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The Future in 15 Years

In fifteen years from now, I think that marijuana will be completely legal for everyone from students to military members to buy. Self driving cars will have become the norm as well as virtual reality and 4D movies. Going to the theater will be a more interactive experience than it has ever been before.  Florida may already be underwater by then (hopefully not) but if it is, there will be people working to make a working underwater DisneyWorld with an Oxygen force field that provides air for everyone while in the park. They will be transported by submarine from a port in Georgia. Underwater DisneyWorld would definitely be the most popular park internationally which wouldn't be all that shocking since in fifteen years from now Disney will be ruling the world. 

Assessment

1. What is your reaction to the text you just read? My reaction to this text was a feeling of confusion for most of it. The author was using words I dd not recognize and I am still unsure of what a Tlic is they are hardly explained in the story. Eventually, the reader figures out that the Tlic are aliens because they call the humans "Terrans" which I am assuming means earthling. Overall the story was enjoyable and it kept me engaged throughout the entire thing even though I was unsure of who was what until the end of the story. 2.  What connections did you make with this story. Discuss the elements of the work in which you were able to connect In ways, this story reminded me of Akata Witch there is an element of fantasy that feels similar to that novel. Whatever these Tlics are, which I am imagining as a giant parasitic insect, seem to have magical or fantastical qualities that allow them to control Terrans, or humans. I also think that the names used such a T'Gat