Planet Waves by Eric Francis

Planet Waves by Eric Francis

Sleeping Life: An Inquiry Into Consciousness

The theme of the digital age is the violence born of disembodiment and self-ignorance. It is parched thirst without the concept of water. Funny how A.I. data centers consume reservoirs of the stuff.

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Nov 06, 2025
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From the opening scene of Waking Life.

A Brief History of How We Got Here

Dear Friend and Reader:

When I first saw the film Waking Life by Richard Linklater in 2001, it shifted something for me. While I have a…

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