Pragmatic Optimism
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“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
– Aristotle
– Aristotle
Okay, the last third of the book has returned to way too many current references…
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Okay, the last third of the book has returned to way too many current references…
Caliban’s War is doing well on former and better on the latter; tone deaf commentary on the bodies of female characters still lingers at times.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Caliban’s War is doing well on former and better on the latter; tone deaf commentary on the bodies of female characters still lingers at times.
2- The female characters. When they’re given any agency to carry part of the plot, it seems like it’s co-primarily to motivate the male characters.
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
2- The female characters. When they’re given any agency to carry part of the plot, it seems like it’s co-primarily to motivate the male characters.
1- Too many references to things understood today, understood by too many characters.
October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
1- Too many references to things understood today, understood by too many characters.
Generally, I’m enjoying it. Two things I’m hoping get better as the series continues:
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Generally, I’m enjoying it. Two things I’m hoping get better as the series continues:
Have you seen Barbarian?
October 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Have you seen Barbarian?
Lanternflies only, pls.
October 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Lanternflies only, pls.
So, did you try either? What did you think?
September 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
So, did you try either? What did you think?
I once worked somewhere that did this with office supplies, it was great. You could find all sorts of interesting odds & ends in the sorting room!
September 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I once worked somewhere that did this with office supplies, it was great. You could find all sorts of interesting odds & ends in the sorting room!
Yes! I wish I hadn’t read it.
September 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Yes! I wish I hadn’t read it.
He really should have gotten an Emmy nomination for it.
September 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
He really should have gotten an Emmy nomination for it.
The second season wasn’t as wonderful overall, but damn if SZ/Solo doesn’t deliver an amazing performance that makes it worth it. Next season is the second book, which was my favorite of the three, so I am excited to see it!
September 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The second season wasn’t as wonderful overall, but damn if SZ/Solo doesn’t deliver an amazing performance that makes it worth it. Next season is the second book, which was my favorite of the three, so I am excited to see it!
Faves-
Silo (books are also good)
Murderbot (books are also good, can’t wait for the next one to come out)
For All Mankind
Invasion
Lots of other ones, I’m a fan of whoever is greenlighting their syfi!
Silo (books are also good)
Murderbot (books are also good, can’t wait for the next one to come out)
For All Mankind
Invasion
Lots of other ones, I’m a fan of whoever is greenlighting their syfi!
September 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Faves-
Silo (books are also good)
Murderbot (books are also good, can’t wait for the next one to come out)
For All Mankind
Invasion
Lots of other ones, I’m a fan of whoever is greenlighting their syfi!
Silo (books are also good)
Murderbot (books are also good, can’t wait for the next one to come out)
For All Mankind
Invasion
Lots of other ones, I’m a fan of whoever is greenlighting their syfi!