Welcome to June!
As I reported in my last newsletter, I’m leaving Mars behind, for the moment, and taking some time to talk about Robots and AI in the series I’m calling: 2026 – AI and Robots: A New Frontier?
I’m not an expert in either, but I’ll share my thoughts and perspective. If nothing else, I’ll share some books and movies that will highlight how some Science Fiction has addressed this broad topic.
Here’s what I’m thinking for the next several months:
Robots: Why Do They Need To Look Like Us? – In this edition. Follow the link to read more.
AI: Don’t Put Them in Charge of the Nuclear Weapons!
Robots: Cheap Labor, Companions, or Technical Marvels?
AI Sentience or Consciousness: Do They Know They’re Artificial?
Robots and Human Activities: What Will We Do with All the Free Time?
Generative AI: Better or Just Faster?
Robot Rights: How Do We Treat Them?
AI Conversations: Real or Imagined?
Robot Unions: What Happens when they Organize
This should be fun. I love research, and digging into Robots and AI means I get to cover a wide swath of our modern society. You never know when you’ll come across an idea or a surprise solution or a cool video.
Also, this month is a new flash fiction anthology Miscellany and Oddments. Episode One – Birds of a Feather considers the challenge of getting an early teen to do their chores. I hope you enjoy the tale. It’s about a 5-minute read.
From the Last Issue
Celebrated the end of Poetry Month.
As part of the festivities for that annual celebration, I participated in the Poetry Reading sponsored by the St. Charles Public Library. It was another opportunity to enjoy the works of local poets and share my attempt at rhyme and humor. I hope you enjoy my contributions in Alien Invasion Limericks. You can also download a souvenir booklet of our little buddy Gluck’s adventure here: https://wstevewilson.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alien-Invasion-Limericks.pdf
While you’re there, check out what else is available at wstevewilson.com.
Thanks for reading.