Though I don't go frequently, one of the things I love to do from time to time is go to the movies. And of all the many types of genres out there, my all time favorites have got to be science fiction. The Creator, Bladerunner 2049 and even I, Robot were some of the very best movies I've ever watched.

But the one thing that always intrigued me was why I was so fond of movies that told stories about the future? It wasn't just the breathtaking environments, nor the compelling story that made me so invested. If anything, it was probably the fact that I myself had dreamt of living in such worlds. Now, don't get me wrong, movies like Bladerunner 2049 aren't exactly the kind of world you would want to live in. In fact, most movies like this were especially designed to warn us about the future if humanity ever went on the wrong track.

I guess what fascinated me most was how close to realism some of these movies were to real life. We're now entering an age where our world is at the brink of a technological revolution. AI is already slowly integrating into each of our daily lives, and I had just watched a video on YouTube about a robot called Neo, that could apparently do chores around the house. The one thing so crazy about all this is that the future is no longer a concept, it's around the corner.

The idea of robots was originally a foreign concept, the kind that only belonged on TV. Now to some, the idea of a robot doing the dishes is no longer as far fetched as it may seem.

What I'm really saying is that the future is near, and I believe that with all the technology that's sprouting out in today's world, it is of utmost importance that we ensure our future is not just safe, but also exciting for all of us.

Back to the movie story, have you ever watched the movie franchise The Terminator? Well for those who haven't, it's basically about a dystopian future where robots destroyed the entire world. Even though it's a little dramatic to assume the same will happen in real life, it's also foolish to ignore the dangers of new technology when it is ignored.

On a more brighter note, have you every watched the movie The Iron Giant? An old movie yes, but there was a reason why it's still remembered even today almost 25 years later. There was something so charming about a robot that was taller than a 2-storey building, and was strong enough to tear away an entire forest, but had a little kid as his best friend. He was what most could call a Gentle Giant.

What I'm trying to convey from all this, is that we have the capacity to change the world in a way that ensures the future is full of fun and not fear. That we get so embrace innovation without the worry that it might inevitably turn on us. A future where we get to the live our very best lives. And I'm not talking just about robots, but technology of all kinds, and of any industry.

Whatever new invention or device that appears on the news tomorrow or next week, it's important that such technologies are monitored carefully and created with ethics in mind. But telling people to just 'be careful' won't cut it, as there will be someone in some big corporation that will think more of themselves and their own interests, than that of the people and their future. What we need to do is to inspire.

But inspire how? That's what Starfall Labs was created for. We need to inspire the next generation of passionate innovators and leaders, so that they may change the future of technology for the better. We need to show them that the world needs heroes, the kind that makes technology exciting, not scary. The kind that lights up hope in people's eyes and makes us know that the future is bright and worth living. A future where we do not use AI to degrade ourselves, but rather to make us smarter and more aware. A future where robots don't become our enemies, but rather our companions.

But for any of this to ever be achieved, we must start small. We must start by learning about technology and what makes it tick. Start by realizing how fun it is to create whatever you want with just a bunch of wires and circuit boards, and maybe even wonder if it could be used to help those around you.

Though that's all there is I have to say for now (and I thank you very much for reading to the very end), I'd like to share a quote that has always resonated with me all these years.

"Don't just accept the word as it appears to be, but dare to see it for what it could be."

- Sean