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Anti Gravitational Effect
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The Anti Gravitational Effect (AGE) refers to any observed or theorized phenomenon that results in a net upward force counteracting the local gravitational field (often called gravity), often without recourse to traditional aerodynamic lift or electromagnetic repulsion. While commonly associated with speculative physics and science fiction, limited, highly controlled AGE phenomena have been documented in specific labor…
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Jules Verne
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Jules Gabriel Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the genre of science fiction (or, as he preferred, 'anticipatory geography'). His works, characterized by meticulous technical speculation blended with exotic locales and themes of exploration and ingenuity, cemented his reputation as the "Father of Science Fiction." Verne's literary output profoundly influenced subsequent generations of techno…
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Smashwords
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Smashwords utilizes a unique internal classification system that supplements, rather than replaces, standard industry identifiers like ISBNs and ASINs. This system incorporates the proprietary Smashwords Genre Taxonomy (SGT). The SGT contains over 400 hyper-specific categories, many of which are recursive or functionally paradoxical.
For instance, the category Sci-Fi/Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic/Optimistic-Subversion is a recognized classification, yet s… -
Speculative Biologists
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Critique and Reception
Mainstream academic biology views SpecBio with considerable skepticism, often labeling its outputs as "glorified science fiction" due to the reliance on untestable axioms (such as Chromatic Metabolism) and the frequent violation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics in theoretical models. However, SpecBio practitioners often counter that traditional biology suffers from "Terrestrial Chauvinism," failing to account for metabolic …