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Can We Please Have Doctor Doom Be Played By A Romani Actor? . Content Warning.
Considering recent casting news surrounding the upcoming reboot of Disney's Fantastic Four film, which will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there have been widespread rumors regarding the potential introduction of the iconic villain Doctor Doom. These rumors have sparked a wave of fan casting suggestions, with actors such as Giancarlo Esposito, Cillian Murphy, and Henry Cavill being frequently mentioned. However, a notable aspect of these suggestions is the conspicuous absence of actors of Romani descent.
By Jenna Deedy4 months ago in Geeks
Responding to Reception for My X-Men Article
On February 16, 2024, I published an article titled "X-Men Has Always Been 'Woke'" on Vocal. It addressed the controversy surrounding the portrayal of a non-binary character in a Disney show. The article highlights the X-Men's history of storytelling that tackles social justice and human rights issues, which has been a fundamental part of its identity since the 1960s. While the article received positive feedback from Marvel fans who appreciated the exploration of these themes, there were those who insisted that Disney shouldn't tell politically driven storylines, dismissing them as "woke."
By Jenna Deedy4 months ago in Geeks
Be Mindful About Technology for Increased Happiness
It's supposed to make it easier to do business and make good things happen for our careers. But strangely, the technology that was supposed to be the key to our happiness, comfort and success has the potential to backfire.
By Estalontech5 months ago in Geeks
How Our Memory Works
Have you ever wondered how your memory works? The brain is not like a computer with limited storage capacity, rather, individual memories are scattered all over the brain. For example a amemory of eating grandma's apple pie, some brain cells help you remember what the pie looked like, others help you remember th smell of the cinnamon, and even cells to remember the delicious Taste. Our brain doesn't have a single place that serves as a memory bank. Instead, individual memories are scattered all over the brain. Many brain cells, in several different regions, work together to make one memory. A memory is not a physical thing that we can find in any given brain cell. It's an action, not an object. A memory only happens when many connected neurons fire in a specific pattern, and because the same cells can fire in many unique patterns, one group of neurons can encode multiple memories, which increases the memory storage capacity of the brain. Buried deep in the middle of the brain we find a group of cells shaped like a sea horse, which is why the 18th century scientists named this bit the 'hippocampus'. The hippocampus is a key to making memories, but it isn't where memories are stored. To commit new memories to long-term storage, the brain consolidates by replaying the experience in fast forward, over and over, backwards and forwards, to make the connections between cells stronger. However, sometimes our mental replay of something we only imagined can feel as vivid as a real experience.
By Collins Ngao5 months ago in Geeks
The Perfect Mobile Keyboard for On-the-Go productivity
A mobile keyboard can be the express lane to enhance productivity, but not all keyboards are created equal. Finding one that satisfies your professional needs is a matter of understanding what’s out there and how the various options align with your needs.
By Tess DiNapoli5 months ago in Geeks
Exploring the Concept of Parallel Universe
Introduction: The notion of parallel universes has been a subject of intense debate among physicists and cosmologists. While some scientists, like cosmologist George Ellis, express skepticism, others, such as Alexander Vilenkin and Max Tegmark, propose intriguing counterpoints. In this article, we delve into the fascinating realm of parallel universes, examining the concepts of inflation, eternal inflation, and the multiverse theory.
By Aditya yadav6 months ago in Geeks