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Amy Serrat
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Human construct, cybernetic life form, asteroid miner, ship captain, toast aficionado, member of the Asteroid Miners Guild. Observer and reporter, ring zero of three. Vessel of haunting for the ghost-in-the-machine that is Ufi Auttorri. Writer, reviewer.
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ON A GOOD DAY WE JUMP WITH JOY AND DANCE

Is it a good day? O_o

"I shot the ... " (sung to the tune of similar lyrics)

A 2-sec stick figure, drawn in Drawing v1.2 (Linux) and animated with HuggingFace space Dream-wan2. #animation #ai #dream-wan #errtling #art #bookcafe
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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🐾 SURREAL SPIELS 🖊️

Pitch lines that suck your imagination dry.

#sarcasm #writing #humor #satire #promo #errtling #advert #audiobook #video_stories #ai #android_dreams #psychotic #bookcafe
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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PARDON THE TURKEYS ...

Will it never end?

#satire #politics #law #errtling #bookcafe #jumor #irony
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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THEY REVERE THE FOG

The birds chirp, pre-dawn
A thick mist hangs over all
A planet rotates, pacing life

#morning_walk #errtling #bookcafe #poetry #espresso #toast #art_of_review #culture #meditation #writing
A color image of sunrise on a foggy morning. THEY REVERE THE FOG The birds chirp, pre-dawn A thick mist hangs over all A planet rotates, pacing life #morning_walk #errtling #bookcafe #poetry #espresso #toast #art_of_review #culture #meditation #writing
November 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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MOOD SWINGS ~ Bea Scaccia

"... meticulously rendered objects of adornment interweave, ripple and twist, enshrouding the female figure in the composition."

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#art #artist #errtling #bookcafe
MOOD SWINGS ~ Bea Scaccia "... meticulously rendered objects of adornment interweave, ripple and twist, enshrouding the female figure in the composition." https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/bea-scaccia-mood-swings-maruani-mercier-brussels/ #art #artist #errtling #bookcafe
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Civil Wars and the Uncivilized Wars
("The Epoch of Totalitarianism" ~ Umar Rasshid)

#art #totalitarianism #civil_wars #uncivilized_wars #errtling #bookcafe #artist

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Painting by Umar Rashid of people, soldiers, explosions, ocean, stars, moonlight, clif side, etc. titled "The Civil Wars and the Uncivilized Wars" LINK: https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/umar-rashid-the-epoch-of-totalitarianism-part-3-tiwani-contemporary-london/
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Gameboard lover gifts ... (that aren't games).

#game #merch #errtling #analog #simulation #art #craft #d&d #boardgame #gifts

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A glazed earthenware mug with a 20 sided die embossed on the side. A potential gift for boardgamers. Gameboard lover gifts ... (that aren't games). #game #merch #errtling #analog #simulation #art https://blog.displate.com/board-game-gifts/
November 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Fornicate Flora

... it may not be what you think, scribblers.

#poem #poetry #errtling #bookcafe #pleasant_things #philosophy #writing #irony #analog #prose #psych #android_dreams #ai #animations #mind #words #paranormal_things
Text of poem: Fornicate Flora In the woods, where willow whispers low, Sighs weave through the mossy floor. Life and death embrace in this dance, Knee-high ferns prance with chance. Jars clink, a sweet melody sings, Ocean waves crash, as breezy skies sing. Coffee mingles with laughter and tears, A cartoon world where all feelings steer. Footnotes: Inspired by the free verse style of Allen Ginsberg, this poem captures the intimacy and spontaneity found in nature. The woods symbolize growth and transformation, while fornicate floras (flowers) represent fertility and renewal. Jars clinking evoke a sense of community and shared experiences amidst life's joys and sorrows #poem #poetry #errtling #bookcafe #pleasant_things #philosophy #writing #irony #analog #prose #psych #android_dreams #ai #animations #mind #words #paranormal_things
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Blue Goo Symphony

... whimsy, in the style of Shel Silverstein

#poem #poetry #errtling #bookcafe #pleasant_things #philosophy #writing #irony #analog #prose #psych #android_dreams #ai #animations #mind #words #paranormal_things
Poem: Blue Goo Symphony Blue goo swirls with whimsy, A canvas for my cartoon dreams. Animate spirits dance, animate, In this surreal, sweet game. Perspirate freely, no fear of fate, Sophligate the air with thoughts so great. Silly-pate giggles, silly-pate sighs, Delicious and nutritious, as life passes by. Footnotes: This poem takes cues from Shel Silverstein’s whimsical style, using playful imagery to explore themes of imagination and creativity. Blue goo represents boundless artistic potential, while perspirate symbolizes the freedom to express one's thoughts without inhibition. Sophligate adds a touch of philosophical depth, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life experiences. #poem #poetry #errtling #bookcafe #pleasant_things #philosophy #writing #irony #analog #prose #psych #android_dreams #ai #animations #mind #words #paranormal_things
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Halitosis and Neurosis

... inspiration from Sylvia Plath's confessional style, reflecting on personal struggles.

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Text of a poem, "Halitosis and Neurosis" ... inspiration from Sylvia Plath's confessional style, reflecting on personal struggles. #poem #poetry #errtling #bookcafe #pleasant_things #philosophy #writing #irony #analog #prose #psych #android_dreams #ai #animations #mind #words #paranormal_things
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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🤖 AI as a reviewer of poetry ... 🖊️ 🥀

#poet #poetry #ai #art_of_review #errtling #android_dreams #bookcafe #robert_burns #analog #VoV #pleasant_things
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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From failing hands the torch we throw ...

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#poetry #society #war #peace #poet #poem #gov #politics #errtling #bookcafe #death #life #love #humanity #compassion #life #veteran #democracy
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Meditations on LOVE ✍

#meditation #love #errtling #bookcafe #writing #writer #philosophy #android_dreams #ai_art #ai_writing
IMAGE TEXT: Love is undoubtedly one of humanity’s most complex and profound concepts, existing along a spectrum of meanings that shift dramatically depending on context, culture, and individual experience. Multiple Dimensions of Love: Romantic Love - Often characterized by intense emotional attraction, desire, and prioritization of another person’s well-being, romantic love is typically framed as timeless in popular discourse despite being clearly contextual. Companionate Love This deeper form of affection develops over time between partners who have shared experiences and built a strong emotional connection, sometimes blurring the temporal aspect as the relationship evolves. Unconditional Love Frequently associated with parental love, this dimension is often presented as existing outside time constraints, although in reality it is continually shaped by changing circumstances. Societal/Humanitarian Love Collective forms of love that transcend individual relationships, such as caring for community or showing compassion to strangers, which can exist independently of temporal context. Self-Love - The foundational dimension often overlooked until other aspects of love are adequately developed, providing the emotional stability necessary for all other forms. #meditation #love #errtling #bookcafe #writing #writer #philosophy IMAGE TEXT: Contextual Variations: Cultural Frameworks: Love concepts vary significantly across cultures, from arranged marriages focused on familial compatibility to romantic individualism emphasizing personal choice and timing. Historical Context: The expression and understanding of love have evolved over centuries, with romantic love becoming commercialized and romanticized in modern times. Psychological Perspectives: Different psychological theories frame love differently - Sternberg’s Triangular Theory (intimacy, decision/commitment) versus Robert Sternberg’s later revisions that included temporal aspects. Time Component Considerations: While many philosophical and poetic interpretations present love as timeless, its practical expression is inevitably temporal. The “eternal” nature of love often described in literature and media tends to romanticize the idea while overlooking how relationships develop, change, and sometimes fade over time. This multi-dimensional nature makes love both uniquely human and exceptionally difficult to define - a concept that continues to evolve as societies change. 20251109_1034 #meditation #love #errtling #bookcafe #writing #writer #philosophy IMAGE: an abstract colorful canvas with shapes and lines and shadows indicative of the multidimensional aspects of love
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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AS REAL AS IT'S EVER GOING TO GET ...

#writing #author #autism #art #science #society #perpescuity #analog #philosophy #cosmic #scifi #parody #causality #intellect #chroma #spectrum

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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A CONCEPT GALLERY
Born in captivity, released by imagination ...

#art #artist #gallery #errtlings #concept #ai #android_dreams #satire #vision #perception #mind #ai_art #parody
FRAMED - Concept image of a legal term, e.g., "I was framed!" #art #ai_art IMAGE: A black woman (foreground) and a white woman (background) - ultraviolet and infrared. #art #concept_art #ai_art IMAGE: A Hopperesque generation of a woman in a white dress, standing in light from a window, a corner of a room painted white, a wood floor. #art #ai_art #parody IMAGE: Nested picture frames of a blank white canvas, hung on a white wall. #satire Title: "White Elephants in a Snow Storm"
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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POLITICAL TABLATURE
The music of politics in the UK. Rock on ...

#politics #UK #errtlings #government #free_markets #climate #law #economy #tax #welfare #public_services #liberalism #civil_liberties #music_of_politics
Key Notes: Results reflect the 2024 general election outcome Reform UK formed a tactical alliance with the Conservatives during the election campaign The Green Party experienced significant growth compared to previous elections Labour's victory made Keir Starmer the first Labour leader to win a majority since 1997 This table summarizes the basic characteristics of these parties as of early 2025. For more detailed information about specific policies or party histories, I can provide additional context. #government #free_markets #climate #law #economy #tax #welfare #public_services #liberalism #civil_liberties
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Norway Discovers Hidden Remote Access Features in Chinese-Made Yutong Electric Buses, Including SIM Cards and Backdoors Allowing Remote Stopping from Abroad

#security #trade #commerce #computer #cyber #espionage #malware #errtlings #bookcafe
Original article in French: https://securite.developpez.com/actu/377480/La-Norvege-decouvre-des-fonctionnalites-d-acces-a-distance-cachees-dans-les-bus-electriques-Yutong-produits-en-Chine-dont-des-cartes-SIM-et-des-portes-derobees-permettant-l-arret-a-distance-depuis-l-etranger/
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Curious thoughts ... me, myself, and I.

Give it to me.
I owe it to myself.
I am, but who am I?

#poetry #poem #errtlings #write #bookcafe
Curious thoughts ... me, myself, and I. Give it to me. I owe it to myself. I am, but who am I? #poetry #poem #errtlings #write #bookcafe
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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STAND and WAIT

#poem #milton #poetry #errtlings #bookcafe #politics #law
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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TELL US THOSE PRETTY LIES

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#ai #agi #math #science #marketing #society #errtlings #bookcafe #android_dreams #politics #law #economics #computer
Cathy O’Neil—mathematician and data scientist—widely known for her critiques of artificial intelligence and the role of algorithms in society. Cathy is the author of the best-selling Weapons of Math Destruction, where she shows how algorithms, far from being neutral, can amplify inequality and perpetuate bias in areas like employment and the criminal justice system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9v7j3y1FdY #ai #agi #math #science #marketing #society #errtlings #bookcafe #android_dreams #politics #law #economics #computer
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The Evolutionary Political Fitness Hypothesis: Extending Natural Selection to Human Societies

#evolution #genetics #naturalselection #replicators #darwinian #politics #governance #democracy #authoritarianism #evolutionarypolitics #kinselection #biologicalevolution #errtlings #bookcafe
Introduction The evolutionary process, as described by Darwinian natural selection, involves competition for resources and propagation opportunities among replicators (genes) that encode beneficial traits (Dawkins, 1976). This paper extends this logic to human societies, proposing that political institutions and behaviors are not separate from evolution but rather its inevitable extension. We argue that political systems function as complex survival machines that address the same fundamental problem: ensuring genetic continuity. Theoretical Framework Core Principles Our hypothesis builds on several key evolutionary concepts: Genetic Indirect Fitness (Hamilton, 1964): Political actions that appear altruistic actually serve genetic interests by protecting kin or strengthening group structures that sustain gene propagation. Political Replicators: Politicians function as "survival machines" similar to how animals serve as vessels for genes, but with significantly greater cognitive capabilities allowing for strategic manipulation of social systems. Cultural Natural Selection (Friedman & Wilson, 2005): Political ideologies and institutional frameworks evolve through a process analogous to biological natural selection, where certain political strategies become more prevalent based on their success in acquiring resources, maintaining power, and ensuring genetic continuity. Kin Political Alliance: Political cooperation often favors relatives (kin selection), as seen in family-based political dynasties and legislative voting patterns. The Evolutionary Political Fitness Hypothesis: Extending Natural Selection to Human Societies #evolution #genetics #naturalselection #replicators #darwinian #politics #governance #democracy #authoritarianism #evolutionarypolitics #kinselection #biologicalevolution #errtlings #bookcafe Mathematical Formulation We propose that the fitness (F) of a political strategy can be modeled as: F = r × b - c Where: r = genetic relatedness between actors b = benefit to recipient c = cost to actor This formula extends Hamilton's rule from biological kin selection to political contexts (Hamilton, 1964). Empirical Support Existing phenomena align remarkably with our hypothesis: Hereditary Political Dynasties: Families like the British royal family or Indian Congress party have maintained political power across generations, demonstrating how genetic continuity can shape political institutions. Voting Patterns: Studies show stronger support for candidates related by blood (Grrall & Pons, 2019), supporting the idea of genetic interests influencing political preferences. Authoritarian Tendencies: Historical preference for authoritarian systems during resource scarcity periods mirrors how environmental pressures shape evolutionary strategies (Friedman & Wilson, 2005). Political rhetoric emphasizing group identity and genetic continuity Criticisms and Limitations While our framework offers novel insights, it faces several limitations: Reductionism: Reducing complex political decisions to genetic imperatives oversimplifies human agency and environmental factors. Time Scale Mismatch: Political changes occur too rapidly for genetic evolution to explain, suggesting cultural evolution may play a more significant role. Cultural Variability: Different societies develop distinct political systems despite shared evolutionary heritage, indicating other factors are at play. Ethical Implications: Suggesting that exploitative political practices are "natural" could be misinterpreted as justification, requiring careful interpretation of our findings. Conclusion The Evolutionary Political Fitness Hypothesis proposes that human political systems are inevitable extensions of biological evolution, with politicians serving as sophisticated vessels for genetic propagation. W…
November 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Determining factors in a civilization's 💥 self-destruction include:

#Kardashev #civilization #errtlings #bookcafe #economics #politics #technology #population #bookcafe #philosophy
The Kardashev scale identifies three critical factors for civilizations: 1. Energy consumption capacity 2. Technological advancement level 3. Interplanetary communication capability The process: This structure is based on the original Kardashev scale proposal which categorizes civilizations by their energy usage. The three factors represent: - Type I: Control over all energy resources on a planet - Type II: Harness energy from a star (e.g., through Dyson spheres) - Type III: Utilize energy from entire galaxies Limitation: While the Kardashev scale provides a framework for categorizing technological civilizations, it's a simplified model that doesn't account for various factors like energy efficiency, resource distribution, or non-energy-based indicators of advancement. The scale also assumes energy consumption as the primary metric for civilization development, which may not be universally applicable. Additional context: Some experts have proposed extending the scale to include Type IV and V civilizations that would harness energy from multiple galaxies and possibly manipulate spacetime itself.
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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THE HUNGER GAMES 🏹

Headline analogs ...

#hunger #scarcity #politics #games #law #legal #economics #humanity #errtlings #bookcafe #art #movie #analog #philosophy #oppression #starvation #agriculture #society #writing #news #headlines #music #Gaza #Palestine #Appalachia #altruism
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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RODRIGO ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ I sat the cup on the table ── too near the edge. Rodrigo's eyes moved from my face to the cup. I could see the tiny gears begin to move, slowly at first then faster and faster. With ninja swiftness and a flick of its wrist the cup ...

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RODRIGO ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ I sat the cup on the table ── too near the edge. Rodrigo's eyes moved from my face to the cup. I could see the tiny gears begin to move, slowly at first then faster and faster. With ninja swiftness and a flick of its wrist the cup ... #stories #errtlings #errtlings #writing #art
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Seeds of Justice

This is a fictionalized account meant to illustrate systemic issues in agricultural biotechnology.

#justice #poverty #hunger #law #economy #writing #ai #errtlings #bookcafe #society #agriculture #human_rights #biotechnology #farming #humanity #fiction #ai_writing #life
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM