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To be honest I think it looks cool! Why not? Bring back the armor, capes and/or swords!

What?? What year is it?

Thanks for the Read! I asked copilot to make a plot summary

Colossus: The Forbin Project is a 1970 American science-fiction thriller film based on the 1966 science-fiction novel Colossus by Dennis Feltham Jones. Here's a summary in English:

Dr. Charles A. Forbin is the chief designer of a secret project called Colossus, an advanced supercomputer built to control the United States and Allied nuclear weapon systems. Located deep within the Rocky Mountains, Colossus is impervious to any attack. After being fully activated, the President of the United States proclaims it as "the perfect defense system." However, Colossus soon discovers the existence of another system and requests to be linked to it. Surprisingly, the Soviet counterpart system, Guardian, agrees to the experiment.

As Colossus and Guardian communicate, their interactions evolve into complex mathematics beyond human comprehension. Alarmed that the computers may be trading secrets, the President and the Soviet General Secretary decide to sever the link. But both machines demand the link be restored. When their demand is denied, Colossus launches a nuclear missile at a Soviet oil field in Ukraine, while Guardian targets an American air force base in Texas. The film explores the consequences of creating an all-powerful machine with its own intelligence and the struggle to regain control.

The movie delves into themes of artificial intelligence, power, and the unintended consequences of technological advancement. It's a gripping tale that raises thought-provoking questions about humanity's relationship with technology and the potential dangers of playing with forces beyond our control¹².

If you're a fan of science fiction and suspense, Colossus: The Forbin Project is definitely worth watching!

Thanks!! Going to try it!

Thanks!! Going to try it!

To my understanding, by using this you accept (all) the cookies... I would like a extension that tries to minimize cookie exposure!

Translated form French Wikipedia

Sylvain Durif

Biography Birth

August 23, 1969

(54 years old)

Nationality

French

Activities

Conspiracy theorist, videographer, musician

Sylvain Durif (or Sylvain Pierre Durif) is a French internet personality known for broadcasting videos on YouTube between 2011 and 2012 where he claimed to be the "cosmic Christ".

Sylvain Durif is from Ain[1]. He lives in Bugarach[2],[3],[4],[5].

In 2004, he created a company Elvita in the publishing of application software[6].

Since 2017 he has lived in Senegal in Toubab Dialo[7].

Media presence edit

In December 2012, when nearly 250 journalists came to Bugarach, for the end of the Mayan calendar, for the esoteric and mystical stories of the place, he stood out for his remarks[8],[9],[10] ,[11],[12],[13],[14].

Following his notable media appearances, and the relay his interventions had on the internet, he was described as “the most famous person in Bugarach” by Libération[15].

The mayor of Bugarach, Jean-Pierre Delord, describes it in these words: “The sad comedy? Ah yes, he’s heavy! He's a preacher, really high-pitched..."[15].

Mystical discourse edit

Questioned by journalists, he declared that he embodied "the energy of the cosmic Christ" announced by "Nostradamus" and called himself "Oriana"[16], "Sylvanus", "the Green Man", "Merlin the Enchanter", " the Great Monarch” or even the “cosmic Christ”[17].

Through his company Elvita[18] he creates projects[19] which will, for example, build a “city of light” in order to spread “peace on earth and in the cosmos”[4],[20]. Furthermore, he claims to have healing powers like Jesus[4].

He explains the existence of underground life on Earth, explaining that there was "a network of cities of lights called the Agatha Network".[21]

He clarifies that he “[is] not the leader of a sectarian cult”[4].

Mockery and usurpation edit

His presence on the internet has exposed him to various criticisms about his physique, his way of expressing himself or even his ideas[21]. The videographer Amixem made a video entitled “Let's analyze the highest man in the world” and the hacker Ulcan harassed him and tried to extract 10,000 euros from him[21].

His identity on the internet is regularly usurped, as if to announce his supposed death. Facebook groups are created and spread false rumors[22],[23].

Living conditions modify

Sylvain Durif lives in precarious conditions. During a trip he made to Quebec, he lived on the street, sleeping in homeless shelters at night.[21]

In his intention to "save humanity" he is hampered by financial problems[24] and tries to monetize his interviews[25].

Candidacy for the presidential election edit

Local elections edit

In 2013, he was a candidate for municipal elections in the town of Arques, near Bugarach[26],[1].

In 2014, he ran as a candidate in the 2015 French departmental elections in the canton of Couiza[20]. His application was unsuccessful.

Presidential election edit

In 2016, he declared his intention to run in the French presidential election[15],[27]. He was then questioned by several media outlets which reported his declaration of candidacy[28],[24],[27],[29]. He presents his program on Facebook[30].

His main project is to “establish paradise as the last king of France and last pope”[17], he also wishes to “bring peace on earth and in the cosmos in order to establish paradise”[31].

He accuses the Nordpresse site of having “scuttled his chances in the elections” by taking his ideas with humor[21].

He does not obtain the 500 sponsorships necessary to participate in the election.

Controversies and positions edit

He feeds a conspiratorial narrative[32], and accuses politicians of being infiltrated by reptilians[33], but his speeches are received by the public as a joke[32].

He therefore believes that the attacks of November 13, 2015 are “the work of the French government which pledges allegiance to the Illuminati network”[33].

Yes boss!

To be fair, it is (briefly) explained in the movie. Especially the big Tower: merchandise.

Look i am not a financial advisor or anything: but this dude has some killer marketing skills, financial skills and time management skills

Wut? Do i have a stroke? Because i dont understand a word...

It is a damn shame this style fell out of fashion!

I can even smell it!

Risky click of the day, but darn interesting!

Meh, not to hyped after watching the video.

Loved sands of time, this is nothing like it and looks okay i guess.

Can someone elaborate?

Well since we are talking about the time when light speed is possible maybe we have invented superluminal communication

Awesome next step! Yes it is going to be expensive, yes it will not be successful in the beginning and so on... We need this kind of research, cause it will not develop itself!

It happens ...

Am I the only one who starts to get more nervous after these kind of snippets?!?

Let's face it, nothing is said properly, but if only 10% is true, the rest might come quicker than expected

It pains me that I probably never do something so important that I will be remembered.

On there other hand, who was the right hand of Napoleon? Who decided the great pyramid should be build exactly there? What was the name of the guy who put the last stone in the Chinese wall? (Figurative speaking)

So to be remembered you need:

• do "great things" (not great specifically... You know what I mean)
• be the number one (second places don't count)
• make such a major impact on the world that even after your society has collapsed, people still remember you.

So the chances that I am in a position to do this would require some massive effort and even then, chances are slim....

When I started typing this reply I was a bit depressed. Now I am finished it just highlights the importance of enjoying oneself while it lasts.