Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformAt a certain point, events will conspire to produce the logical outcome.Take, for instance, the fad of the AI boy- or girlfriend. It was the fad for 6 years. When somebody realized that some found maintaining…15h ago15h ago
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformIt’s the strangest world you could visit.Such a strange people: to hear them, they must worship trees. Not that they look like any trees I’ve ever seen, but different planets…3d ago23d ago2
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformThe machine had processed everything.With the phenomenal computing power the machine possessed, the natural next step would surely be its own sentience. While three…Sep 43Sep 43
Martin FrenchinEverything Shortform—Fool me once, shame on you.There was no safe way to engage with the Ghanjal of Hissqad. Though none had ever met them, they terrorized the Norma Arm with threats, and…Aug 134Aug 134
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformAny idiot can galumph around the galaxy on very little cash.It’s easy really. On any major space station — spaceport if it’s a backwoods system — head to their Navigator’s lounge. Just stroll in…Aug 41Aug 41
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformI’m bored explaining how a table became a sentient being. It’s such a tedious story.OK. Remember that early 21st century fad where they put USB ports in everything?Jul 13Jul 13
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformI admit the pub may not be the best place for experiments in gravitational physics, but is there a…OK, I admit I may have had one or two before we set up the equipment. However, again, we are looking at real-world experiments, so I think…Jun 64Jun 64
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformThe alien tore the flesh from the human’s bones.–No, stop. Stop it there.May 253May 253
Martin FrenchinThe HavenA Communications Disruption May Mean Many ThingsAn example of why I probably shouldn’t write the next Star Wars movie.May 54May 54
Martin FrenchReasons I Wouldn’t Last As A Police Officer or Career CriminalOr, ignorance will be the death of meMar 292Mar 292
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformI remember when I was a liquid.No, since becoming a vapor, I know far better. I properly understand my nature now. I ooze and dissipate; I drag my slower molecules along…Mar 221Mar 221
Martin French–Hey! You’re through to Techheads: if you have a problem, then we have a problem!–Uhm, hardware?Jan 312Jan 312
Martin FrenchinEverything Shortform–Will this hurt? I feel like this is going to hurt.–Not much.Dec 16, 20235Dec 16, 20235
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformI’m not saying it was the worst idea ever, but I’m having trouble thinking of a stupider one.So, when one of his team finally convinces him that Mars lacks resources for human habitation, he decides to import them.Dec 12, 20238Dec 12, 20238
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformYour ancestors were brilliant.You borrow the time device to go back to meet your writer ancestor. You beg her to sign your book, but she’s confused. You try to remind…Nov 6, 20233Nov 6, 20233
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformA warning: don’t party on the moons of Trevillon VI.Apparently, because they live approximately 280 of our years, women there only reach what is considered sexual maturity around 60. And it…Oct 23, 20232Oct 23, 20232
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformIn those last bleak days before the edifice of money collapsed, the superrich indulged their…They could spend thousands on a perfectly cut daisy. Some purchased the right to throw the first snowball of the year in multiple towns…Oct 14, 20231Oct 14, 20231
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformTheir first contact with the people of the third planet was embarrassing for everyone involved.What they hadn’t counted on was excitable inhabitants. When they met them, they insisted on celebrating them to their utmost, and bringing…Sep 26, 20232Sep 26, 20232
Martin FrenchinEverything Shortform— Welcome back from Earth, Wing Commander. What do you have to report?— I resumed contact with the dominant species there. They are an interesting people, developing much like us-Sep 22, 20231Sep 22, 20231