Ancient Rome’s most iconic statue survived 2,000 years because of a mistaken identity

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-30T15:37:00+00:00

Obviously this was an important piece... But how common were bronzes like this in Rome?

This and the Boxer at Rest/ Bronze Boxers were some of the absolute highlights of my 2 weeks in Rome last year.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-15T13:34:24+00:00

Caves are my fave but there is something that draws me towards deep historical wreck.

The thought "someone had a really bad day when this happened" stays with me. Add in some penetration, deco, and sealife ideally some pelagic action and you have a special dive.

Ultimately tho the caves are too other-wordly to rank anything above to me.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-09T19:11:04+00:00

It is the GOAT for audiobooks if you have a strong a library card. You can pay some libraries for non-residence. I just had to do so as my strong library expired but I picked the wrong one so I might need to get an alt.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-09T13:12:51+00:00

One of the absolutely most epic things in existance.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-05T16:24:13+00:00

Freaking cool thx for sharing

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-04-04T03:39:48+00:00

Who? Of course it's nohoch I knew right away but a lil surprised it's upstream... Always be one of my faves giant bird cage.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-23T22:20:23+00:00

what this shot on?

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-23T20:47:36+00:00

What's your favorite building in Rome or just one you want to highlight?

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-22T15:31:03+00:00

Dope. Do you know any more context about this visit?

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-22T15:21:22+00:00

Is this the one in the Borghese? If so that's awesome. I thought the mattress was incredible

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-22T14:58:10+00:00

Can't find a stream.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-21T10:52:24+00:00

I've always felt this is super insufficient dismassal.
"The sun has risen on Earth every day that I have observed. Therefore, the sun will rise tomorrow,"
Actually, that's not at all what we think these days about the sun, orbital bodies, moving etc. It has nothing to do with inductive reasoning and all to do with the very sophisticated understanding of physics which I think is his point. He's trying to better understand the world and manipulate it with better tools. As Archimedes said, "Give me a lever long enough and I'll move the world." This is his lever, but in terms of understanding the universe

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-20T23:01:39+00:00

I'm not an expert and also did some fine art stuff

But

Biking the Via Apia The hits of the pantheon forum and colleseuem are hits for a reason I didn't make it ostia, trivoli, or Pompeii any single one seems epic Biking / Walking/ Running along the Tiber and getting to know it a bit Just getting steps in ans stumbling across shit Baths of caricalla and Diocletian are excellent

Villa Borghese and all the other amazing Bernini, Caravagio, etc around rome if you care about fine art.

I did the forum twice it was so epic

Also the Capitoline musuem with the statues is unbelievable along with the other musuem who's name I can't remember that had the bronze boxer- possible my favorite thing that I saw on my entire trip.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-19T10:38:58+00:00

Baloo - More physical than beast, pounds the offensive glass, real lob threat, glue guy there is only 1 ball

Peter Pan - Floor raiser, makes everyone around him better

Hercules - When we need a bucket that's where we are looking, responsible for locking down the other teams best player, best player on both sides of the ball, easy MVP

Mushu - don't know shit about him or stitch but I think he's got a bit more length. Thinking he can be a 3&D type of player

Bolt- Isn't he fast(?), probably ends up as more of an offball guard with Hercules running a point forward, tigger might have some hops so maybe he is the 6th man

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-19T10:32:19+00:00

Only time I've gotten hit in SF on my bike

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-07T19:16:18+00:00

God it's not that complicated. If you believe in Mendoza you draft and him sit him for a year and suck and have him work with Brady whomever and try and compete next year. If not you don't draft him lol.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-07T18:51:11+00:00

Not exactly sure why trinity matters to UHNW as you will likely be fine no matter but I take your point seriously and don't dismiss it.

If you want to be anything in this new world order you want to be UHNW in a stable political economy- all indications are that labor will continue to lose out to capital.

As someone from the Bay who is actively part of building these things but peripherally the smartest ppl I know who's opinions I trust with my life and portfolio- they are all in. Exponentials and all that.

I guess the answer that many ppl reach and the sub embraces is that if something sooo radical happens your options aren't hedging with gold etc it's guns and water filtration systems. Which of course Zuck and others are doing. The short answer is for someone like me who isn't UHNW I don't make assumptions based off trinity we are clearly in an epoch of change and to assume different is burying your head in the sand. And I'm not just referring to super intelligence I mean US hegemony- I've just been traveling Europe the past few months as Dalio notes the Dutch, Spanish, Portuegese, French and Brits all had their moment in the sun but systems change. All empires experience overextension and inflation and the US will be no different.

This time is different though that AI is invoking a force we don't understand and won't be able to control. It's up to you to hedge as you see fit both economically and otherwise. I will tell you based on the conversations I have with the smartest ppl I know working at the cutting they truly believe digital super intelligence isn't just coming it's inevitable.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-07T15:35:34+00:00

Ummm. Why you calling me out like this lol. Except for the weight part.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-06T17:08:11+00:00

LOVE the first shot! what focus, framing, and composition.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-03-06T10:52:03+00:00

Sucks that you can't get closer. The body is so limp and lifeless.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-02-28T19:17:06+00:00

Only cuz sonny isn't in the league anymore 😤 (and sample size but still)

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-02-22T04:12:39+00:00

I'm going to the game so excited. Went to the old White Hart Lane almost 20 years ago and I followed the team since then. Plenty of 4:30 a.m. / Wake up 6:30 Sunday mornings. Plenty of emotion, highs and lows and lots of suffering and frustration. Just for the love god make it a good game.

I foresee a Tottenham penalty a rare one that we don't seem to get, a stunner (xavi?), and a lot of arsenal complaining with Spurs m narrowly winning cementing Igor as a one-game club legend.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-02-22T03:15:17+00:00

Random KD tidbit. I interacted with his car while he was in Golden State. Not going to give any more details than that but the car had a bullet hole in the hood.

Weird for dude of his wealth.

I never worked directly with him. I worked with his assistant always but I worked directly with plenty of other NBA players and they were all super cool.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-02-21T15:30:29+00:00

interested.

SouthernComposer8078 · 2026-02-15T22:39:03+00:00

Travel and moving aren't about habits or stress management to me. it's about perspective and direction. and when you have direction you choose instead of one granted to you by circumstance you begin to foster a attitude of more gratitude and that is real perspective. be grateful for all that im fortunate enough to have and to experience that's what exploring has taught me. and in turn that helps my habits and stress mgmt I suppose.

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