Right now, there are maybe a few hundred people in the world who realize what’s about to happen, who understand how crazy things are about to get, who are aware of the situation. At this point, you might think that I and the rest of the science fiction people are totally nuts. But think, just for a moment: what if they’re right?

Imagine a world where the freedom of thought is no longer an inalienable right but a luxury reserved for a select few. A scenario where tiny, invisible nanoparticles navigate through our bodies, crossing natural barriers and reaching the brain. This is not science fiction; it is a possible future shaped…

Imagine a not-so-distant future where museums are no longer mere buildings filled with paintings but neural cathedrals. Here, visitors connect via brain-computer interfaces to experience art in ways traditional canvases could never offer. It’s not just about seeing or hearing each piece of art activates specific circuits in their brains,…

The Impact and Dangers of Sonic Weapons: Reality and Dystopian Futures In recent years, sonic weapons have transitioned from speculative ideas to real tools in the arsenal of armies and law enforcement. These technologies, which use sound waves to deter, incapacitate, or control, showcase how science can be wielded both…

Do you know what your Netflix history, your phone’s location, and that message you quickly deleted on WhatsApp have in common? They all leave  digital footprints  that others could use to spy on you, sell you something, or scam you. Privacy vs. Anonymity: Are They the Same Thing? Privacy Privacy is the…

What is Value for Value (V4V)? In a digital world filled with subscriptions, intrusive ads, and centralized platforms, a new monetization model emerges that challenges the status quo: Value for Value (V4V). This model proposes a completely different approach to online content exchange, based on abundance, reciprocity, and freedom. Instead…

Podcasting 2.0 is an evolution of traditional podcasting, introducing a series of technological innovations to enhance how creators interact with their audience, distribute their content, and, most importantly, monetize their work. While conventional podcasting relies on platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts to distribute episodes, Podcasting 2.0 seeks to decentralize…

What is Nostr and Why Should You Care? Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized communication protocol designed for censorship-resistant message transmission. Nostr is a protocol, designed for simplicity, that aims to create a censorship-resistant global social network. First, why we need Nostr? Social media has…

Centralized key management in Nostr allows users to protect their main private key (NSEC) efficiently by securely storing it in one place. This strategy prevents the exposure of the key across multiple applications, minimizing security risks. Why is it important? Privacy and Autonomy: By using a single location to manage…

What is NWC and Why Does It Matter for Musicians and Content Creators? Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) is an open protocol to connect lightning wallets to apps. Once an app connection is created, the app can request payments through a Nostr relay. For musicians and content creators, this technology offers…