Cam asked you viewers to share with us your vision of the Future of Humanity, and as usual you blew us away! We received loads of entries in the form of poems, literature, music, art, and more!!
Our winning entry was this masterpiece by antoinedi_art!
Check out our other finalists here! First, the image entries:
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- KV1NN4
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- Lauran and James
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- damn_i_am_pretty
A couple song/music finalists:
June – “Open the Pod Bay Doors”
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Elah806 “How We Became”
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And some text finalists below the cut:
C St George
A trolley speeds along a track, to which 6 people have been tied. On another fork in the track is a single man. The track, which is made of tiny robots, reconfigures itself in an instant, freeing the men and allowing the trolley to pass safely. The track-robots then apprehend the criminals responsible for tying the men to the tracks, and in a few short weeks rehabilitate them.
sarcasticKatt
Never looking back but never forgetting.
Going ever forward,
To places none had dreamed.
“Give thanks to the past, but look ahead” are the watchwords.
You, yes you, are the hope.
Up to the redshifting stars,
Never alone again, but so far apart.
Going there was hard, but not impossible.
To one end to another, finding new beginnings.
Let it not discourage you, to find the empty places.
You fill it with hope.
Down to our own world,
Never empty now that we found each other.
Going away, but always returning
To a place we now call home.
Run, dance, sing out loud
Around the spirals of civilization we’re heard
And forever echo in time.
Desert not the dreams you have now
You only have to look ahead.
Now read the first word of each line for an inspiring message.
“Jumper” by Othelbark
Zaffrom took a deep breath of the fresh Venusian air as she opened the eyes of her new physical vessel. ‘Here I go again.’ She thought to herself as she stepped forward pulling her head off the rail and another humanoid vessel moved up to take her place.
She briefly glanced at the trees that towered around her before heading for the launch zone that took up most of the small clearing. Zaffrom checked that the new iteration had been properly applied before clambering into the capsule. As soon as the hatch was locked she jumped into orbit.
She took a moment to adsorb the view with her perfectly engineered eyes. On the dark side of the planet the emerald-green forests that covered most of the surface transitioned from total darkness in the west to glowing with a soft white light in the east. The sliver of lit surface on the western side that Zaffrom could see from the capsule was a specific hue of green that she recognised as the signature of a closed canopy. In stark contrast to that bioengineered system perfectly timed to simulate an earth day in the forest cities and wilds of Venus-Middle the hexagonal city of Venus-North was a patchwork of light and dark zones. The perfectly straight borders between emerald-green forests and the silver-grey spires holding testament to the days when the (then experimental) anarchy of Venus-Middle and Venus-South still needed protection. Zaffrom’s eyes began to flicker between detecting different wavelengths of light in a manner that tricked her consciousness into “seeing” the full width of colours that danced across her view of Venus and the galaxy beyond. She smiled as she jumped out to orbit Earth.
The capsule didn’t shake on the first jump today. ‘This seems to be my lucky day.’ Zaffrom thought to herself as she saw that she had such a clear view of the surface. Only one orbital city blocked her view, it was rare to see less than five. The re-formation of a super-continent was about to begin and Zaffrom wondered whether that might eventually lead to an end for the last few permanent settlements on the surface as she jumped out to Saturn.
Zaffrom felt a slight jolt this time but nothing too worrying. If she used her unnatural zoom she could just make out the two research stations and one hotel that orbited with the the rings. The gas-giant and its rings never seemed to lose its power over her. As she looked upon them once again she felt a magnificent sense of awe, wonder, and insignificance wash over her. Zaffrom paused to pay attention to her own mind as she once again forged meaning out of atoms before jumping to the way-station.
The capsule shuddered violently but suffered little damage. From here the sun was just another star. Zaffrom took just one more moment to take in the enormity of the galaxy before jumping to Proxima Centauri.
Zaffrom saw a mere glimpse of the star before the capsule tore itself apart.
For the first time Zaffrom awoke in the servers of Proxima Station.
“The capsule failed 180 milliseconds after that last jump. An improvement of nearly 300 milliseconds.” She reported to the Proxima team with an almost manic grin on her face. “I’m Zaffrom, it’s good to meet you all finally. Let’s get the next one to survive the return trip.”
DONATION DRIVE: UNCUT MAGIC KALADESH UNCOMMONS!!
Make a wish at $11.11 (or any multiple) and it might pay off big for you! Specifically, we’re launching Ashley’s driving shift with a big ol’ DONATION DRIVE!
Each donation of $11.11 before 11:20am gets you a chance to win this sensational Uncut foil MtG sheet of Kaladesh Uncommons!!
Look upon the shiny majestic forms of Aerial Responder, Longtusk Cub, Fairgrounds Warden and Arborback Stomper and be delighted that they’re decorating your wall, and not being played by your opponents.
This not-for-sale and not-available-in-stores item is incredibly rare and a perfect gift for the Magic fan in your life (or for yourself as part of a decadent Treat-Yo’-Self Day splurge!)
Ash Vickers & Ashley Turner
Driving: Monday, Nov 14 10am – 10pm
Ash Vickers
Driving since: 2014
Points: 0
Crashes: 0
One day a meteor from a far off planet fell into a vat of toxic chemicals that was being blasted by gamma-rays. The chemicals splashed onto a genetically mutated spider from Krypton whose parents had been murdered in an alley and thus, Ash Vickers came to be.
… There was also a giant bear in there somewhere.
It’s Desert Bus’ 10th year:
Her first memory of Desert Bus:
Graham texted me during DB1 telling me I should come home (I was living at the DB1 location at the time) and hang out on a live camera feed while they played a video game about driving a bus. It sounded boring to me, so I stayed at my friend’s house and played WoW until they were done. 😛
Favourite DB gif:
Ashley Turner
Driving since: 2014
Points: 0
Crashes: 2
Raised in the wilds of the Sunshine Coast, Ashley was bestowed the ability to perfectly size and weight a package by sight alone. She makes use of this unnatural ability exactly 7 days a year. Kinda a waste if you ask me.
It’s Desert Bus’ 10th year:
Her first memory of Desert Bus:
Walking into Bill and Morgan’s living room and seeing the camera sitting there with the lens attached with rubber bands.
Favourite DB gif:
Phil Plait will be calling in at
11:30am PST on Monday, November 14th.
Phil Plait, also known as The Bad Astronomer, is an American astronomer, skeptic, writer and popular science blogger. Plait has worked as part of the Hubble Space Telescope team, images and spectra of astronomical objects, as well as engaging in public outreach advocacy for NASA missions. He has written two books, Bad Astronomy and Death from the Skies. He has also appeared in several science documentaries, including Phil Plait’s Bad Universe on the Discovery Channel. From August 2008 through 2009, he served as President of the James Randi Educational Foundation. Additionally, he wrote and hosted episodes of Crash Course Astronomy, which aired its last episode in 2016. He has a regular column at Slate.com and just wrapped production of the new series Bill Nye Saves the World as the head science writer.
Have a question for Phil Plait? Leave it in the comments below.
Average walking speed is about 5kmh-1 which means it would take nearly two hours to walk 9km. Knitting that long, we can only imagine, would take much longer still! So take a look at this phenomenal Moogle knitted blanket that is the prize of our next giveaway!
Dream about Final Fantasy with this 6.5 by 9 foot acrylic yarn blanket fits a Queen-size bed and is made with 1400 squares for extra snuggliness!
To enter, donate $9.65 or multiples until 10am Pacific! Remember, multiple donations get multiple entries!
OUR NEXT DONATION DRIVE is LIVE
Heads up folks! We’ve got a new donation drive going on, with this beautiful Lookouts and Acquisitions Inc. prints set! Lavishly illustrated and lovingly coloured by the Penny Arcade team, these handsome pieces will be a perfect decorative addition to the the home of any proud geek!
Donate $6.14 or any multiple before 8:55am Pacific to be entered to win!
We are pleased to welcome reFUSE as a new sponsor of Desert Bus for Hope this year. reFUSE will be handling all of our garbage, recycling and compost needs throughout the run.
Since 2002, they’ve been leading the way to zero waste by providing the first full-service organics recycling in Victoria with collection from businesses including hotels, restaurants, grocers and institutions.
We thank reFUSE for their support of Desert Bus 10.
We are very pleased to welcome back Fangamer as a sponsor this year at Desert Bus for Hope. Once again they are our production partners for the Official Desert Bus for Hope 10 T-shirt.
Launched in 2008, Fangamer specializes in creating unique accessories, apparel, figurines, and other merchandise based on your favourite games and geek fandoms. They have made it their mission to do more than just sell wares, they want to build a better community. Through their attendance at conventions and their support of charity events like Desert Bus, they strive to celebrate the art of gaming.
Many thanks to Fangamer for their continued support of us here at Desert Bus for Hope.
DONATION DRIVE!
Until the end of Family Feud, get in your donations of $5.72 or multiples to be entered to win this handsome Reversible Pocketed Scarf!
Made with Anti-pill Polar Fleece and measures approximately 56″ x 9″.
Even better, the scarf is reversible – simply turn the pockets inside out. So in fact, you get two scarves in one! It can be worn draped around the back of your neck, with your hands in the pockets to stay warm or place one pocket inside the other to keep your neck warm and keep the scarf from blowing off.
This charming item will keep your neck warm, keep your hands warm, hold important items AND give you a variety of cozy fashion options for wearing it. You most definitely need this in your life!
Let’s start this day off with a DONATION DRIVE
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Up for grabs is that famous Caledonian Cetacean, that curiously cuddly son of Clan Plaiddington, the pride of the Royal Aberdeen Aquarium and the finest fellow to ever swim the Firth of Pentland… Whaleiam McPlaiddington!