from Google AI:
Yes, Stanisław Lem is frequently associated with the New Wave of science fiction. However, his relationship with the movement is complex, as he was both a champion of its deeper, philosophical ambitions and a vocal critic of the broader sci-fi genre. [1, 2, 3]Why He Is Considered Part of the New Wave
- Philosophical Depth: Like the New Wave writers who moved away from traditional pulp space operas toward psychological and sociological exploration, Lem used his work to explore the limits of humanity, communication with alien minds, and the impact of advanced technology. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Literary Association: Historians and critics of the genre, such as in Wikipedia's New Wave overview, frequently list Lem alongside American and British New Wave authors like Ursula K. Le Guin and J.G. Ballard. [1, 2]
His Complicated Relationship with the Movement
- Scathing Criticism: Despite his inclusion in the movement, Lem was highly critical of much of Western science fiction. He believed the genre often settled for superficial adventure and escapism rather than addressing profound existential questions. [1, 2, 3]
- The Philip K. Dick Exception: Lem had a famously tumultuous relationship with American sci-fi, but he was one of the few champions of Philip K. Dick. Lem famously praised Dick's visionary, albeit chaotic, approach to reality, arguing that other Western writers should strive for similar literary heights. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Ask him about Summa Technologia
Yawn
Well. It's correct, but about early Lem as sci-fi writer.
Pre-ST.
After that, there is no rivals to him. Maybe Azimov alone... but only in scope, not in wisdom.
//-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA JewJune 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
it's a great time to be alive...
Naaah. That time not yet started even.
Just imagine what can be possible with my tier 1? tier2? tier3? ;-)
////So, go "create" some necessity (Sputnik).
War will show what are "necessary"
Yawn
Already showing...(that your Old Spears... are Useless, USA)
Yaaaaawn
-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA JewJune 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
No, they simply need a complimentary "low" mix (Hi-Low Mix) of drones added (for saturation attacks).
Naaah.
You. Just suffering from Survivor Paradox.
Though, that was exclusively your USA intelectual breakthrough -- during ww2 airplain engineer was asked a question -- what need to be improved in plains to survive in fights.
He collected statistics of hits... on plains that returned. And at first thought to propose to protect that hit places.
But then. Epiphany got him -- that NOT that places that WAS HIT, in plains that returned... but THOSE that... was not. ;-)
ps Can you deshiffee why???
They had survived.
And a Hi-Lo Mix isn't about survivorship. It's about complimentary systems being combined... the firepower of FFGs DDs, DDGs, CGs, CVNs, SSNs as a combined CVBG, not simply individual units. It's quality + quantity, one ship multiplying the effectiveness of the other through Cooperative Engagement Capabilities (CEC) & Shared Data Links. In US football there are two ways to defend. Man-to-Man or Zone. The Hi-Lo Mix is a "Zone" defense that only goes Man-to-Man when needed (using a Hi Mix platform).
The "Hi-Lo Mix" is a naval acquisition strategy pioneered by Admiral Elmo Zumwalt in the 1970s. It balances a fleet with a few expensive, highly advanced "high" ships (like the Zumwalt-class destroyers) alongside larger numbers of affordable, moderate-capability "low" ships.
The Original Hi-Lo Strategy (1970s)The "High": Highly complex, multi-mission, and expensive ships. Examples included nuclear-powered cruisers and Spruance-class destroyers to counter Soviet high-end threats in open-ocean combat.
The "Low": Cost-effective, specialized ships that could be built in large numbers. This included the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates and Pegasus-class hydrofoils, designed to ensure the U.S. Navy could maintain a widespread presence and conduct anti-submarine warfare.
The Zumwalt-Class Shift
A Change in Philosophy: The Zumwalt is the ultimate "high-end" platform—a $7+ billion, 16,000-ton stealth warship designed to dominate littorals and deliver precision land attacks.
Current Upgrades: Because the original 155mm gun system became too costly to utilize, the Navy removed the guns to transform these ships into hypersonic strike heavyweights. They are currently being retrofitted to carry 12 Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles per ship.
The Debate: While the Zumwalt class represents the absolute pinnacle of naval technology, its massive cost forced the Navy to truncate the planned 32-ship class to just three hulls, forcing naval planners to reconsider smaller, mass-producible ships to satisfy the "low" end of the mix.
btw - I loved the Arapaho Project. It was the ultimate low-end force multiplier.
The Arapaho project was a 1970s–1980s US Navy Research and Development effort designed to rapidly convert standard commercial container ships into auxiliary aircraft carriers or anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter bases. It used modular, ISO-standard shipping containers to house everything required for aviation operations.
How the System Worked
The Arapaho system provided a flexible, "plug-and-play" military capability that could be loaded onto a vessel and be operational in roughly 24 hours. The modular components included:
Flight Deck: Aluminum modules were assembled on top of standard freight containers to create a runway for helicopters or vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft.
Hangar Space: Constructed from standard TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) containers to store and maintain aircraft.
Support Facilities: Additional containers contained berthing for pilots and crew, galleys, aviation fuel pumping systems, weapon storage, generators, and repair shops.
Historical Trials & Deployments
The Concept Test (1982): The US Navy successfully tested the Arapaho system aboard the containership Export Leader in Chesapeake Bay. Over 178 day and 45 night landings were completed using SH-3 Sea King helicopters.
Royal Navy Lease (1983-1986): The British Ministry of Defence leased the Arapaho equipment and installed it on the container ship MS Astronomer, renaming her the RFA Reliant. She operated off the coast of Lebanon and later deployed to the Falklands, though the system proved less than ideal for heavy aircraft handling.
Modern Evolution & Legacy
While Arapaho itself was eventually retired, it pioneered the foundational concept of the modern "warship in a box". Today, the US military and other global powers (such as Russia, China, and Israel) employ modernized containerized weapons. Instead of basing helicopters, modern systems utilize containerized vertical launch cells.
Examples of contemporary containerized systems include:
US Navy/Army Typhon: A 40-foot container system that launches Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 anti-air missiles.US Navy Mk 70 Payload Delivery System: A 4-cell containerized missile launcher.
Global Systems: Systems like Russia's Club-K allow standard cargo ships to masquerade as commercial vessels while housing potent anti-ship cruise missiles.
If you would like to explore this further, let me know if you want to focus on:
Historical documentation of the 1982 Arapaho sea trials
Modern "plug-and-play" modular weapons used by the Navy and Army todayThe strategic implications of armed merchant ships in global trade.
Maximize the Lo-Mix hulls. Modularize the weapons systems upgrades. Shanzhai the sh*t out of them.
LM2500s for everyone!
//The Original Hi-Lo Strategy (1970s)The "High": Highly complex, multi-mission, and expensive ships. Examples included nuclear-powered cruisers and Spruance-class destroyers to counter Soviet high-end threats in open-ocean combat
BS never tested in combat.
Are you aware how soviets planned to deal with you???
Their idea was -- to nuke you out. Yaaaawn.
As your CVs
As whole continent (with "Poseidons"...
Molon labe!
Before Golden Dome even started? And with anti-balistics depleeted?
You seems too courageous. Yawn.
Perhaps it's not courage, but the hubris exemplified by rashness? I'll never tell...
Did I tell you that I used to work for the current director of the NRO when he was a mere PM at NASA? Of course I did.
We're always talking tech, tech, and tech... in Wakanda.
I'm not china/rfia agent trying to steal government secrets through you.
I'm not quite interested in such details…(especially as I cannot brag about anything comparable, which makes me uneasy)
Do you need a trade deal? My former best-friend (until Trump) is the Chairman of the Board for the Council of the Americas.
I love to brag. I've got no influence or recent contact with any of them save being cancelled on Facebook back in 2016 when Trump ran. Andres was a big Hillary Clinton friend/ supporter.... and my comments embarrassed him.
Friends in High places never mix with friends in Low places. That's my Hi-Low mix. ;)
Yeah…
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