We are all just costumes death wears for a season. Gran’s story continues, focusing now on the industrial city of Highmount, once just a military fort at the edge of the empire, where the air is thick with acrid smoke and the relentless clatter of machinery. This environment sharply contrasts their experiences in the continent now far beneath them, south of the Divide. As they navigate the cobblestone streets, engaging in covert activities, the pervasive tension and secrecy of their quest in hostile territory come to the fore. Eluane’s disguise and interactions with the local populace reveal the burdens of past alliances and failed revolutions. A rendezvous at a seemingly innocuous location for strategic discussions reveals diverse motivations and histories. Eluane’s tales come into focus in the context of present struggles, highlighting the cyclical nature of history. Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.? This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.? This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future.?Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.?

I like this post from Val as I've been noticing this same transformation myself. In the music industry, long gone are the times when you'd get at best a single or two from your favorite band in 2-5 years between albums. Now, artists don't bother with albums, a single is enough. It is faster to produce one (and keep listeners more engaged), you can make a single track better sounding when you don't have to think about how it fits in the concept of your album, and you can afford to spend more time polishing just one track. Streaming money is dripping, so why bother and live in a studio for years? Based on the chart in your post, I'd say I'm somewhere between the first two cultures – traditional and modern: I watch sports but don't play, I read newsletters and ask Gemini or ChatGPT to give me a summary of an article before reading it in full (this helps avoid reading "noise"), I prefer movies over videos, I'm a 100% an albums listener, I don't care about images a lot, I prefer emails and messengers, and I am an old-school monogamous partner. What's my take on the dopamine culture? I don't know where it leads us, but I don't want to be a part of it. I try to spend less time on my phone and choose productivity apps like Duolingo, email, and tailored news. I've prioritized reading this year and starting to remember how reading used to bring me joy. Movies are more time-consuming than videos, so watching shows on YouTube is still a choice, but that's more a family thing (I like watching my favorite movies over and over, and my wife prefers shows, so I obey). When it comes to music, I am one of those who patiently listened to all of the Tool's albums hundreds of times and was the happiest person on Earth when they dropped an album after 13 years of silence. This shift in me trying to rebuild my focus muscle started after I read the "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari. A very powerful book that highlights the importance of being able to focus on one task for long periods of time and how this is becoming a forgotten skill. It is becoming a very valuable asset in the world of TikToks, Instagram stories, ADHD, and a decline in reading. This skill is something I would deliberately develop as a young professional. Not saying that it doesn't apply to the older generations, but it feels like younger ones are more affected by the inability to focus. My advice? Read for at least 30 minutes every day, stay away from your phone as long as possible, learn to meditate, go for a walk without headphones, learn to prioritize your tasks.

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I always feel like a newly reawakened super genius when I listen to NPR, The Moth Radio Hour, RadioLab, and, of course, TED Talks ( aka Technology, Education and Design Talks ). Ze Frank, with this TED Clip, reminds us all of a vitally important globally-distributed document from The Early Days of The Internet, and in this particular historic situation, email ... Frank begins his oratory recitations of this prescient eComminique Immemorum at ~2:03 Ze Frank: Nerdcore comedy https://lnkd.in/e6BeNvjy My question to you, my friends, is this ... Was it spam? A scam? Or perhaps a message from The Future of Technological Progress being sent back through time as an indicator of Our Self-Created Post-Truth Human Condition I like to call 'A State of cyberSurrealism'. Reality, like it or not, is now essentially 'Mixed Media Reality'. A plug 'n play menu of readymade AI-generated options to build a continually-shiftable 'Mode du Jour' for your Humanesque Operating System. It's time for a Re-Design for the majority of our Civic-Social Systems, most of which have been hijacked by Corporatiin X oh so long ago.

We are all just costumes death wears for a season. Gran’s tale transitions between the immediate challenges faced by the characters and reoccurring themes of memory and story. Their train journey to Sevgorod, with its smoke-filled skies and grand desolate architecture, conveys the Empire’s might and underlying corruption. As the train travels, the characters face a confined, claustrophobic atmosphere, confronting fears and histories. Elena’s personal crisis, intensified by the imminent danger to her home city, highlights her vulnerability amidst the larger conflict.? Then, they encounter some surprise visitors... Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.? This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.? This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future.?Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.?

Blow-Up?deals with the themes of transience and elusiveness. How do you develop such a theme in a movie? Well. You make a lot of things?transient

Blow-Up?deals with the themes of transience and elusiveness. How do you develop such a theme in a movie? Well. You make a lot of things?transient

"Where is The Muppets show when we need it most?" Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo—where are you? In a world bursting with noise, digital overload, and unhappy people, we could use the timeless absurdity, creativity, and unapologetic honesty of The Muppets. Think about it: a show where a talking frog and a diva pig didn’t just entertain—they tackled life’s chaos with humor, music, and a kind of analog magic we’ve lost in today’s world of endless scrolling. Pure ART. The Muppets didn’t need CGI or algorithms to make us think, laugh, or feel. They just leaned into being wildly creative, totally ridiculous, and somehow profound. (I am going to look if I can find an episode with David Lynch...) So, why don’t we have them now? A show where creativity doesn’t get watered down, where the uncomfortable truths are wrapped in humor and a catchy tune, and where we’re reminded that the world isn’t supposed to make sense—it’s supposed to be fun. What do you think? Could we use a little more Muppet energy right now? Let’s ink it out. ???? #TellTOM #FrustrationsMatter #CreativityUnleashed #BringBackTheMuppets #NonlinearThinking

A few things Science says can help you become more creative: A walk in the park on a sunny day (and use your phone as a voice recorder). Seeing a comedy show (happiness helps). Surround yourself with interesting people.

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