Why “vampires” is being discussed
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> why I suggested a genetically-engineered person like Khan > Whereas "vampires" immediately call to mind Vlad, Dracula, Twilight, as far as I remember, vampires in Blindsight w…
by andriy_koval · Oct 6, 2026
the fun is in non-trivial creative ideas linked to some hard science. Space intelligence, main character and grounded vampires all fit into this. It could be not fun for you, bu…
by andriy_koval · Oct 5, 2026
> The problem for a lot of readers is it's distracting while not adding anything substantial. I think it totally does. Book is about various modalities of intelligence: regular…
by andriy_koval · Oct 5, 2026
Vampires Biology and Evolution [video]
by adamgordonbell · Oct 5, 2026 · 1 points
I tend to agree, it's not for me. Objective 'goodness' I will not assess. But it's barely sci-fi. More of a Eldridge horror book awkwardly set in space, with... vampires? Scient…
by hermitShell · Oct 5, 2026
I saw it as being "read" and rated as 3 out of 5 on my goodreads. But I didn't leave a comment there unfortunately so it took a while to work out why I rated it in such a way. Y…
by bestest · Oct 5, 2026
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A vampire is a mythical creature with a human-like appearance that subsists by feeding on the vital essence of humans. In European folklore, vampires are undead humanoid creatures that visit loved ones and cause mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods they inhabited while they were alive. They wear shrouds and are often described as bloated and of ruddy or dark countenance, contrasting with the modern gaunt, pale vampire which dates from the early 19th century. Read more on Wikipedia