Month: December 2020
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1 – Beginnings
Beginnings: Inviting entry point into story. A good hook gets to interesting and relevant details of character, setting or plot quickly as wells as asking interesting questions
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The Calculus Conspiracy
A Mathematical Manifesto In the shadows of our modern world lurks a conspiracy so insidious, so brilliantly orchestrated, that even the most astute minds remain oblivious to its existence. It is a conspiracy woven into the very fabric of our daily lives, hidden in plain sight, manipulating us like puppets on a cosmic stage. Welcome…
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Kenner Action Figures
The concept of Kenner action figures embodies a unique aspect of reality that exists in a curious space between the actual and the ideal. These figures are tangible and real in the sense that they physically exist and can be interacted with, yet they do not represent concrete manifestations of the real world. Instead, they…
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Space Cadet Glow
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle like distant beacons, a peculiar phenomenon known as the “space cadet glow” emerges. It is a luminous aura that envelops those who find themselves entangled in the web of the system. This glow, though captivating and enchanting, is not born of celestial radiance but is…
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“Thou shalt not retcon.”
https://twitter.com/i/events/1339687140838391808?s=20 In the twisted tapestry of narratives, a decree echoes through the realms of storytelling – “Thou shalt not retcon.” Oh, the ever-shifting sands of fiction, where the past intermingles with the present, and the lines of reality blur into a dizzying dance of possibility. Retcon, that insidious siren, beckons with the promise of altering…
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The Algebraist
In the interstellar depths of science fiction, Banks’ “The Algebraist” emerges like a cosmic beacon, drawing me into a realm where reality bends and imagination soars. Amongst the stars, a tale unfurls, far from the ordinary corridors of culture novels. Here, in the vast expanse of the universe, the Dwellers reign as ancient sentinels, denizens…
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Solipsistic Sycophancy
The Echo Chamber of Self-Indulgence In the labyrinthine corridors of human interaction, solipsistic sycophancy emerges as a curious aberration, a reflection of the ever-shifting dynamics of the ego. It is a phenomenon that thrives in the echo chamber of self-indulgence, where the boundaries of reality blur, and the individual becomes entranced by the distorted echoes…
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History is the Opium of the Masses
In the ever-shifting sands of history, historians play a role akin to that of poppy-growers in Pakistan to heroin-addicts. It is a bold statement, one that challenges the conventional perception of our craft. But let us delve into the depths of this comparison, for it reveals a striking parallel that demands contemplation. Much like poppy-growers…
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Is Progress Through Semantics Exhausted?
In the kaleidoscopic tapestry of human discourse, semantics, like a tempestuous whirlwind, weaves its threads through the very fabric of our existence. A symphony of words, an endless dance of signifiers and signifieds, propels us through the labyrinthine corridors of meaning. Yet, as we delve deeper into this enigmatic realm, one must ponder: Is progress…
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LADY SNOWBLOOD
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Snowblood_(film)… Coda: Watching Lady Snowblood as companion piece to the Lone Wolf and Cub series “Narrator: People say you can’t wash away the mud of this world with pure white snow. You need asura snow – stained fiery red” Anyway, don’t get too worked up over how much and what “Kill Bill” sampled from “Shura-yuki-hime.”…