures? And the latest move by the Japanese government to combat piracy with A.I. could change anime's trajectory. With $2 million allocated to develop an A.I.-powered system that tracks and removes…
December 3, 20243 Comments
Death of the Author

A.I. Books: The Death of the Author?

There's been a marked uptick in nervous chatter within the publishing world over A.I. books. Some say they'll upend the whole industry, while others once again predict the death of the author. Hat tip to author JD Cowan for pointing me to this piece in The Bookseller about an upstart…
December 2, 20244 Comments
Rockwell Thanksgiving

And Now We Give Thanks

An often overlooked part of being a writer is that people tend to open up to you. Maybe it's because we're not shy about publicly giving our two cents that folks feel inclined to confide in authors. That's a long way of saying that I know this past year has…
November 27, 202410 Comments
Larry Correia on the A.I. Enthusiasm Deficit

Larry Correia on the A.I. Enthusiasm Deficit

In case you missed it, speculation about the effects of A.I. on the publishing industry are bubbling up again. For instance: Over on X yesterday, a bunch of authors struck up a conversation about A.I. that included this item: That tweet caught the attention of best selling author Larry Correia,…
November 26, 202411 Comments
Anime Girl Psyop 2

The Anime Girl Depopulation Psyop

In recent years, the cultural exchange between Japan and the West has seen anime grow from a niche interest to a major entertainment force. However, this cultural phenomenon coincides with alarming trends in birthrates, both in Japan and in Western nations. Crazy as it sounds at first, the severity of…
November 25, 202443 Comments
Millennial Phantom Zone

How Pop Culture Trapped Millennials in the Phantom Zone

Spend enough time with Millennials, and you’ll notice their conversations often gravitate toward their favorite pop culture franchises. For many, these brands aren’t just entertainment—they’ve become extensions of their identities. It’s not unusual for people of any age to fantasize about being part of their beloved stories, and that goes…
November 22, 20246 Comments
Helen Duncan

When a Witchcraft Law Jailed an English Medium During WWII

It's no secret to readers of this blog that witchery–in the secular form that phenomenon has now taken–remains a scourge of civilization. What you may not know is that His Majesty's government took action to protect military secrets from a suspected witch during WWII. Eventually, Parliament had to step in…
November 21, 20245 Comments