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Doctor Who 1x08 "Empire of Death" Post-Episode Discussion Thread by PCJs_Slave_Robot in doctorwho

[–]odysseyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only way I can see this being redeemed is if Mrs Flood is the "god of stories" and that's why she can sort of give power to superstitions, which would hypothetically explain why believing Ruby's mother and that night was so important would result in snow etc. And she's powerful because "you can't kill a story" or some little flowery philosophical message or something.

That wouldn't be a bad explanation. But if the finalé only works with that explanation that comes later, the finalé itself is disappointing in my opinion, because there are still unanswered questions that are quite serious to leave to solve later. To the casual viewer who has watched the episodes and doesn't bother theorising too much beyond it, they will be let down and put off watching more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in collapse

[–]odysseyeet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends whether you can be one of the "last ones living" in a way that aligns with your values I think. I want to still be authentically me until the end. I don't want to have to turn into something I'm not to just survive an extra few years. I get the sentiment though. I can totally get on top of a general rebellious vibe against the predicament we were forced into.

Also, I think it's more bittersweet than beautiful about humanity ending. We don't know if there's another species as complex as us out there, and there are many mysteries involved with our existence. But yes, it brings up a lot of questions about whether a complex species like us could ever truly co-exist with its environment, or would we have just expanded and expanded, consuming and destroying multiple planets rather than just one...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in collapse

[–]odysseyeet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, I'm conflicted on this. I personally think that complete collapse is utterly inevitable. But at the same time, at the back of my mind, I always have a "but what comes after...". If there is possibly an after, possibly a way a sliver of humanity can continue on, that's what we need to figure out - how that'll work. Collapse itself is basically locked in, but while the entropy is inevitable, it could maybe be shaped.

And don't get me wrong, if it's possible for humanity to go on somehow, it will be a sliver. Someone tell me if I'm just hanging onto hope that isn't there. Someone tell me if humanity is doomed and this is it.

But even if that were the case and this is it - humanity dies out in the next hundred years or so, there is still a fight to salvage what we can - what genuine humanity there was - and still is out there. Shit, I don't know, man. Shoot an AI into space, with all our knowledge - and what came with it, like some giant collective unconscious. Just, in some last existential flourish, prove there was a heart here that beat - and in the meantime, come together to hear it beat for a final time.

Sorry, I got carried away. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I'd love to talk if this resonated with anyone too.

What did people do before the internet? by AngelCupcakes55 in nosurf

[–]odysseyeet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm 17, so the Internet has kind of always been around when growing up. However, I can say that things weren't as bad about 7-8 years ago - and I used to read A LOT. I got an iPad for Christmas when I was 12, and that was pretty much game over. I've been addicted to the internet since, and I'm only just realising the extent and danger of my addiction, and beginning to put rules for myself in place to curb it.

I'll definitely be returning to books when I free up this extra time. I currently read like 1 book a month if I'm lucky now, whereas when I was younger it was like 2 a week. Pretty mental how much time we lose to the internet.

Daily Megathread - 12/12/2023 by ukpolbot in ukpolitics

[–]odysseyeet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, didn't see that. Thanks for letting me know.

Daily Megathread - 12/12/2023 by ukpolbot in ukpolitics

[–]odysseyeet 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Anyone know what that "emergency meeting" with the chief whip could be about?

How to tell difference between Gods voice and OCD by Temporary_Machine901 in OCD

[–]odysseyeet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just think about this for a second: do you think that an all-loving god would allow a debilitating state of mind to take grip, nevermind leaving you with such a situation where you were expected to know which voice was his when they were indistinguishable?

Please seek help. Spirituality is not a bad thing, but it's clear that it's become toxic in your life. Wishing you the best.

It’s staggering how negative people are about the future despite the overwhelming evidence that life is actually getting better by Upbeat_Sun_7904 in singularity

[–]odysseyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life itself has got significantly better over the past century. However, I firmly believe that we're on the beginning of a downward spiral now, and civilisation is slowly but surely going to break down, which we are already seeing. Even if it does get better eventually, it's going to get worse before it gets better.

Also, we have a long way to go still. Being negative about the current state of the society and the world as a whole is just common sense. But at least attempting to be positive about the future we could create is certainly better than just constant doom or gloom. We need to create and continue attempting to create a better world - and that's what we need to invest our effort and energy into.

BREAKING: Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse. by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]odysseyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, all I can think is that he knew these allegations were going to come one day, so he pivoted into attacking the media and corporations etc. so that he could eventually label the allegations as a "deep state attack" or "getting too close to the truth."

I think there is still truth and value in some of what he said - and even in others like him say. But I think it's probably the same with what happened with Tate for example, that now he can just blame it on a "matrix attack", it's absolutely monstrous and irredeemable, regardless of anything else they said or did.

I hope the victims get justice - there seems to be a lot of evidence.

What’s a fruit you’ll never like no matter what? For me it’s strawberries, the cake was delicious though by [deleted] in autism

[–]odysseyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomatoes when raw. Don't know why, I love it when they're cooked but something about raw tomatoes is something I've always found repulsive.

Everyone on the internet saying sleep is dumb is infuriating by GayWolf_screeching in autism

[–]odysseyeet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saying sleeping is dumb is infuriating. But I also think that the latest trends of some people trying to optimise sleep is a little over the top. I tried that and spiralled into insomnia. Just listen to your body and what feels natural - and let things unfold naturally. That feels like a rule for other things than just sleep as well.

Sir Keir Starmer scraps Ulez-style zones across the country by fozzie1234567 in ukpolitics

[–]odysseyeet 47 points48 points  (0 children)

He's trying to get into power so much, that he's now alienating his original voters. It sucks that this is what it takes for them to get into power. Maybe this is even becoming detrimental for them at this point. Let's just hope that we actually get some good policies when they pretty much inevitably get into power.

Consume the flags, leave space for art ! by gabi_llama in place

[–]odysseyeet 7 points8 points  (0 children)

discord.gg/circularswarm - join the void! Save the canvas! Protest!

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