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In a new post by official ‘Alien Isolation’ social media accounts, it seems the long-rumored survival horror sequel may be on the way soon. Teaser video hints at Alien: Isolation 2, featuring iconic ...

A mind wrapped in skin and bone can feel like the obvious model for consciousness. But that assumption may say more about where you live than about what consciousness really requires.

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Maybe the real monster in the Alien franchise isn’t actually the killer alien. Because behind the acid blood and jump scares is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power.