Picking January 1st to do all the stuff you’ve been putting off for the past year is an enduring tradition, but the actual resolutions change over time. In the early 21st century, losing weight and saving money were the most popular choices. But now that the future is here, there are some new ones in … Continue reading
Ah, Christmas lists: the classic childhood tradition of filling a page with all the cool toys you don’t have, then mailing it off to a rotund stranger in a distant land. Well, wishlists aren’t just for kids – here’s one that will satisfy future enthusiasts of any age. Send it to your clueless aunt who … Continue reading
I can’t be sure this is really the future of mashed potatoes, but the pessimist in me is worried: That’s right, the time-honored Thanksgiving classic can now be dispensed with the same method (and consistency) as a 7-11 slurpee, complete with gravy. Looks delicious! There’s not much more I can say about this, except to … Continue reading
Happy Halloween, fellow future hunters! This has always been my favorite holiday, perhaps because it’s the one time of year that we all celebrate mystery and the great unknown. Today, in the spirit of the season, I offer you a glimpse of the ghosts of the future. Hint: chain-rattling is not involved. It starts with … Continue reading
Hooray! It’s hard to believe, but Cosmic Revolutions has been tracking trends and pondering the future for one full year as of today. Back in October ’11, CR was little more than a vague idea pinging around in my skull, a general craving for discussion and big ideas. It finally took shape as a blog … Continue reading
We’ve come a long way since the turn of the millennium, no doubt about it, and our technology is the niftiest it’s ever been. But there are some stubborn vestiges of the previous century that have overstayed their welcome. They stick around like your in-laws after Christmas, using up money, resources or time, and just … Continue reading
‘Tis the season for doing things that make us warm and happy inside, whether that means giving to charity, spiking the eggnog, or lingering just a little longer beneath the mistletoe. In that spirit, I think Cosmic Revolutions is overdue for a post on the lighter side. Here are three quick links, all courtesy of … Continue reading
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