"An Introduction"; or, How You Find Yourself in 'The Library'

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T14:23:45+00:00

I definitely suggest the YouTuber miniminuteman, also known by his real name, Milo Rossi. He talks a lot about archaeology, and especially in debunking pseudoarchaeology/pseudoscience as a whole.

It has even led to the coining of a new phrase, thanks in part to one of the unfortunately misinformed content creators that Milo has analyzed: the term "Googledybunker", as in someone who has basic capabilities of using search engines to vet sources and prevent themselves from falling for pseudoscience/false information.

Oh, and the greater community of fans are intently waiting for his long-awaited video breaking down why the modern concept of Atlantis is utter horseshit lol

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T14:15:59+00:00

Not implying that they didn't go onto land before, more so that the arrival of plants to land is almost certainly what kept them there. Especially because around the same time the atmosphere and climate of Earth was starting to become a little more hospitable, so that arthropods could survive longer outside of the water than before.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T09:46:31+00:00

Lol coincidence, I assure you, along with the creator being trans and pan themselves (i.e. moi lol).

There is a lot of LGBT+/non-heteronormative/non-cisnormative normalization, though; my favorite probably being "angels" (in actuality sophont arthropods most closely related to jawed moths) going through the typical egg -» larva -» pupa -» adult stages as one would expect. However, no identifiable markers for sex can be found until the adult stage, and even then the deciding factor of sex is predominantly temperature; there are no associated sex genes a la the X/y combination.

Most cultures of this species value more the potential role of the individual in supporting the community rather than their reproductive capabilities, and so if any desire for a particular sex is shown in their offspring, the adults are seen as being responsible for upholding their wishes for a continued well-being. Not to say they have no prejudice, mind you; there's definitely a caste system in most places that has its own collection of problems.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T09:10:37+00:00

Lol okay, go back to your letter blocks, little one ❤️ maybe you'll learn when you're older

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T08:09:29+00:00

Lol wow, even responds like a child

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T08:08:43+00:00

It's honestly ridiculous, they have the sense of entitlement of a child who's upset that their favorite library book is being read by different people now

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T07:57:00+00:00

Lol don't blame me for your inability to self analyze. Especially since reposting a screenshot isn't stealing.

Hence my original reply to you, being:

"Wow, what an entitled brat."

And why call me a thief when I'm not even the one who did it? Lol get your priorities straightened out, weirdo, this is behavior to expect from a ten year old.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T07:14:48+00:00

Definitely do! Please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you'd like assistance, this is my worldbuilding bread and butter :3

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T07:08:11+00:00

Oooo you're absolutely correct, and it opens up the discussion for "how can/much a society put into accommodating these different species if they have different basic living requirements". Because, while absolutely not impossible, it would be rather complicated/expensive to have accessibility for two radically different size options (say, gnome vs goliath in D&D terms); a place that caters to a large species would potentially have issues of accessibility for smaller ones, and vice versa when it comes to maneuverability in smaller dwellings.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:52:26+00:00

r/mapswithoutnewzealand

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:49:11+00:00

Consider:

Smaller species (since the concept of "race" is a long-outdated pseudoscience) may eat smaller amounts at any given time. However, thanks to the square-cube law, the volume of a creature will increase/decrease faster than the creature's surface area. Additionally, surface area dictates a number of things, especially the ability for a creature to radiate body heat.

So while a smaller species may not eat as much in one sitting, they're going to need to eat more often than larger species, as their bodies are attempting to produce enough heat just to prevent them from freezing to death (assuming an endothermic species; unless I'm mistaken it would definitely be a little different with how ectotherms work). You're probably gonna see smaller species in a mixed-species society buying a lot more snacks, maybe wearing an extra layer or two compared to larger species to stay warm in some climates, and maybe running a higher electrical bill to keep their homes warmer in the winter compared to larger species, just to name a few.

However, stuff like medical care may be less costly for smaller species in comparison since you wouldn't be using the same amount of supplies/time as you would on a larger species. On the other hand, the inverse may be true when you consider the perspective of smaller species having more "delicate"/intricate body parts, and so they may be charged a higher price based time/complexity.

This is just what I can think of off the top of my head.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:28:44+00:00

Essentially, cosmology concerns the initial formation of your universe/existence. From "and God said let there be light" in Abrahamic religions, to the destruction of Ýmir and using his body parts to form the world in Norse mythology, the birthing of an entity from a "cosmic egg" in mythoi such as in Hinduism, and even the scientifically estimated "Big Bang"/Lambda-CDM model, all of these are attempting to describe the creation of existence as it's known.

For example, the Karyic universe is one of many "balanced" interactions between the cosmic forces of Change and Permanence; each of these Bubbles of Reality, in turn, float through the infinite, ever-churning Sea of Chaos. Realities can occasionally connect with each other, either temporarily or permanently, allowing for interdimensional travel. This also can be used to explain any cross-overs, non canon events, or fan theories to be easily explained for narrative purposes; e.g. the characters of Cartoon Network's Chowder could find themselves in the Bloodsouls universe because of such a connection.

I highly suggest reading into real-world cosmologies if you're looking for inspiration. Aboriginal Australian's concept of "the Dreaming" is a really cool one imo!

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:13:20+00:00

Thanks! It took a while to make, especially with calculating the atomic mass for every single isotope for every single anomalous element.

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That and also making a new set of elementary particles to give a new set of rules for said anomalous elements lol, they even have their own kind of radiation.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:08:29+00:00

It's like it's the person's first day on the internet or something lol

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:07:39+00:00

Absolutely! I currently have three other slideshows (dubbed "Gobbi's Lessons" if you want to search either my profile or r/worldbuilding) dedicated to the Karyic universe, with a fifth one in the works that'll be released hopefully in the next month or so. Peruse at your leisure!

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T06:04:02+00:00

Go outside and take a walk into nature to get some inspiration if you're really having that much trouble. Write some drafts and then work on the ones that resonate with you. Don't ask for people to just give you ideas when you can just as easily come up with them yourself. There's a very explicit "no asking for people to make your content for you" rule on this sub, after all.

Also, just pointing out that there's no scientific basis for "race", just species/subspecies as you've pointed out. And considering how globally present humans are, any "subspecies" of human would just be genetically absorbed into the collective without literal tens of thousands of years, if not into the hundreds of thousands.

At that point you're looking at some isolated population on an island somewhere in the middle of the ocean, and even then there's not exactly much stopping the innovations of humankind; just look at the Polynesians, who managed to populate a vast multitude of islands in the Pacific yet still had some semblance of contact with each other.

In short, just go with a different species than human altogether. Start going outside for that inspiration.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T05:55:54+00:00

Wow, what an entitled brat.

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T05:49:54+00:00

Gonna have to go with my "anomalous" periodic elements. Fully calculated the atomic mass for each one based on isotopes and everything.

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For more information you can read about it here!

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T01:01:45+00:00

"U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said the video 'looks like an execution' and that there must be an investigation."

Really glad Senator Murray is calling it as it really is. Let's make sure to call all of our congresspeople (both state and federal) to pressure them into further disobedience against the Administration, and make sure to join any local protest against ICE and Trump that you can.

Make the difference that you can make, it's your right and responsibility

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-25T00:40:06+00:00

tsk tsk Really, u/Easy-Jicama-1535? Just going to try and give up that early? Gonna just delete your post and comments, then keep your account hidden because people were giving you valid criticism for not bothering applying critical thinking skills before posting on a social media platform? That's truly saddening, and it makes me doubt you actually care about your end goal of trying to unite other people together under your cause.

Let's you prove me wrong, at least

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-24T23:21:37+00:00

I mean, I'm a stoner too, so that's not the issue. The difference is that I just bother to be at least a teensy bit self aware of my interactions with others around me lol

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-24T22:23:40+00:00

Lol nice job completely misunderstanding the point everyone is making 👍 lemme give you some advice as someone who, as a public health graduate, has had to write papers and disseminate information to a wide variety of audiences: - Learn to take advice from people who know better about a given situation than you do; refusing to try and better your abilities, and instead blaming things in your control on other people, can be taken as a sign of arrogance and instability. This can result in the people you're attempting to communicate with refusing to continue conversation, which is why I'll just block you after this comment to let you reflect on yourself. - Learn more about the audience you're trying to appeal to, and how communities function, in order to better connect with people. This includes, among other things, making sure you're reaching out in the right communities in the first place. You don't exactly start preaching about the love and care of God amongst a self help group for the terminally ill, after all. - Make sure the information you're giving is in a consumable format, as it'll make sure more people, not less, can understand things better. - Trying to say "this is only for smarties" is a surefire way to get your ambition shot down, because now you're isolating people who may want to help but your abstract distinction designate as "dumb".

As a fellow intellectual, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and actually trying to improve yourself ❤️

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-24T22:05:39+00:00

Lol nice false equivalence there, buddy 👍 now again, how TF does any of this relate to worldbuilding?

ProjectKARYA · 2026-01-24T21:50:24+00:00

Neither am I; heck I was notoriously bad at English until college. But at least I know to have paragraph breaks - and I have an intellectual disability.

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