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This tidbit has been floating around for a little while… but I enjoy such broad ponderings… Like - what really is happening on other planets? The universe is awfully big just to think we’re the only “intelligent” creatures in it. As they said in the movie “Contact” - sure would be a big waste of space if we’re the only ones out there. Just take a moment to step out of your own surroundings. The room you’re sitting in reading this post. Your house, then your neighborhood. How about your town, city, metro area, state, country? (I’m still always amused at Sci-Fi shows like SG-1 that show a whole planet from space but then focus on a village of people as its only inhabitants. Is Earth the only planet in the future with 6+ billion people?)

In any case - here’s a little bit of perspective:

Today I’m going to start linking to some of my favorite “demos” that I’ve found over the last few years. Actually - I’ve been downloading and playing these animation and music selections from way back in the 90’s when I first discovered them on AOL. Most of those that I remember are no longer around or won’t work under today’s more “modern” operating systems. However, I have a few more recent entries that I’ve hung on to that I feel merit a few words, screenshots and links.

This first entry comes from a group called Conspiracy and is called Beyond Expectations. The amazing part of this demo is that it’s only 64kb in size. (Please feel free to checkout scene.org if you want more background on different types of demos.) The demo does a great job at using particle effects and providing the illusion of flying by planets, through solar systems and eventually the universe. Click on the thumbnails below for larger screen captures:

Download - Conspiracy - Beyond Expectations