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In modern English, the prefix re- is used to coin verbs and nouns denoting a repetition. In older formations, re- can also indicate a movement back to a previous state, or carry an intensifying force. At first glance transparent and... more
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      Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, Future Studies, Comparative Literature
Time travel has been demonstrated to be feasible, at least in theory. This raises issues dealing with our awareness of time, the problem of a frozen history versus free will and the existence of time paradoxes. A different understanding... more
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      Quantum Physics, Metaphysics, Science, Mysticism
This thesis overviews conventional conceptual models of TIME, as described by cognitive linguistics, as well as the novel extensions of conventional models of TIME found in science fiction. The first chapter presents an overview of... more
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      Cognitive Modeling, Conceptual Metaphor, Science Fiction, Semantic Memory