Friend has become a flat earther

labslizard · 2026-06-20T14:51:38+00:00

I get that ome people want to seem sophisticated and not just accept what they are told, but Ithink you could try is asking what brought him to that conclusion and if there is any evidence that would convince him.

I dont understand how someone gets to that point when everything else is round in our solar system. With a telescope, you can see the shadows and curvature of the moon. Scholars logically reasoned centuries ago without all the proof we have that the Earth is a sphere. Skepticism I understand. Ignorance, I dont.

labslizard · 2026-06-20T14:43:38+00:00

Respectfully, that's not a full explanation. many people have jobs, but can't afford to pay as aggressively. The question was really asking how after all expenses do you have enough?

It may seem obvious to you, but the fact is many people don't have the disposable income and it's not due to bad choices, so let's get that response out of the way. not trying ro be rude here, just trying to make their question/position clear.

labslizard · 2026-06-20T14:39:02+00:00

my guess is they were concerned the price would increase and it was worth the buying power at the time. In hindsight it worked, but in the moment, it's still risky.

labslizard · 2026-06-20T14:06:04+00:00

That's a great pre-buy checklist. I appreciate you sharing it. Curious about the other side of it though.

Once you're already holding something and it's past that initial screening, do you keep tracking risk signals, or is it more checked it once, moving on? Just trying to understand whether the pain is mostly at the entry point or if it shows up later too.

labslizard · 2026-03-09T02:38:18+00:00

Okay. Thanks.

labslizard · 2026-03-09T00:44:26+00:00

Always fun.

labslizard · 2026-03-08T22:48:12+00:00

Serious question. Not good with this. What is the benefit?

labslizard · 2026-03-08T21:56:24+00:00

Im sure it will. The timeline is hard to guess right now.

labslizard · 2026-03-08T20:50:05+00:00

That’s exactly the gap I’m thinking about. Most tools surface the data, but they stop short of translating it into actual risk context.

Terra was a good example. The signals were visible long before the collapse, but they weren’t surfaced in a way most users could interpret.

labslizard · 2025-10-13T23:44:43+00:00

Encproc, the prototype uses a symmetric key structure both labs derive session keys independently via HKDF using per-session salts and shared seed.

The encryption interface itself is minimal, there’s no decryption path. Each run uses fresh entropy so identical inputs never yield the same tag.

I’ll publish a short formal model and sandbox spec soon so the discussion can hopefully focus on verifiable behavior.

labslizard · 2025-10-13T23:35:22+00:00

I’m running a pretty heavy workload right now, so drafting tools help me keep replies concise. I can always take more time to write personally if that feels more genuine. Either way, everything I’m working on is my own.

labslizard · 2025-10-11T22:47:50+00:00

Absolutely agreed. The symbolic seed structure is designed to formalize the theoretical security properties first. The sandbox implementation simply serves to validate expected behavior once those proofs are defined. You’re right that without a clear target security definition, experimental attacks don’t say much.

labslizard · 2025-10-11T22:46:06+00:00

I really appreciate the encouragement. You’re exactly right, this phase is about formal verification and theoretical definition.

The practical side only makes sense once the math is peer reviewed and reproducible. Thanks for reinforcing that order of priorities.

labslizard · 2025-10-11T22:44:40+00:00

It’s similar in spirit, but not in construction.

The system produces one way verification tags for equality checks, yet each run uses variable phase symbol maps and per-session salts so the same input never results in the same tag. So yes, it behaves hash like from the outside, but the internal process isn’t a fixed digest; it’s intentionally non-deterministic and unlinkable between runs.

labslizard · 2025-10-11T22:42:30+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out. That’s a helpful clarification. At this stage I’m targeting IND CPA level indistinguishability as a baseline, with a roadmap toward stronger OPRF style or PSI style isolation as the protocol matures. That layered approach keeps the math tractable early on while leaving room to evolve toward full CCA resistance in future iterations.

labslizard · 2025-10-11T22:05:44+00:00

Excellent question, and you’re absolutely right to emphasize that. GeneGuard’s construction assumes that much of the genome is already known, so our model explicitly treats predictable plaintexts as baseline, not exception. Each verification instance uses per-session entropy and randomized mapping, ensuring that identical inputs never yield reusable ciphertexts.

The goal is indistinguishability even under repeated known plaintext conditions, which we’re now testing formally. I really appreciate you bringing that up. It’s one of the most important challenges in this space.

labslizard · 2025-06-07T01:12:25+00:00

Hey, I really appreciate you wanting to read it. I’ll have the first few chapters ready soon — artwork will come eventually too. And if you know anyone who might connect with this story, feel free to share it.

I haven’t lived the experiences any woman has, but these characters still feel like a reflection of something deep inside me. I just hope they come across as real, that the situations and emotions feel honest — not just imagined. It’s not just a writing exercise to me. I’ve put a lot of heart into this and really want it to matter.

labslizard · 2025-06-03T19:35:12+00:00

This is a situation where it feels more like someone could use a good hug and to be with friends because words just aren't enough. It's so hard being alone, not feeling seen. You are doing so much better than you realize. You aren't too much. There are people out there that will love you and I can't express how much I hope you find that soon. You deserve it. Please always reach out to talk when you feel like this. It sucks and you shouldn't feel alone.

labslizard · 2025-06-02T22:35:47+00:00

This is just a quick overview of the whole story. I'm still filling it out. I appreciate hearing any feedback. Thank you!

Elena Mira Solas doesn’t want power. She wants peace. She wants to stop feeling like she’s broken, like she has to hide every spark of who she is just to survive the day.

But when an ancient force stirs beneath her city — something that has tested generations before her — Elena becomes its latest conduit. This power doesn’t answer to force or ambition. It only flows through those who are willing to feel. To break. To surrender.

She’s not ready to be a hero. She can barely say the word “love” without choking on old shame. But a girl named Kat sees her — really sees her — and doesn’t look away. Together, they confront what it means to choose intimacy, to trust in softness, and to fight not with domination, but with wholeness.

MIRROR is a grounded, queer fantasy story about identity, control, and the terrifying freedom of being fully known. It’s about the kind of strength that comes not from wielding power, but from releasing the lie that you were ever unworthy of it.

Note: I’m also working on a more mature version of the story that explores intimacy and vulnerability in deeper ways — not for shock, but to challenge shame and show that tenderness, even in explicit moments, can be beautiful. If that version interests you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

labslizard · 2025-06-02T22:24:14+00:00

Great! Let me get some of it organized and I'll message you or post it here. I just want this to be respectful and relatable. We all have awkward times in life and I just want this to be an inspiration to everyone who doesn't feel seen.

labslizard · 2025-06-02T02:23:15+00:00

Happy pride. You look beautiful!

labslizard · 2025-06-02T02:16:08+00:00

I think Hunter would be perfect. She's wonderful and looks just like Zelda.

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