Why do these look like set design instructions for "ok now to contrast with the gritty squalid commonfolk, we need something that says 'my entire soul is governed like an apple store' but without the warmth of those wood tables to confuse people"
"maybe no furniture, boss?"
"no furniture. perfect."

In this instance (though I'm working entirely from unscientific memory), I believe sweet potatoes have a significant amount of natural latex-y fluid and while that might not be as much like burnt rubber to normally be noticeable, maybe in the absence of the 'sweet' smell it's coming through clearer?

I have a theory, from one or two similar experiences, that the links aren't scrambled (i.e. 'mistaking' computer for sweet potato) but that because we normally lack nuanced scent analysis, as different receptors come back we are newly aware of elements typically flattened under the dominant ones.

i assume you're already familiar with this mod?

fallout4london.com

We've spent a hundred years developing entire skillsets and processes to alter looks, to mimic voices, to search for talented embodiment that transcends the superficial... but nah, why not just throw all that out and leave it to some chucklefuck to churn out of the art-appropriation meat grinder. 🙄

I mean... does the US *historically* have a particularly good sense of what's required for a stable and successful regime change by force? 🤨

Silicon Valley? 🤔

The Warriors *clearly* demonstrated that the walk in the park is one of the most dangerous segments!

“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”

My personal image of a 'singular' (not really) g-d has always been that of an exasperated kindergarten teacher that has to wrangle the million unruly anima simultaneously. Like "yes, Roomba With A Dent That Gives It A Kinda Winky Face, that's very neat, but I can't watch you *right now*, hon."

The household gods of the working poor - by duct tape, credit, and ramen, we do beseech thee. 🙏🏽😔🧎🏽

In conclusion: yes, good. Would watch.

I have several questions about 'French prom'; is this an American prom with the theme of 'French'? a weirdly-timed exchange student program? a transoceanic "i have a real boyfriend, he just lives in Canada!" reveal in an otherwise entirely French teen movie? some sort of Breaker High situation?

As someone who doesn't view 'thought' and 'creation' as inherently worthless, I don't know that I've ever seen *any* genAI news that wasn't depressing.

I think literally every geologist would qualify (because of the rock-licking), so maybe they need a separate thing.

OK, cool. Will let you know if I hear anything back, or have any project opportunities (or rather budget) personally, but good luck either way! It's bad out there but you're really smart and rad.

To clarify, are you just looking for work at academic institutions and in (video?) game development? And would short contract/PT also be of interest? I'm (somewhat) more connected to literary writers etc and happy to share there, but not sure if that is of interest/useful to you.

RIP Saint Harridan, you were the best-named genderqueer clothing brand that I never got to buy from. 😞