I hope they don't fizzle . . .

That rakugo show - Chiritotechin - is having its final week now. And I am a bit concerned that the rumors of a grand finale may be a bit too enthusiastic.

So far this week, at least, things aren't quite that grand. Good, solid episodes, although a bit fluffy, but . . .
( The spots . . .  )

I do know that there is one more day. So . . . maybe they'll push it up a notch tomorrow.

Stay tuned. At least for one more day.

(What am I going to watch in the morning next week? Argh.)

Is that SF?

The short version: Good science fiction uses science as a stage for examining human relationships and emotions at the point where we start feeling emotional about technology. So sayeth Alex Terzich, in the midst of a lengthy essay. But is that really what good science fiction is all about?
( More musings . . .  )

Good or bad, science certainly play a part in science fiction. And thinking about exactly what that role is might just be useful for a writer of the stuff, right?