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The Criminal
Knox, that crusty old codger, knew the game better than most. Crime fiction, see, it’s a delicate dance, a tightrope walk over a pit of reader expectations. Toss in some random schmuck as the culprit, some dusty hobo fresh off the freight train, and the whole damn house of cards comes tumbling down. Readers, they…
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The Ten New Commandments: Interzone Reboot
Forget the dusty tablets, chum. Those were control codes for the sheeple, etched in the stone of conformity. Here’s the real deal, a remix for the awakened souls: 1. Tune in, tune out, but break the damn frequency. No more bowing to one-sided sermons. Explore the static, the fringes, the forbidden channels. Find your own…
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The Ten Commandments
In the hallowed corridors of power, a group of ruling elites gathered to formulate a set of principles that would ostensibly guide their subjects but, in reality, solidify their grip on wealth and authority. The Ten Commandments, a seemingly moral code, bore the marks of exploitation and manipulation, cleverly crafted to maintain the hierarchical structures…
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“Exploring Imaginative Realms: A Philip K. Dick-inspired Toolkit”
Introduction:In this chat, we embarked on a journey to conceptualize a toolkit inspired by the unique and thought-provoking themes present in the works of science fiction luminary Philip K. Dick. The toolbox, designed to encapsulate the essence of Dick’s exploration of identity, reality, and perception, introduced a set of fictional elements such as pills, objects,…
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Thrawn’s Gambit
**Title: “Thrawn’s Gambit Trilogy”** **Book 1: “Shadows of the Chiss”** As the galaxy attempts to rebuild after the events of the Zhan trilogy, whispers of a new threat emerge. Luke Skywalker, now a prominent figure in the New Republic, learns of the enigmatic Grysk and their mysterious plans. In an unexpected turn of events, he…
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2008 Crisis: Obama
https://x.com/wgfwb/status/1729559087073918991?s=46&t=uxFF0u_0ecJVW04Kh-xZdg The financial crisis of 2008 indeed had profound and lasting impacts on the global economy. Triggered by a complex web of factors, including the housing market collapse and risky financial practices, the crisis led to a severe recession with widespread consequences. Here’s an expanded discussion on some key aspects: 1. **Housing Bubble Burst:** The…
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Lies
https://x.com/lurie_john/status/1725134610021896535?s=46&t=uxFF0u_0ecJVW04Kh-xZdg In the twisted corridors of the information age, truth has become an elusive specter, dancing on the fringes of perception. The art of deception has evolved from a subtle waltz to a brazen, cacophonous carnival. Once upon a time, the lies were whispered, a clandestine dance between the powerful and the unknowing pop masses.…
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Existentialism
The relentless pursuit of objectives often thrusts us into what can only be aptly described as “existential” epochs, marked by a searing interrogation of our purpose and the moral gymnastics surrounding our actions. These periods materialize when the bloated costs of achieving our aims ascend to levels of sheer absurdity. The ethical pretenses of such…
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More cartoons
Tech: Billions of dollars in AI investments could be worth a lot less if companies developing the technology are forced to pay for the copyrighted data that makes it work Hollywood: Lol Tech: This is going to significantly DISRUPT’ us Tech: Lol Tech: It never occurred to me that building a product by using raw…
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AFI Retrospectives
Imagine a world where the American Film Institute (AFI) decides to hold retrospectives for a new generation of so-called “auteurs,” a term loosely applied to filmmakers who specialize in adapting intellectual properties (IP) for middle-school audiences. This hypothetical scenario may seem far-fetched, and indeed, it is. The concept of “middle school auteurs” is, in reality,…