As Brown notes, Meeker argues that Western Civilization is mostly founded on the “tragic mode,” inspired by the great tragedies in which a “larger-than-life character attempts to bend the world to his (and it’s always his) image.” The character’s success “is also his undoing,” and tragedies end in bloodshed, death, and a funeral of some kind. Our … Continue reading Tragedy vs. Comedy Modes
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Eclipse Phase 2E Bundle & After The Fall
"Agent! This all-new Eclipse Phase 2E Bundle presents the 2019 Second Edition of Eclipse Phase, the tabletop science fiction roleplaying game of transhuman survival from Posthuman Studios. After losing Earth in a war with AIs, transhumanity disperses throughout the Solar System and beyond, struggling to survive. In a typical Eclipse Phase game, characters belong to Firewall, a secret cross-faction organization that protects … Continue reading Eclipse Phase 2E Bundle & After The Fall
The Sane Prepper Mantra: Common Sense Rules for Prepping
"Prepping should be:* Responsible. It is smart and normal to get ready for emergencies.* Valuable. The whole point is to actually benefit from prepping if you should ever need it.* Easy. Don’t waste hundreds of hours digging through incorrect and confusing content.* Affordable. Almost any budget can cover the basics of prepping.* Comforting. Have the … Continue reading The Sane Prepper Mantra: Common Sense Rules for Prepping
The Crane Wife
"'The Crane Wife' is a story from Japanese folklore. I found a copy in the reserve’s gift shop among the baseball caps and bumper stickers that said GIVE A WHOOP. In the story, there is a crane who tricks a man into thinking she is a woman so she can marry him. She loves him, … Continue reading The Crane Wife
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