[RT – Random Thoughts] If we landed on Mars and found sentient-enough, tribal life, would we transact to claim land and make the same mistakes we’ve done to ourselves as a species in terms of […]
Arise to the day. Awaken early, inhale. Sit on the beach. Chill. Levantase hoy. Despierta temprano. La playa, que paz. Se lève aujourd’hui. Se réveiller au soleil. La plage c’est la paix. ——— Huge Ghost […]
(No title necessary) The sunrises so you can cherish it. The moon exists so you can have light at night. Birds chirps to sing for you. The grass grows so you can decide if you’re […]
[Introspection] What if there’s a race or group of people who have mastered mental manipulation tactics? And, the internet and popular streaming apps are enmeshed with particular schemes to force society in a certain direction […]
[Introspection] A social credit system isn’t a bad idea if we can keep people below 30 out of it. Ex: “Must be this experienced to offer / receive fleeting yet forever damaging social criticism.” I […]
[Introspection] If emotions are records of the past, is a ghost an imprint of an emotion that continues into the present? Just a thought. For me: Motion combined with Energy in any direction is emotion. […]
[Introspection] Would you break the law to save a loved one? If so, how far are you willing to go? Would you serve prison time or any other sentence that restricts your freedom?
(link and copied text; repost of some information) *Succinct post more so for entertainment. Enjoy. I do not believe Elon Musk is trying to put chips in peoples’ brains to own them. I believe someone […]
[Introspection] How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? Explain it as silly as you can, or as seriously. I am about 15. Maybe 16. I think I will be […]
If the average human lifespan was 1,140 years, how would you live your life differently? Would you be more deliberate with your decisions? Would let animosities go easier? What would be important to you? Check […]
We should encourage people to help make soil fertile, and there should be a global initiative to get everyone to grow some food for themselves, or designate community gardens in each town/city. There should be […]
Quote: “Everyone is still ‘growing up.’ Even your teachers, bosses, parents and grandparents. So, be yourself and go where you can comfortably express your honesty, acceptance, peace and tranquility without causing yourself or anyone else […]
Roaches crawled up from the drain. The room smelled like throw up, old food, warm open beer, cigarettes and sweat. “In the lateness, they come,” whispered the old woman in the corner of the room. […]
If you had to teach something, what would you teach? In the Marine Corps, the best thing I ever learned was being brutally honest. Doesn’t matter the situation. Be as honest as possible, all the […]
Which activities make you lose track of time? For me, it’s anything that I pour passion into: I lose track of time just by living tbh. I hope it’s the same for you. If not, […]
https://spectrum.ieee.org/neurotech-neurorights Thanks for checking out my blog. I post things I am interested in. I like to write fiction and read news. I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I enjoy a good theory on […]
Neural dust if you must Look at these cretins mooching off the trust Must be the nasal dust Pixie’s bust Oh my lust Implant it in your brain “Calm down, mr. layman, It’ll soothe your […]
Have you done anything lately worth remembering? If so, was it on purpose or planned? If not, how do you feel about that? I started rewatching my favorite anime without being too critical of it […]
Pace in place Broken light sticks Neon path Limited moonlight NVG goggles Bullet bath Learning and maneuvering Training and combat-thinking, on the apot math A fear of guns, since very young Boom and bang Slumped […]
by Mark Figueroa Franklin sits up on his therapist’s familiar leather couch. Despite years of use, its firm, sepia cushions appear brand new. The scent of honey and mothballs fills the air. “We don’t have […]
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Written by: Mark Figueroa Frank N. Cadence was stressed. His meter was running low. The liquid in the glass vial flickered. His heart skipped with each belch in the phial. He could hear the rhythm […]
youtube.com/shorts/DkKSsk7CyMA *Who knows if this clip is a deepfake though. I def don’t. I assume everything on the internet requires additional scrutiny and an irl/unbiased discussion with the subject I don’t have kids and I […]
http://www.inverse.com/science/robot-boots-fast-reflexes Interesting. I wonder how many companies will employ this into their ops. Seems cool. Easy way to spend long hours on your feet without getting tired assuming it doesn’t cut wages or make humans […]
High beams passed along the Riverside highway, shimmering in brilliant beauty, illuminating the pavement. Waves crashing under the evening sky created a steady rhythm resembling soft chatter. Kalcyphir leaned over the rail, staring into the […]
For months, the mice, roaches and rats have kept me company. I’ve learned to floss with an amalgamation of rodent hair and critter legs in order to keep them from chewing through my face at […]
I am not an optimist by any means. This interview made me optimistic. I enjoyed the governing segment the most as it was really the only one I understood the best. Elon’s proposition of direct […]
————- Undergrowth, undertows ahead of fogging glasses and a sweaty nose. Sand fills my shoes, falling between my toes. A mental reprieve from the undesirable tugs at my sleeve. Freedom: a feeling uncommon like a […]
The ratio between vertical load (weight/mass) and adhesion force (the point at which to unlike things attract). It’s Valentine’s Day afternoon. Marianne and Walter Sr. visit Walter’s childhood friend, Jason Pannetti. They have a nice […]
[Dinner with Friends | HP: High Value Target] “Dammit, Aldguin, you always do this,” Kalcyphir shouts, pounding on door. “It’s 1985. You can cancel plans with a phone call.” He leans against the door and […]
Domestic abuse is a touchy subject. I won’t recount my experiences with it, but I am aware it exists. Men get abused. Sometimes they suffer in silence. I was not aware of this until my […]
Insecurity in our knowledge, experiences and abilities causes us to neglect our needs. Many of us have unique latent talents that extend beyond conventional comprehension. For example, someone can be a skilled a language learner, […]
Quote: “Everyone is still ‘growing up.’ Even your teachers, bosses, parents and grandparents. So, be yourself and go where you can comfortably express your honesty, acceptance, peace and tranquility without causing yourself or anyone else […]
I am not an optimist by any means. This interview made me optimistic. I enjoyed the governing segment the most as it was really the only one I understood the best. Elon’s proposition of direct […]
The ratio between vertical load (weight/mass) and adhesion force (the point at which to unlike things attract). It’s Valentine’s Day afternoon. Marianne and Walter Sr. visit Walter’s childhood friend, Jason Pannetti. They have a nice […]
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