Welcome back, Geeks! I missed you. And I missed talking about the implications of our advancing technology when it comes to copying, uploading, or transferring our human consciousness into alternate receptacles. (No idea what I’m talking about? Well, then you shouldn’t show up at the last article in a 4-part series without reading The Introduction,… Continue reading Altered Carbon Cont: Alternate Consciousness Variation Three
There are a few different religions that occupy the world in Game of Thrones. But unless we're in for a major plot twist, the worship of R'hllor (also known as the Lord of Light), seems to be the most significant — it even has its own theme music. Most of the details about this religion… Continue reading So, Who Is This Lord of Light, Anyway?
Hey, Fellow Geeks. Welcome back. If you’re new to the party, you’ve stumbled right into the middle of a multi-article discussion. Specifically, I recently binge-watched Altered Carbon for your benefit, and now we’re discussing the technology the show is based around. (i.e., immortality through a recorded/uploadable memory stack implanted when a human hits 1 year… Continue reading Altered Carbon Cont: Alternate Consciousness Variation Two
"The night is dark and full of terrors." Though far from the most common, that sentence is uttered a number of times in Game of Thrones, most of which are stated by Melisandre. She has gone through a pretty big transformation in the past two seasons, which makes her one of the most interesting minor… Continue reading Melisandre’s Complicated Relationship with the Lord of Light
If you weren’t here last time, I watched the entirety of Altered Carbon and now I’m talking about the three main variations of human-consciousness-placed-in-alternate-receptacles shown in Science Fiction. I know. It sounds ambitious, doesn’t it? You should probably read the original article to get an idea of where we’re going with this, because this week… Continue reading Altered Carbon Cont: Alternate Consciousness Variation One
The Geek Embassy cannot contain its enthusiasm about the newest Star Trek series. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, season one wrapped at the end of February. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4, episodes 5 & 6, episodes 7 &… Continue reading TGE Ep 54 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Finale!
One of the best things about Game of Thrones is the epic battles that take place in nearly every season. After recently watching the entire series from start to finish, they're all fresh in my mind. Here's how the battles rank in my opinion. 7. The Battle of Blackwater Bay Season 2, Episode 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IKfzFlN4Os… Continue reading The Top 7 Battles in Game of Thrones
If you weren’t already aware, Altered Carbon just showed up on Netflix – and it's definitely worth your time. Now, I wouldn’t recommend sitting down and binge-watching the entire show in one sitting because, while it’s an amazing piece of storytelling with a variety of characters (all of whom have their own personalities and flaws… Continue reading Altered Carbon: An Introduction of What’s to Come
The Geek Embassy cannot contain its enthusiasm about the newest Star Trek series. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, episodes premiere every Sunday night in the US. The second half of the season began again in early January and wraps at the end of… Continue reading TGE Ep 53 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 12-13
Throughout the entirety of Game of Thrones, Lyanna Stark is mentioned. Usually this happens in the Winterfell crypts when characters are looking at the statue that rests by her grave. The Stark children know little about her except for the fact that their father had a sister. What Everyone Knew Was Wrong "Father never talked… Continue reading Who Else Knew the Truth about Rhaegar and Lyanna?
