in undertale you are just thrown into a world. you fall into it. you descend into the world. interesting no? this describes our discernation of the different tools around us, through interacting with them. it is as if man has not only created another person, but another world. the digital world- is it a hinterwelt? is it the virtual projection of ourselves - or is it something beyond human? man has always wished to overcome themselves. let this flow never ebb. ah, the more i see the human smaller, the more i see power rising in this new digital universe, the human universe, that which one is not thrown into but which one creates. a human created world. a world to replace the reality? it is the ultimate realisation of platonism, for now man has quite literally created an - ideal world? or the opposite? with such a creation, does one ultimately destroy reality? perception? what is it - human? to me it seems, the more we see of ourselves, the world, the farther we are moving away from
What will you leave behind when the time comes for you to part? Many of us want to be remembered in some way. To leave just the tiniest seed on this mortal coil. An imprint as evidence that we were once here. If nothing more than a single drop in a limitless ocean. To continue to live on inside the memory of others. This is sought by all but achieved by few because many of us die before we begin to live. The word legacy can be interpreted in a different number of ways. Some may choose to pass it on through their children. Others by the way they lived their life or how they lived their life for others. If nothing else. My desire is to dedicate my life to my stories (selfish as that sounds). For they are a reflection of my innermost thoughts and feelings that mayeth be immortalized. If there is such a thing as fate, an immovable destiny if you will. Then this is mine. I want to leave behind something that can be viewed, analyzed, interpreted, and experienced for years long after I'm
What is faith? Dictionaries offer several definitions. Here is Merriam Webster online:
1a:Êallegiance to duty or a personÊ:ÊLOYALTY
lostÊfaithÊin the company's president
b(1):ÊfidelityÊto one's promises
(2):Êsincerity of intentions
acted in goodÊfaith
2a(1):Êbelief and trust in and loyalty to God
(2):Êbelief in the traditionalÊdoctrinesÊof a religion
b(1):Êfirm belief in something for which there is no proof
clinging to theÊfaithÊthat her missing son would one day return
(2):Êcomplete trust
3:Êsomething that is believed especially with strong conviction
How is everyone so comfortable with Leaving their temple doors open; and Freely exploring the interior of others'? Don't they fear putting on a poor performance? Don't they fear being deemed odious? Don't they fear that sneaky and blinding attachment? Despite my crippling craving, I can't perfectly Paint that beautifully vile picture I want Fabric of sin between my fingers and toes To feel desired, even if it's only the flesh that's being worshipped Pleasure filling my fragile ego and disgraceful body at once A voice that can add to the esoteric debates I need Someone to love me, for me Something new, exciting, and perhaps destructive Some experience to craft a fitting identity Some inspiration to broaden my horizons Someone, please Feed this hungry, misbegotten, anthropomorphic Abomination This filth, this purity, this curiosity, this circle... They're digging deeper and deeper into My sense of reality Why must God tease me?
reflections on Independence Day by AgnosticDragon, literature
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reflections on Independence Day
Independence Day
Yesterday was July 4, 2020, the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Although John Hancock was the first to sign, the declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson, who would later be the third President of the United States. In it, he wrote:
ÒWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.Ó
These words were written by a man who over the course of his life owned more than 600 slaves. https://www.monticello.org/slavery/slaver
Regarding Blaire White by Asu-Shu-Namir, literature
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Regarding Blaire White
Blair White at best is a confusing individual, and at worst a quite problematic one. Yet again, like the rest of the "skeptic anti-feminist" community, she leans conservative on most views, in part due to their target audience being conservatives and right-wing libertarians. But that isn't what makes Blaire "special." In one of my previous articles, I talked about how shoe0nhead was one of the exceptions in the "skeptic community," as she is a woman in a mostly male-dominated field. Blaire is also a woman, but a trans woman. So as such she also talks about trans issues, gender, and the like. But the way she goes about talking about topics lik
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Controversy by Asu-Shu-Namir, literature
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Controversy
It is the year 2017, and my jaded cynicism longs for another day. Another day where a video game about killing Nazis would be uncontroversial and not drawn attention to. But with the unfortunate rise of far-right movements in western countries, that will not happen soon. And yet, here we are.
The Wolfenstein series of games spans 36 years, with the first-ever game in the series being "Castle Wolfenstein." The game that really made the Wolfenstein brand famous was Wolfenstein 3D, which popularized the FPS genre. It became a smash hit, spawning many sequels and other games in the franchise. I myself have played Wolfenstein 3D, Wolfenstein (200
Among the entourage of political YouTubers, probably one of the most dominant sorts of social sphere is a subset known as the "skeptic community". It is a mostly male-dominated field which usually espouses anti-feminist viewpoints. But there are exceptions to this rule. And in particular, an individual is known as "shoe0nhead" is one of the notable outliers. This is in some ways, me picking apart her political viewpoints apart, and by extension many of these other so-called "skeptics". I say that mostly because of many people in this community though different, have very similar views.
Before focusing on her main channel, she had two previou
Capitalism and Christian Fundamentalism by Asu-Shu-Namir, literature
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Capitalism and Christian Fundamentalism
Religious fundamentalism is a topic that has been talked about for quite a long time, and it has shown no shortage of controversy. But it is important to note that when one says "fundamentalist," they usually refer to politically active fundamentalists who either have a great deal of media presence or political power. In the USA, there is a traditionalist, fundamentalist sect of Christianity known as the Amish. However, they are usually not brought up in the broader conversation about fundamentalism considering how they do not concern themselves with others, as they are concerned with themselves and nothing else besides themselves, to the poi