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Did you know "apocalpyse" was originally a term for a type of structured political writing, sometimes satirical in nature? This book is really approachable for how dry the material itself is. Definitely on my must-read list for anyone who grew up scared of Revelations but also does a great job of outlining the (massive, detrimental) effects followers of this doctrine have had on US politics.
Sep 6, 2024
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Good Omens is a wildly funny yet surprisingly deep story about an angel and a demon who team up to stop the apocalypse— mainly because they’ve grown fond of Earth and its little quirks. The Antichrist, a clueless 11-year-old, has no idea he’s supposed to end the world.
Amid all the chaos, the book subtly questions the reliability of prophecies and fate—especially when it comes to religion and the grand plan of the universe. It’s an apocalypse story full of laughs, but also a clever meditation on whether anyone, celestial or human, really knows what they’re doing.
Dec 2, 2024
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Crazy book written about the coming collapse of globalization and an integrated global economy. Explains why the past 100 years have been a complete anomaly in human history and won‘t continue.
Jan 21, 2024
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Really good 50s/60s sci-fi book, a history of America covering the several thousand years after a nuclear apocalypse in the 1960s from the point of view of an obscure catholic monastic order who preserve and worship pre apocalypse relics such as shopping lists and blueprints. Theres something deeper to it than a lot of the other pulp scifi from the era. The end is great, one of those books where you finish it and say “damn” quietly to yourself.
Jan 23, 2024
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I feel like 12 is a wonderful place to start. 1 book a month. Keep it in your bathroom. Beside your bed. Where you eat your meals. Please read this year. It's one of the best things you can do for yourself. and for me, and for everyone who you'll tell, I'm reading again, and you should read with me too. Take pictures or screencaps of passages and send them to your friends. Read funny, easy books, evil and upsetting books, books that are boring but are still satisfying to finish. Go to the library. Challenge yourself. You will feel better, you'll feel proud of yourself, and you'll banish the negative moodlet of being mad or ashamed at yourself for not reading. It's ok that you haven't been. You had your reasons and it doesn't do any good to beat up on yourself. That was then and this was now. Start a book tomorrow bc it is a new day :)
Jan 1, 2025
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I don't listen to any AI generated playlists because I prefer to hear ones curated by people. I love sharing music as a human to human thing. It's also dismaying how music streaming services prioritize the songs of artists whose management pay them, etc.
It's so fun to simply browse anonymous person's curated lists instead on top of sharing with friends. It's never been easier to peek into someone else's semi-private music preference and walk their landscape. Just today I found a person who's made dozens of playlists for specific beanie babies (!), all with no saves or likes.
We don't need AI driven sorting to develop taste and find things we like. Break out of the corral with me and run free. Let's see what's over the hill
Aug 6, 2024
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be giving, accept graciously, be thankful, withdraw when it's wise
Jul 20, 2024