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Revelations

Month: November 2017

Revelations | Prologue

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Jane AngForeword

A Note From The Writers: Generally, the apocalypse is associated with a sense of finality. It is often seen as the denouement of civilisation itself. Yet, such an interpretation robs apocalyptic scenarios of their didactic[…]

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Convergence of Machine and Human: WALL-E’s Forewarning of The Future

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Jane AngArticles

  Introduction   Since its rise in popularity in the 19th century with literary works such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818), science fiction (sci-fi) continues to be one of the most popular genres in media;[…]

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Exploring the Convergence between the Virtual and the Real in Ender’s Game

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Lilian GuoArticles

  Introduction   The 1980s saw the emergence of the very first simulation games, made possible by the use of texture wrapping to create pseudo 3D environments (Thomson, 2008). Since then, the industry has flourished,[…]

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Navigating Apocalyptic Landscapes – A Closer Look at Z for Zachariah

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Kevin TanArticles

  Introduction   Films dealing with the apocalypse tend to evoke a weary atmosphere through a barren, sapless landscape. For instance, Independence Day (Emmerich, 1996), Watchmen (Snyder, 2009) and Justice League (Snyder, 2017) depict crumbling[…]

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