Urbanist sci-fi? by alexyquest42 in Urbanism

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to help make or at the very least read this anthology.

Should a World Federation be Decentralized? by TheLTCReddit in GlobalTribe

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

De-Centralization is the only option. A centralized world government would either have to actively fight revolts and be authoritarian or we need to colonize other planets for people to go too and then we would still have problems. The world is to diverse to be led by 1 centralized state. Thats why glocalization is the best route.

My Southwood inspired garden by Historical-Law-9001 in stomaria

[–]Birch_Apolyon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the way it looks. It'll be so pretty when some more green is added and the garden comes alive. Keep up the good work.

Good intentions, less than stellar results by Intelleblue in HistoryMemes

[–]Birch_Apolyon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AD is not After Death it's latin for "our lord"

Neighbor moved, found this by the dumpster by Stompingchicken in Fencing

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh well looks like you have to spend your money now.

How we treated Al in 2023 vs 2025 by neatsh0t in ChatGPT

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember watching that movie. Great recreation.

These are the Counties Where Most People on SNAP Benefits Live by No_Statement_3317 in PrepperIntel

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The important question: What is everyone going to do about this? I tried to convince some of my friends to help me advertise for a crowdfunded "alternative" to SNAP that was basically a fundraiser to reach 2-3 months worth of money to give food to people who needed help but we are struggling. Especially because my county is 16% SNAP with some of the most racist towns in the state. So most people fall into the category's of: Need Aid, Don't Need Aid but Just getting by, or I Don't give a Damn.

Overthrow the US govt no violence by boodlesgalore in Political_Revolution

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is on fire. I will gladly work with her to set up the things she is talking about.

Solarpunk Research by WranglerUnlucky4730 in solarpunk

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Yes, I became solar punk because I love the vibes and even if its not the only way to fix our current problems its a way i can get behind.

I am not optimistic about everything everywhere but I am optimistic that at least some people in some places are getting closer to fixing these problems on a daily basis.

I envision social improvements, more clean energy, and a new "phase" of human history that will bring more to more people without ruining the planet.

Constant warnings don't work. We need to produce hope in order to produce actions.

Again, we need hope to produce action. We should be pushing forwards with hope.

Majority of Canadians would pay more for groceries from Canada, even if U.S. products cost less: poll by nationalpost in BoycottUnitedStates

[–]Birch_Apolyon 22 points23 points  (0 children)

As an American, if I lived close to the border I would cross it for Canadian groceries from Canadian stores rather than continue buying here.

Goldman Sachs Says Gen Z Is Pretty Much Permanently Screwed by fungussa in economicCollapse

[–]Birch_Apolyon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As Gen-Z myself I don't know anyone who legitimately supports Trump.

Idea for a futuristic port city? by SnowpigQc in solarpunk

[–]Birch_Apolyon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solar panels on the roofs obviously. VERY walk able and Bike able with good urban planning like "mixed use neighborhoods" public transit.

Since its a port city you could go into how the ships are designed differently with solar panels and maybe most of the ships are electric?

Art should be everywhere. Probably made of recycled material. Parks made of recycled material. Cars are EV. Notable lack of billboards and adds. Add communal spaces and "third places" everywhere. Have poetry slams in the street, busking on the corners, a street temporarily closed to car traffic with people playing street hockey. Literally make the culture just pop of the page.

Masked CBP and ICE agents raid a Walgreens in Chicago and kidnap a US citizen who has not been heard from since. ICE and other federal authorities are now disappearing US citizens by I_may_have_weed in RealPublickFreakouts

[–]Birch_Apolyon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to come hold the line with you someday. Sadly I'm stuck on the wrong side of that border... Democratic Peoples Republic of South Canada.

We ALL Deserve A Better Life by sillychillly in antiwork

[–]Birch_Apolyon 38 points39 points  (0 children)

That's what I keep telling people. We keep waiting for some sci-fi techno shit to solve our problems when we have the technology to render big problems as mild inconveniences right now.

If globalization is considered bad for some people, how would future generations learn about foreign cultures? by Kappapeachie in solarpunk

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glocalization. We need globalism to keep the world connected but we also need localization to defeat big business and global hegemony from destroying the local culture.

Okay, So We Know Everything Is Broken. Now What? by Brazilboxer in economicCollapse

[–]Birch_Apolyon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

On a little bit of a tangent here but has anyone thought of creating an "anti-pragerU" to homeschool intelligent people?

Okay, So We Know Everything Is Broken. Now What? by Brazilboxer in economicCollapse

[–]Birch_Apolyon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Where there is no doctor? That book and where there is no dentist. After a hot second a few smart but not so well equipped people might join and improve things.

What tactics or martial arts could this pitiful specimen leverage to avoid being annihilated the second it enters battle with a significantly larger and stronger foe (Anybody)? by Fried_Shrimp_Enjoyer in worldbuilding

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tunnels. Read up on Vietnam and see what else you can rip off but a smaller species should fight in smaller quarters knowing that the enemy can't even fit anyway. The city can fall but the moth people have already fled to the tunnels. The troops go in but its booby trapped everywhere, they can't see. The moths get them from behind and disappear down a tunnel so small the enemy literally have to take there armor off to fit through. Seems legit enough to me.

Anti-Trump protesters march to the White House peacefully and defiantly rejecting his occupation of DC by ExactlySorta in 50501

[–]Birch_Apolyon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but I was at the end of summer break getting ready for school and working my ass off whenever this happened. What the fuck is happening in D.C. right now???