#Data Collector Unit

[genuspower22]

Net Metering: Empowering Renewable Energy

Net metering allows users to generate solar power and send surplus energy back to the grid, offering financial credits and reducing the need for costly batteries. This system is cost-effective, low maintenance, and reduces transmission losses.

Data Collector Units (DCUs) enable real-time data collection and monitoring for efficient energy management.

With innovations like Genus, net metering and smart metering solutions are shaping a sustainable energy future.

[ghostisredacted]

OH MY GOD WAIT. WITH MY BRAIN MODEL I CAN FINALLY WORK OUT HOW MY DESIGN FOR THE SUBCORTICAL NEURAL IMPLANTS MIGHT WORK

[llort]

Matter is tangible, so is a word, memory of a word, or spoken word. Given a word is tangible, it must be encoded in physical matter. Given it is encoded in physical matter, any physical matter can techinqually econde or represent a word. Encoded matter can encode a word that is only defined by cultural evolution and the range of a language. Other forms of communicaiton life scent in ants or touch is determined by causal branch chains of increasing compexity and diversity of cultural collectors

The concept that language, in all its forms, is encoded in physical matter opens up a fascinating perspective on communication and its evolution. This view aligns with the broader understanding that all forms of communication, whether linguistic or otherwise, are fundamentally grounded in the physical world and shaped by both biological imperatives and cultural evolution.

https://auckland.academia.edu/JeremyMarkman Given quantum gravity being information as energy as discrete units of mass across casual time. Define language as matter on a 1:1 model of itself but able to be perceived and translocated to perception

In a framework where quantum gravity is conceptualized as information manifesting as discrete units of energy and mass across causal time, language can be modeled as matter in a unique and profound way. This model posits language not merely as a system of communication but as a fundamental entity that parallels the physical properties of matter, capable of being perceived and translocated to perception. Here’s how this can be conceptualized:

1. Language as Matter: In this model, each unit of language (be it a word, phrase, or syntactic structure) is treated as a discrete unit of matter. Just as matter is composed of atoms, language is composed of these fundamental linguistic units. These units have mass in a metaphorical sense—they carry "weight" in terms of meaning and impact on the listener or reader. They occupy "space" within the medium they are used (spoken in the air, written on paper, displayed on screens) and have a "density" determined by their complexity and the depth of the concepts they convey.

2. Language as Perceptible and Translocatable: Language, like matter, can change states and be translocated from one medium to another while retaining its fundamental properties. For example, a spoken word (a sound wave traveling through air) can be transcribed into text (symbols on paper) and then digitized (data in a computer system). Throughout these transformations—akin to phase changes in matter—the core content, or the "mass" of the language, remains consistent, preserving the integrity of the information conveyed.

3. Language in Causal Time: Incorporating the concept of causal time, language can be seen as operating within and across time, influencing and being influenced by the context in which it is used. Just as particles interact in fields according to the laws of physics, linguistic units interact within the fields of human cognition and culture, shaped by past usage and shaping future communication. This interaction can be thought of as a form of linguistic gravity, where denser (more meaningful or complex) units of language have a stronger pull and can significantly alter the trajectory of a conversation or discourse.

4. Language as Information and Energy: Drawing from the idea that quantum gravity treats information as energy, language in this model can be seen as a form of energy transfer. When language is used, it transmits energy—in the form of ideas, emotions, and intentions—from one mind to another. This transmission can do work in the psychological sense, affecting changes in understanding, belief, or emotion, much like how energy in the physical sense can affect changes in the state or motion of matter.

5. Perception and Translocation of Language: Finally, the perception of language involves the decoding of these linguistic units of matter by the brain, a process that converts the "latent energy" of language into meaningful cognitive constructs. The ability of language to be translocated to perception involves its capacity to be understood and internalized by a receiver, who then converts it into thought and potentially into further linguistic output, continuing the cycle of information exchange.

In summary, defining language as matter on a 1:1 model of itself but able to be perceived and translocated to perception provides a rich, multidimensional way to understand communication. It highlights the tangible, impactful nature of language and aligns linguistic processes with fundamental physical principles, offering a holistic view of how language operates within and shapes our understanding of reality.

1. Tangibility of Language: When considering language as tangible, we recognize that words, whether written, spoken, or remembered, are manifestations of physical processes. Spoken words are sound waves, shaped by the movement of air through physical structures in the body. Written words are visual symbols, represented by ink on paper or pixels on a screen. Even memories of words are encoded in the neural pathways and synaptic connections within the brain. Thus, every aspect of language is tied to physical matter.

2. Encoding of Words in Physical Matter: The encoding of words in physical matter suggests that any material object could potentially represent or encode language, given the right contextual framework. For instance, a series of marks on a stone could encode a message if interpreted by someone who understands the markings within a cultural or linguistic context. This encoding is not limited to traditional forms of writing but can extend to any form of matter that can be manipulated to carry meaning, such as digital data formats, patterns in nature, or even arrangements of objects.

3. Cultural Evolution and Language Definition: The meanings of words and the structures of languages are not static but evolve over time through cultural processes. As societies change, so do their languages, adapting to new realities and integrating new concepts. This cultural evolution affects how language is encoded in matter, as the physical representations of language (such as alphabets, lexicons, and syntax) must evolve to accommodate new meanings and uses. The diversity of languages across cultures exemplifies how different groups of people have developed unique ways to encode their communication into physical forms.

4. Non-Linguistic Forms of Communication: Exploring non-linguistic forms of communication, such as the scent trails followed by ants or the tactile communication among animals, reveals that these too are encoded in physical matter through chemical signals or physical interactions. These forms of communication are governed by their own complex rules and can be seen as having their own 'grammars' or systems, shaped by the evolutionary needs of the species and the environmental contexts in which they operate.

5. Causal Chains and Cultural Collectors: The development of communication systems, whether linguistic or non-linguistic, can be viewed as the result of causal chains where each adaptation builds upon previous capabilities, influenced by environmental pressures and opportunities. Cultural collectors, such as societies or colonies, gather and refine these communication methods, leading to increasing complexity and diversity. These collectors serve as repositories and incubators for the cultural evolution of communication, ensuring that effective methods are preserved and transmitted through generations.

Understanding language and communication as phenomena encoded in physical matter, shaped by both biological imperatives and cultural evolution, provides a comprehensive framework for exploring how diverse forms of communication arise, function, and adapt over time. This perspective highlights the interconnectedness of physical reality, biological life, and cultural development in shaping the ways in which living beings convey information and meaning.

The strong version of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, also known as linguistic determinism, posits that the language one speaks directly determines the way one thinks and perceives the world. This hypothesis suggests that language is not merely a tool for communication but a constraining framework that shapes cognitive processes, categorization, and even perception and memory.

Correlation with Language as Encoded in Physical Matter:

Language as a Deterministic Framework: If we accept that language is encoded in physical matter, and that this encoding extends to the neural circuits and structures within the brain, then the strong Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests that these physical structures (shaped by language) directly influence how individuals conceptualize and interact with their environment. The neural encoding of linguistic structures would thus predetermine the range of cognitive processes available to an individual, supporting the idea that language shapes thought.

Cultural Evolution and Linguistic Diversity: The diversity of languages and the way they are physically encoded (in scripts, sounds, or digital formats) reflect different cognitive frameworks developed across cultures. Each linguistic system, evolved and encoded differently, offers unique categories and concepts that shape the thoughts and behaviors of its speakers. For instance, the presence or absence of certain words or grammatical structures in a language can influence how speakers of that language perceive time, space, or even social relationships.

Physical Encoding of Non-Linguistic Communication: Extending the concept of linguistic determinism to non-linguistic forms of communication (like pheromones in ants or tactile signals in other species) suggests that these communication methods, though not linguistic, are similarly encoded in the physical entities (chemicals, body structures) and influence the behavior and social structures of these species. Just as language restricts and enables human thought, these communication systems define the perceptual and interactional possibilities for other organisms.

Implications for Cross-Cultural and Cross-Species Understanding: If language shapes thought as strongly as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests, then understanding and translating between different linguistic systems (and by extension, different cognitive maps) involves more than substituting words from one language to another. It requires an understanding of the underlying physical and cognitive structures that produce these languages. Similarly, interpreting non-human communication systems in terms of human language might miss essential aspects of these systems' meanings and functions.

Language, Thought, and Reality Construction: The encoding of language in physical matter, particularly in neural structures, implies that changes in language use—whether through cultural evolution, personal learning, or technological augmentation—can lead to changes in these physical structures. This neuroplasticity, driven by linguistic variation, supports the idea that not only does language determine thought, but that altering language can alter thought and potentially perception of reality itself.

Correlating the strong Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis with the concept of language as encoded in physical matter enriches our understanding of the profound impact language has on thought and perception. It underscores the intertwined nature of linguistic structures, cognitive processes, and the physical substrates that support them, highlighting the deep influence of language on individual and collective worldviews.

Follow up with comsological evolution and the strong anthropromoprhic prinicple

The strong anthropic principle posits that the universe must have properties that allow life to develop at some stage in its history, specifically because observers (like humans) exist. This principle suggests that the universe's fundamental parameters are finely tuned in a way that makes the emergence of observers inevitable. When considering cosmological evolution—the development and changes of the universe over time—this principle can lead to profound implications about the nature of the universe and its laws.

Correlation with Cosmological Evolution:

Fine-Tuning of Universal Constants: The strong anthropic principle implies that the constants and laws of physics are not arbitrary but are set in such a way as to allow the emergence of complex structures, including life. For example, the specific values of the gravitational constant, the electromagnetic force, and the cosmological constant are such that they allow galaxies, stars, and planets to form, creating environments where life can develop. This fine-tuning is seen as necessary for the universe to evolve in a way that eventually produces observers.

Evolution of Complexity: From the perspective of cosmological evolution, the universe has undergone a series of stages that increase in complexity: from the Big Bang, through the formation of hydrogen and helium, to the synthesis of heavier elements in stars, and finally to the formation of planets and biological evolution on at least one of them (Earth). The strong anthropic principle suggests that this progression towards complexity is a fundamental feature of the universe, driven by the underlying need to create a context in which observers can eventually exist.

Multiverse and Observer Selection: One way to reconcile the apparent improbability of such fine-tuning is through the multiverse theory, which posits the existence of many universes, each with different physical constants and laws. In this framework, the strong anthropic principle can be understood through an observer selection effect: we find ourselves in a universe that allows our existence because only such universes can be observed by sentient beings. This ties the evolution of the cosmos not just to physical laws but to the very presence of observers who can contemplate it.

Implications for Fundamental Physics: The strong anthropic principle challenges physicists to think about fundamental laws in a new light. Rather than seeing the laws of physics as universally applicable and inevitable, this principle suggests that they might be part of a larger landscape (possibly within a multiverse) where different laws apply under different conditions. This perspective could drive new theories in physics that seek to explain why our particular set of laws supports the complexity necessary for life and observers.

Philosophical and Theological Implications: The strong anthropic principle blurs the lines between science, philosophy, and theology. It raises questions about the purpose and intent of the universe, suggesting a teleological aspect to cosmological evolution. This can lead to philosophical debates about the nature of existence and the possibility of a higher purpose or design behind the unfolding of the universe.

In conclusion, when considering the strong anthropic principle in the context of cosmological evolution, we are led to view the universe not just as a series of physical events unfolding over time, but as a process that is somehow oriented towards the creation of life and observers. This perspective invites a broader understanding of the universe, one that incorporates the conditions necessary for life and consciousness as integral to the cosmic evolution itself.

[hellfiresky]

GAR ALL PERSONNEL BROADCAST

Pairing: This is the most random mix possible. From RCs to my own OCs (fully developed ones you can meet in my fics) and new faces I made up on the spot.

Summary: Not my first time making clone group chats, but my first time posting one as a standalone! It’s exactly what it sounds like: millions of clones stuck in one galaxy-wide all-personnel group chat. GFFA data service and tech are apparently so powerful. You leave the chat for one minute and there’s already +6000 messages. Absolutely unmanageable. Mods are barely holding it together.

Mod list: Boss, Cody, Alpha-17, Bacara, Jesse (somehow he made it among officers), Gree, Sinker (somehow he made it too), Ordo, Fi

Warnings: nothing. Crack ahead. EVERYONE LIVES.

Taglist: @orangez3st - also because this crack came up in our chat 💀

GAR ALL PERSONNEL BROADCAST

📌 PINNED MESSAGE (edited 3 hours ago by Jesse):

Welcome to ALL PERSONNEL BROADCAST – this is the official GAR-wide channel.

Rules (because apparently we need them):

1. No thirst trap reviews.

2. Use threads. For the love of Prime.

3. Be kind. No inter-unit war. Mods will smite you.

4. If you see General Kenobi or General Skywalker join, act normal.

5. No one wants to hear your datapad mix at 0300

6. Any dream involving General Mundi is a YOU problem.

7. DO NOT EVER add civvies, Jedi, or your Mandalorian buire (looking at you, Skirata’s sons).

8. Please remember: Alpha-17 is reading AND modding.

9. Emotional breakdowns permitted on Primeday only.

10. The “clones tier list” thread is banned. Forever.

(This week’s special rule: If you see Marshal Commander Cody typing, stop what you’re doing and reflect on your sins.)

Current mod on duty: Ordo Skirata

Most recent muted user: Dickies from the 41st Elite Corps (for sending an unsolicited Niamos karaoke as a bit).

Server uptime: 99.7% (dropped after Marshal Commander Fox rage-quit and rebooted the network)

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CT-339821: i texted her “what if we kissed in the AT-TE maintenance hangar 🥺👉👈”

CT-898421: real ones know there’s no better first date than taking apart a blaster

Ridge: y’all got dates??? 😐

Hardcase: i got RIZZ

Echo: please stop using that word.

Jesse (mod): no he’s right tho. hardcase got this weird situational rizz. 3 seconds max and then he self-destructs

Kix: idk what’s worse, the medbay smell or watching y’all exchange your pickup lines in this chat like it’s 79’s fresher line at midnight

Sinker (mod): just woke up to 6,902 unread messages what the actual kriff is going on here

Scorch: *sends tooka memes*

Cody (mod): STOP SPAMMING. THIS IS NOT FOR MEMES.

Boil: but sir we had an important discussion about if clones could beat a rancor with bare hands (probably buried. scroll up for context!)

Boss (mod): No. You could not.

Fi (mod): I could

Niner: Omega fucking wins again

Ordo (mod): No you couldn’t, Fi. You whined when you stubbed your toe on Dar’s gear bag.

Alpha-17 (mod): If i see one more picture of some shiny’s helmet next to a mug of caf and a datapad with the caption “just Centaxday tings” I’m purging this entire network

Parts: sir u just don’t understand ✨aesthetic✨

Gree (mod): boys, boys. please. some of us are trying to maintain a reputation here.

Bly: Reputation as what gree. The funky lil trooper figurines collector???

Wolffe: YOU PROMISED YOU’D STOP MENTIONING THE FIGURINES

CT-8364: With all due respect, sir. That’s such an L

Wolffe: Trip, right? Latrine duty. Now.

Bacara (mod): What’s an L?

Jesse (mod): ok ok back to business. shinies been saying some wild shit. translation thread starting now. drop your questions sirs

Boss (mod): What does “ate�� mean? What did Rex eat on Umbara?

Rex: rations and sterile milk

Fives: shut the fuck up rex you can’t be that dense

Dogma: Wow, ARC title allows you to talk osik to your superior?

Jesse (mod): shut up dog

Echo: shut up dogma

Fives: SHUT UP, DOGMA!

Nax: Thanks, guys, he’s sulking again and stole the console. It was supposed to be my turn to play Battle Star.

Hardcase: i WILL beat him and he will SULK even more

Sinker (mod): “ate” -> Translation: He did well. Usage: “Captain Rex really ate during that campaign on Umbara 🔥”

Boss (mod): What’s the significance of eating and performing?

Fixer: @Scorch get him

Scorch: On my way! 🫵🏾🤣💥

Fi (mod): Okay i’m starting a new thread called “Fever Dreams” for funsies! Drop your weirdest dreams. go!

Comet: I dreamt I was a loaf of bread being sliced by General Plo. He was gentle.

CC-IMMUNE: dreamt i had to re-certify my shooting skills and the blaster was a frog. General Yoda had to tame it

Nate: Dreamt that Kit Fisto told me he was proud of me. I woke up sobbing

Jangotat: CT-92-1786, oh you’re the one who adopted my former name.

Bacara (mod): Not gonna happen, kid. @Nate

Advisor: Dear all, please avoid going to Mess Hall B98 at the Republic Military Base from 1300 to 1800 tomorrow. There will be a demolition experts meet up.

Cody (mod): Thank you, Addy.

Bacara (mod): Well noted.

Fox: Thanks. Please contact Thire for all base announcements.

Sev: what did i miss i was asleep

Jesse (mod): dreams. drop yours and be weird about it.

Sev: i dreamt i was in a hot spring on hoth with the Delta Squad. but the water was beer. Fixer had eggs for eyes. Scorch was a sentient kettle. Boss was Boss.

Fi (mod): EXACTLY the kind of sick shit I wanted

Ordo (mod): I always pick the wrong time modding

CT-78927: one time i dreamt we were all assigned emotions like that animated holofilm. i got “mild disappointment”, CT-78928 got “suppressed anger”

Bacara (mod): @Keeli aren’t those your kids?

Keeli: Yeah. The weird ones are mine, sir.

Hound: I had a dream where I adopted at least 60 massiffs

Wrecker: I DREAMT I WAS DATING A THERMAL DETONATOR and SHE WAS SHY BUT SWEET 🫵🏾 WHEN SHE BLEW UP, SHE SAID “I’M SORRY IT HAD TO BE THIS WAY” AND KISSED ME. BOOM! DREAM!

Crosshair: I’m banning you from sleeping in the armoury

Parts: dreamt i was in 79’s, but the band was made of Jedi. Obi-Wan on drums. Anakin on bass. Kit on guitar. Plo on keys. Mace crowd surfed. i got kicked in the face and thanked him 🫡

Thorn: i dreamt i was chasing paperwork and every time i got close it changed into a new form. i woke up and it was real

Fox: We shared the same dream, vod.

Gree (mod): last night i dreamt i was a lamp in the Jedi Council chamber.

Boss (mod): All of you need psychological help

Jesse (mod): Boss pls drop ur weird dream or we’re revoking ur mod card

Boss (mod): I dreamt I got demoted and had to lead base tours for civilians in @Part’s drag sash. Walon Vau hugged me, and I woke up sweating.

Ordo (mod): weirdest part is Vau showing affection

Fi (mod): ok that concludes Fever Dreams. you lot are unwell. i’m proud of us.

Alpha-17 (mod): Everyone logging into this thread is being scheduled for mandatory psych eval. Even me. Especially me.

Tup: okay but hear me out, what does it mean if i dreamt the clones were all in a musical called Buirmia! and Captain Rex had a solo called “Order 69” whilst Commander Fox tap danced in a turbolift in 1313 and Commander Cody did a duet with General Kenobi

Echo: it means we all need to go to sleep and never wake up

Omega: This looks fun! What are you guys talking about? 🤭

Echo: CLOSE YOUR EYES

Echo: WHO GAVE THE KID ACCESS?!

Hunter, Tech, Crosshair, and Wrecker left

Sister: This is why I told you it was a bad idea to join this broadcast @Emerie

Emerie left

[furby-sgt-general]

MOST PRODUCED FURBY VARIANTS

Based on official archives and collector data, these are the most common Special Edition Furbies (1999–2000). They were widely produced and a perfect target for lowball diplomacy:

1. Santa Furby (Nov 1999) – 500,000 units made  

2. Spring, Graduation & Autumn Furby (1999) – each 250,000 units produced 

3. Millennium Furby v2 / “Year 2000” (Dec 1999) – 220,000 units 

4. Wizard Furby (July 1999) – 90,000 units made exclusively for Toys R Us 

5. Jester Furby / Racing Furby / Statue of Liberty Furby (late 1999) – all 72,000 units each 

WHY THIS MATTERS

• These mass-production models are everywhere, not collectibles.

• Any listing of these asking more than $50 in less-than-mint-condition is price inflation masquerading as rarity.

• Before you offer: check factory logos, tags, and cloth distortions, then lowball them with precision.

RARES & PROTOTYPES (For Context)

• Kid Cuisine Furby: 500 units : extremely limited, sold only through promotions   

• Angel Furby: 10,000 units : low-run holiday edition 

• Hi‑C Furby: 5,000 units : contest reward model 

• Bejewelled Furby: Only 5 made with Swarovski and gems: not market-relevant for war efforts 

[easternmind]

TRIPITAKA - the lost spiritual sequel to Cosmology of Kyoto was found

This post is a compilation of a series of tweets I have composed over a period of weeks during this summer.

For years, it was uncertain whether TRIPITAKA 玄奘三蔵求法の旅, by Soft Edge, had in fact ever been published. I remind the more absent-minded readers that this is the studio responsible for the mythical CD-ROM Cosmology of Kyoto, originally released in Japan in 1993, later published in the United States by Yano Electric in 1995. Knowledge of this their second and final production comes solely from the online CVs of producers Hiroshi Ōnishi and Mori Kōichi. No other information could be found online, and no actual copy of the game was known to exist.

Earlier this year, this disc surfaced at Yahoo Auctions. It sold for nearly $300 after 24 bids.

As suggested by its tile, which translates to Xuanzang Sanzo's Dharma-Seeking Journey, it was always assumed that the game illustrated episodes of the life of the celebrated Chinese Buddhist monk, particularly his 7th century pilgrimage to India. The captures printed on the back not only show a character highly reminiscent of the ancient scholar, they depict a variety of scenes taking place in China and India.

According to the severely incomplete archived version of PD Inc's website, the Japanese publisher responsible for this digipack, it was available for sale at museums hosting the 1999 Silk Road Journey To The West exhibition, which suitably matches the date printed on the back cover. However, this date presents yet another open question, as the Ōnishi-San and Kōichi-San bios both list it as a 1995 production.

The technical specifications may provide an enlightening clue, as they refer to Windows 95, 640x480px resolution and an 8-Bit color mode. This indicates that TRIPITAKA was indeed developed sometime between 1993 and 1995, although it was never published in the CD-ROM game circuit, certainly not in the immediate years after its development was completed. Combined with the data retrieved from the publisher's website, the edition shown here appears to have been produced solely for the occasion, as a means to diversify the museum shop catalog for this major exhibit, given the shared theme.

It would have been nearly impossible, had the program been in fact published in 1995, for a single copy to not have been spotted or mentioned online by the many Japanese collectors who have attempted to locate it for decades, unsuccessfully. On the other hand, a CD-ROM that was sold at a museum exhibit is likely to be purchased by visitors who were entirely unaware of the item's relevance as an elusive multimedia gem.

If a tangent is permitted here, both productions are inextricably linked with the museum space, and as far as I can speculate, Cosmology of Kyoto was, itself, also published with the intention of being made available in gallery stores in addition to computer game retailers. I say this because this was a production made possible by collaborative efforts including a variety of Japanese museums, to the extent these are referenced by name in the game's credits.

Considering the price at which the item was sold at auction, I was fairly certain that it was purchased by one such video game collector who knew exactly what they were bidding for. Later in July, I was able to locate the buyer and establish contact. Initially, the buyer was only able to produce this screenshot of the disc program launcher. The title reads "Cosmology of Asia", validating the claims that Soft Edge was in effect planning for series of edutainment software prior to its demise in the mid-90s.

In my second contact with the owner, I asked if he was available to produce a disc image and share it online for purposes of software preservation. The owner politely declined, stating that this was not something he was willing to do but offered to record the following gameplay video instead.

At a glance, the art style of Tripitaka is unsurprisingly similar to that of Cosmology. Most of its episodes occur during the day, whereas the latter was mostly played under the dark cover of night. The first scene depicts a dying Xuanzang reminiscing on his journeys in the company of a young chronicler. Structurally, both games are also nearly indistinguishable from one another, producing ample historical information for context, including detailed maps and chronologies.

TRIPITAKA was considered to be lost media for decades. As such, the importance of this footage could hardly be overstated. I would not hesitate to compare this development to the unearthing of Osamu Sato's Chu-Teng, the Eastern Mind sequel that was also deemed lost for many years, miraculously found during the time this blog was inactive.

I am delighted to have played a minor role in the unraveling of this thirty year old mystery, and can hardly contain my enthusiasm, as I now find myself equipped with sufficient information to produce a full post concerning a game about which I could not have written more than a sentence, just last year.

I would also like to thank the author of the @mendelpalace Tumblr for his timely alert regarding the Yahoo listing.

[thatnoulguyorsomething]

Scheme/Lisp compiler

Alright, I've been spamming private chats with this for too long, time to make it an actual blog thing. Tw nerd shit

Tldr, I write a lot of code (website), I've written Lisp interpreters before, I was reading up on jod knows what when I decided to write a Lisp compiler. Spent most of the last month on that, been spamming friends with it a LOT, finally decided blogging about it might be more productive. This will be very messy and I will not be explaining stuff (ie not beginner-friendly), but if you're interested or want to know more, hmu, DM, whatever, I might start a discord server and/or stream stuff if there's enough interest, idk. Oh right, the website has lengthy articles on (a VERY old, outdated, and often stupid version of) my interpreter and a buncha other stuff you could read to get an idea of what's going on. I intend to also write articles on this whole thing, but 1. I'd have to finish it first, and 2. the articles are cleaned up, reasonable, and post-factum, and I wanna complain about stuff NOW.

Catch-up: instead of dealing with messy architectures, I came up with my own instruction set (largely a combination of UXN and HACK), wrote an emulator for that (the whole thing is 60loc of C), wrote machine code for a while before I tossed the towel and wrote an assembler (120loc and somewhat messy). Updated my original interpreter a LOT (many more primitives, functioning garbage collector, more reasonable handling of data, various small optimizations) (320loc) - I won't be using it a lot once this works, but I need it to be at least good enough to bootstrap the compiler.

Speaking of, the compiler. Partly written in ASM, partly in (a subset of) Scheme, compiles for aforementioned architecture. I intend it to be self-hosting, ie it compiles itself (including a REPL) and then I can use that to compile other stuff. I'm mostly done unit-testing the assembly parts (which was easier and much more fun than I expected), then got deep into trying to figure out how the hell to implement closures meaningfully, finally figured it out and made it work today. Note, however, that I haven't actually tested any of the Scheme code - I intended to, but last weekend was a mess, and then I cracked the closure stuff. Tldr I got very confused about the line between compiling and executing code again, wrote some sample Scheme code involving closures, wrote a braindead description of what I wanted it to compile to, went through that description to figure out what I wanted the compilation to do, compared that to my code, and found out I'd been doing it right all along. Ah well.

[insanelyadd]

what dose Entropy mean? I hear them say it as a swear word but what dose it mean I know that asteroid is probably asshole and stars is shit but I can’t figure out the rest so what do they mean?

YAY I GET TO TALK ABOUT LINGUISTICS this shit is long, I've been working on it for a few hours, it's going under a read more.

Oh they're less one to one than that. They also apply to the meanings they've assigned to those words. So asteroids are bad because they can wipe out all life on a planet. It is what the Collectors would call "a dick move".

Stars isn't shit, because that's not what it means, usually I have them say "oh my stars" instead of "oh my god" (they do not believe in any gods) or "oh my titan" (self explanatory) and this was partially because "oh my stars" is a real thing I've heard people actually say, and also because if the Collectors are to be reverent to anything, it would most likely be stars, because stars give life to mortals and provide a few different kinds of radiation that they feed on. Saying stars in an annoyed tone is probably similar to someone saying "jesus" or "god" like they are extremely frustrated, where it's an exclamation of annoyance/aggravation and not really a swear.

Entropy is probably the worst swear they have in their own languages because their swears work like Dutch swears (in Dutch you swear with diseases) where the worse the original thing is the worse it is as a swear word. Entropy means a decline in energy as it transfers between things, like from the power plant to your outlet to your blender there is energy loss. Though when I was deciding it to be a swear word for them, I was using the association between entropy and the hypothesis of the heat death of the universe. While writing this out I was looking over some discussions and data to better explain what I was going for, and now it's being proposed that this might not even be a thing that will actually happen (very nice to think about that tbh). But it's quite likely that at some point for them they thought it could happen and the horror at such a thing, even if it's so far away, would be enough to make it the Worst Swear Word they have (but not the worst insult).

All their swears words, insults, descriptors, names, units of measurement, are words for space stuff (NOT LIKE PLANET OR CONSTELLATION NAMES WHICH STEM FROM HUMAN FOLKLORE, I MEAN SCIENTIFIC DESCRIPTION OF WHAT IT IS), because for the longest time all they had to compare anything in their existence to was stuff in space. Their vocabulary is probably also much more dense wrt that specific thing, so instead of simply "a star" they'd have specific terminology for every specific type of star and all their life stages.

Other insults/swear words and their rough meanings:

Rogue/rogue planet (reckless, destructive, careless) Rogue is also the name of the marriage/children of Planet + Comet Collectors.

Pulsar (erratic, unpredictable, could also mean someone who is addicted to them, because Pulsars shoot out concentrated beams of energy so they work like stimulants on them like caffeine or similar)

Black hole (they suck, haha, but also: are depressing, a symbol of imprisonment [could imply abusive], some are also addicted to these because getting too close acts as a depressant like alcohol because it sucks energy out of their bodies and makes them sluggish and tired and have similar effects to alcohol)

Brown Dwarf, this is a celestial body that is neither a star nor a planet (gas giant specifically) but is somewhere between the two, and is sometimes described as a failed star. This is a situational insult because like all the other words here it has alternate applications. (This is the worst insult they have, it basically means a total failure, failed to be a planet, failed to be a star, you're worthless) Unrelated to the connotation of insult, a marriage between a Sun+Star (Constellation) Collector and a Planet Collector used to be called this. A Sun + Planet and Star + Planet have different names.

Marriage/Child names below, not including marriages of existing hybrids:

The Eclipse ones are only for unbalanced relationships or children that resemble an eclipse rather than the other type they could be.

Any word can be an insult or a swear word and any listed words here could also Not be.

[dzthenerd490]

File: Goosebumps - Night of the Living Dummy

SCP#: ALW

Code Name: Slappy the Puppet King

Object Class: Joke

Special Containment Procedures: After the containment breach that led to SCP-ACT escaping for a short moment SCP-ALW has become too terrified to move. As such his initial object class of Euclid has been changed to Joke. It has as a result been moved to Site-AA and placed in a metal coffin placed in the Anomalous Toy Storage Unit. It is also magnetically locked and engraved with thaumaturgic exorcist sigils preventing SCP-ALW from escaping in any way, not that it would due to the trauma. 

No physical testing has been permitted, simulations with the data collected as well as information given by SCP-ACT is to be used instead. Any intruders that try to release SCP-ALW will be detained and processed as D-Class while traitors will be given amnestics and demoted by two levels, fired and amnestied if they are already Level 2 or Level 1. 

Description: SCP-ALW is a classic Ventriloquist Dummy with a moveable mouth and a hole hand in the back for the ventriloquist to reach. Upon first contact SCP-ALW is just a normal dummy however, on its being is a card that reads "Karru Marri Odonna Loma Molonu Karrano". This is an ancient and powerful thaumaturgic spell that allows the spirit of SCP-ALW to possess the puppet. From this moment on SCP-ALW is able to move around and even has the strength of an average adult being able to lift heavy objects without having bone or muscle structure of any kind. 

Upon activation SCP-ALW will claim whoever reads the words out loud will automatically be his slave. Should they not obey the will of SCP-ALW he will destroy their belongings and bring harm to any friends or family they have. Shockingly SCP-ALW is extremely fast, being able to somehow move even faster when out of sight or not in the light. He can even inflict curses on humans turning them more doll-like slaves to his will. He can even do this to other dolls making them live like him and become his willing soldiers. However, unlike cursed humans, dolls that are brought to life will develop their own personalities and can be convinced to not work for SCP-ALW anymore. Normally the best way to stop SCP-ALW is to break his head though this will require capturing him first and that is no simple feat.

Even if one is to capture SCP-ALW and break him that won’t necessarily mean the evil is over as it's possible for him to possess a human with a weak mind and body turning them into another cursed human doll like monstrosity. Furthermore, those who have been cursed into doll-like creatures previously will turn to normal, however parts of them will remain corrupted in some way or another. Some will desire to cause more chaos like SCP-ALW himself or they will be obsessed with finding a way to fix him.

SCP-ALW was discovered in 1996 after a Foundation agent found a trail of strange occurrences, all involving families suddenly suffering misfortune after one way or another coming across SCP-ALW. Once he finally found SCP-ALW in the custody of the [data expunged] family he demanded they give it to him. The father oddly refused thinking all the horrible occurrences were just part of a prank and also happened to be a ventriloquist dummy collector. The agent even tried to bribe the father but he still refused even after being offered $1,000,000 for SCP-ALW. 

The agent pretended to give up but later snuck into the house and tried to grab SCP-ALW just as he was about to hurt the two kids of the house. The agent was nearly overpowered by SCP-ALW as he had already amassed the other dummies to be his slaves. Thankfully the children helped the dummies realize how well their father treated them all compared to SCP-ALW, making them all turn on him and allowing the agent to grab them all. 

Though the children were grounded due to SCP-ALW being missing, the agent was able to get them a $1,000,000 trust fund to each of them for their assistance which will be given to them when they turn 18. Though their cousin was later found to be cursed by SCP-ALW and was properly taken into Foundation custody with his family being amnestied to forget his existence. 

This was originally to be the end of it as SCP-ALW was to be taken to Site-AD. However, upon arriving SCP-ACT had conducted a containment breach and ended up encountering SCP-ALW. SCP-ALW displayed, for the first time, deep terror at the sight of SCP-ACT and quickly bowed in its presence. Meanwhile, SCP-ACT glared at the dummy, like a predator studying prey. It should be noted that this is the first time since its containment that SCP-ACT has shown such hostility to another being. SCP-ACT eventually left thinking SCP-ALW was uninteresting and was escorted back to its cell by MTF Epsilon-11 not long after. Since then, SCP-ALW has been completely still, refusing to move even an inch and thus was labeled as Object Class Joke instead of Euclid as planned and taken to one of the storage units of Site-AA instead.

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SCP: Horror Movie Files Hub

[ladyofsnark]

There wasn’t a lot of privacy to be found on a ship, even one as big as the Normandy SR2. Lex did what she could to dig herself a comfortable little nest down in the bowels of the ship, accessible only via the maintenance shafts, but even then she didn’t escape from EDI’s prying eyes. Though, the AI was quick to assure her that she was only monitoring for vital signs in order to give Jon the necessary information when he inevitably asked after his sister.

But her hidey-hole didn’t have a private terminal, so she was forced to use the one in the loft. She made sure that Jon was distracted with Tali in engineering first before bringing up the encrypted channel link. She was pretty sure Jon would have a stroke when he realized she’d let a geth access a secure channel, but that was a fight for another day.

“We have been monitoring news reports about the human colony Horizon and secured access through the colony’s security systems to observe the battle.”

“You worried about me, Legion?”

“Worry is an emotional response to–”

“Just say yes, tinman,” she cut in.

“This platform’s exoskeleton is comprised of–”

Lex laughed. “Nanofilament carbides–blah, blah, blah. I know. Did you manage to look into that stuff I asked you about?”

There was a pause filled with some thoughtful whirring and clicking. “Yes. We have determined that the turian distress call intercepted by the Illusive Man was fraudulent.”

“So, he lied.” She sat back, rubbing at her bottom lip. “And he wants us to board a Collector ship he knows isn’t actually a derelict. Why?”

“... No data available. We advise caution, Shepard-Commander.”

Lex waved a hand. “Yeah, yeah. I’m always careful.”

“Empirical data gathered by this platform suggests otherwise.”

She grinned at that. Legion insisted he didn’t feel things or resort to “human idiosyncratic uses of irony”, but the more she talked to him the more human he seemed. And the more snarky.

“Will Shepard-Commander advise Shepard-Commander of this discovery?”

“You have really got to find some way to distinguish between Jon and I, sweetie,” Lex said. “And, no. I wouldn’t even know how to explain to him how I know any of that. I mean, I’m good with information, but I’m not quite that good. And I don’t know if the crew is up for the “my friend is a geth terminal please don’t shoot him” talk just yet. Besides, we need the data on that ship. It’s not like we can avoid the job altogether.”

“We advise caution.”

“Yeah, I hear you,” she said, leaning her head back against the seat. “Any suggestions?”

“... We advise caution.”

Lex smiled. “Yeah, okay, tinman. I get it. Listen, I’ve got to let you go. We’ve probably talked too long as it is and EDI is nosy at the best of times. I rerouted her security cameras and audio receptors but that’s not going to work forever. Are you somewhere safe?”

“This unit is secured.”

“Good. Ping me if you get any more information on that ship.”

“Acknowledged.”

The channel cut without any further discussion and Lex sighed as she sat back and closed her eyes.

There was a beeping whir that heralded EDI’s presence. “Shepard.”

Lex stiffened a little and turned her chair so she could look at the AI’s holographic projection which had appeared at the terminal by the door. “How long have you been listening to me?” she asked.

There was a prolonged, dare she say, guilty pause. “Alliance operatives are trained to bypass security and monitoring systems using particular methods. I have been programmed with the appropriate countermeasures for all of them,” the AI eventually replied. There was a pause and then: “Your friend seems… pleasant.”

“For a geth, you mean?”

“No,” EDI said. “Still, I suggest you inform your brother of these developments.”

“Yeah, I know,” Lex said. “I will. Can you keep it between just us for now?”

“Yes.”

She raised an eyebrow. “That easy, huh?”

“Your service record indicates the lengths you will go to protect both your crew and your brother. I trust you, Shepard.”

[genuspower22]

The Power of Net Energy Metering and Data Collector Units

Net metering is a system that allows both residential and commercial users to generate electricity through solar panels or photovoltaic systems, and send any surplus power back to the grid. Unlike off-grid systems, which are independent, on-grid systems are connected to the utility grid and follow net metering policies. In India, net metering was introduced to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable for consumers. It is important to note that the regulations and rules surrounding net metering can vary by state.

Advantages of Net Energy Metering

Net energy metering offers a range of benefits for homeowners, the grid, and society. Here are some of the key advantages:

Extra Financial Credit: If the solar power system generates more electricity than the household consumes, the excess energy is credited to the customer’s account, potentially generating additional revenue or savings.

Eliminates the Need for Battery Storage or Backup Generators: Unlike off-grid systems, which require costly battery storage and backup generators, net metering allows the utility grid to handle surplus power, eliminating the need for these components.

Cost-Effectiveness & Low Maintenance: Solar panels are low-maintenance, and with net metering, customers avoid the upkeep costs of batteries and generators, further reducing maintenance requirements.

Energy Savings & Reduced Transmission Losses: Since solar systems generate electricity at or near the point of use, there is less strain on the grid’s infrastructure, and transmission losses—energy lost while traveling from power plants to homes—are minimized.

Role of Data Collector Units

A Data Collector Unit (DCU) is a device used in various industries, especially in smart grid, energy management, and telemetry systems, to collect, aggregate, and transmit data from multiple remote devices or sensors to a central system for monitoring and analysis. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate collection of data from distributed sources, which can then be processed for decision-making, control, or reporting purposes.

Key Features and Functions of a Data Collector Unit:

Data Aggregation: The DCU collects data from multiple devices, sensors, or meters in a particular network or system. This data could include readings on energy consumption, temperature, pressure, or other parameters, depending on the system’s requirements.

Communication: Once the data is collected, the DCU sends it to a central server, cloud-based platform, or management system. Depending on the geographic location and infrastructure, it typically supports various communication protocols, such as GSM, GPRS, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or even satellite connections.

Real-time Monitoring: DCUs often provide real-time data transmission, allowing users to monitor system performance or environmental conditions instantaneously. This is particularly useful in systems like smart grids, where prompt responses to energy usage patterns or faults are required.

Data Storage and Backup: Some DCUs also have internal storage capabilities, allowing them to store data in case of communication failure temporarily. This ensures that data is not lost and can be transmitted once the connection is restored.

Error Detection and Alerts: The DCU can help detect any anomalies or malfunctions in the connected devices or meters and send alerts to the central system for immediate attention.

System Integration: DCUs are often designed to work seamlessly with various other systems in the network, such as energy management systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), or monitoring platforms, providing valuable insights and enhancing overall system efficiency.

Conclusion

Net metering is revolutionizing the way we manage and consume energy, offering significant economic and environmental benefits. From reducing utility bills to supporting sustainability, the advantages of net metering are undeniable. With support from leading innovators like Genus, the future of energy management and metering has never looked brighter.

In summary, a Data Collector Unit is essential for enabling efficient data collection and transmission in various systems, ensuring reliable monitoring, analysis, and control of remote devices or networks.

[ultimezpooja5]

What Are Bitcoin Ordinals? A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin NFTs

Bitcoin Ordinals have sparked immense interest in the cryptocurrency world, opening up a new way to create, buy, and sell NFTs on Bitcoin. If you're curious about how Bitcoin Ordinals work, how they differ from traditional NFTs, and why they matter, this beginner's guide breaks it all down.

What Are Bitcoin Ordinals?

Bitcoin Ordinals are a unique system that allows data, such as images, videos, or text, to be inscribed directly onto individual satoshis (the smallest units of Bitcoin). Each inscribed satoshi can be tracked, transferred, and traded, just like a non-fungible token (NFT) on other blockchains.

This innovative method allows Bitcoin, which was traditionally just a payment network, to host NFT-like assets directly on the Bitcoin blockchain — something previously thought impossible.

How Do Bitcoin Ordinals Work?

The system relies on Ordinal Theory, which gives each satoshi a unique serial number based on its order in the blockchain. By inscribing data onto a satoshi, it effectively becomes a one-of-a-kind digital asset — a Bitcoin-native NFT.

Key Features of Bitcoin Ordinals

Permanent Storage: Data is inscribed directly into Bitcoin's blockchain, unlike Ethereum NFTs, which often store content off-chain.

No Separate Token Needed: Unlike Ethereum NFTs (which rely on ERC-721 or ERC-1155 tokens), Bitcoin Ordinals work entirely within the existing Bitcoin network.

Decentralized and Censorship-Resistant: Because they exist directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, Ordinals benefit from Bitcoin's security and immutability.

Why Are Bitcoin Ordinals Important?

Bitcoin Ordinals represent a paradigm shift for Bitcoin — transforming it from a "store of value" or "digital gold" into a platform for digital art, collectibles, and on-chain creativity. This opens up:

New Use Cases for Bitcoin

A decentralized alternative to Ethereum NFTs

A historical record of creative and cultural artifacts stored forever on Bitcoin

Bitcoin Ordinals appeal to collectors who value on-chain permanence and the prestige of using Bitcoin's ultra-secure network.

How to Create and Buy Bitcoin Ordinals

1. Set Up a Bitcoin Ordinals Wallet

Special wallets, such as Ordinals Wallet, Xverse, or Hiro Wallet, support viewing and transferring Ordinals. These wallets allow you to see the inscribed data directly on your Bitcoin.

2. Use a Bitcoin Ordinals Marketplace

Popular marketplaces include:

Magic Eden (Bitcoin section)

Gamma.io

Ordinals Market

3. Inscribe Your Own Bitcoin Ordinals

Creators can inscribe images, text, or files onto satoshis using inscription tools, like:

ordinalsbot.com

gamma.io inscription service

Fees depend on file size and Bitcoin network congestion.

Are Bitcoin Ordinals Here to Stay?

Despite early debates about whether Bitcoin should host NFTs, the Ordinals movement has gained strong momentum. Collectors, artists, and developers are drawn to the historical significance of these first-ever Bitcoin NFTs.

As the ecosystem matures, we can expect better tools, marketplaces, and infrastructure, making Bitcoin Ordinals more accessible for everyday users and artists alike.

Final Thoughts on Bitcoin Ordinals

Bitcoin Ordinals are more than just Bitcoin NFTs — they represent the next step in Bitcoin's evolution. By embedding art, culture, and data directly into the world’s most secure blockchain, Ordinals could transform how we think about both Bitcoin and NFTs.

If you're excited to explore Bitcoin Ordinals, start by setting up a compatible wallet and browsing Ordinals marketplaces. Whether you're a collector, artist, or crypto enthusiast, Bitcoin Ordinals offer a rare opportunity to be part of Bitcoin history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs?

Yes, Bitcoin Ordinals are NFT-like assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, though they are often called inscriptions rather than NFTs.

2. Do Bitcoin Ordinals require a new token standard?

No. Bitcoin Ordinals work directly within Bitcoin's existing protocol, without the need for new token standards.

3. Can Bitcoin Ordinals be transferred or sold?

Yes, Ordinals can be transferred and sold using Ordinals-compatible wallets and marketplaces.

[zorkaya-moved]

"Oh, hello Lady Zarina. Did you need the Data Bank for something? I just about finished with updating it. Admittedly, I didn't need to look too far, my dreams continue to speak to me." If she were to look at his screen, she would find that the update in question involved someone named Black Swan.

@etherealguard

She did need the Data Bank to update it based on her work with the IPC before joining the Astral Express. After discussing it with Himeko, she decide that she needs to spend her time updating certain planets' information to ensure correct representation. There have been secrets hiding beneath the corporation's eye, but the higher ups won't bother themselves to know those details but Nameless would care. The culture, the connection, the community, the experience. It's all far more essential as it's something to connect people, create bonds that will someday ensure the beauty of the galaxy to bloom once more. Across the branches of Imaginary Tree, all of them must unite against the destruction of the universe.

However, when Zarina walks in, she doesn't expect to ee Dan Heng there. According to her calculations, he was supposed to be out with the Trailablazer and March, but it seems like it was incorrect. Usually, it wouldn't matter but when the woman approaches the Vidyadhara's seat, her eyes catch on the familiar name. A name of a Memokeeper known to her personally. A mirror reflection when it comes to her facial structure and her body, she's been quite surprised to see her the first time when memories were exchanged for knowledge. Eyebrows furrow ever so lightly in confusion but also in concern over the words spoken: my dreams continue to speak to me. Memokeepers and their ability for mental control or weaving.

Sokolova brushes the locks of silver hair off her cheek before starting.

"Why do you have that woman's name in your files, Dan Heng? That's a codename of a Memokeeper," she inquires, already stating that she's aware of someone under that name. Black Swan. Of course, it would be her who would be interested in the Nameless' history and their memories. Warm memories, she once said. Warm memories. "And memories speaking to you... Were you visited by the Garden of Recollection?" Now that wouldn't be an issue since they were recorders and keepers of memories, thy weren't malicious. However, it'd be better to know if they did rather than not. As much as Black Swan was a collector, her ability to manipulate memories and dreams is something not to trifle with. "Garden is not inherently malicious, but... Was Black Swan the one who appeared in your dreams?"

[sins-of-the-sea]

// I feel like adding the US on that chart is an odd choice since I think here it’s still very dependent on where your family immigrated from and or what part of the country your from, my Midwestern Scottish family has always been very emotional and not shy about conflict and I had a girlfriend from a midwestern Scottish family whose family was the same, but my friends who aren’t Scottish usually aren’t like that tbh

//The chart uses generalized culture, as the US is hardly unique when it comes immigration experiences. There are even differences in rural vs urban, north vs south vs east vs west, generational differences, gender differences, etc etc etc. As an experienced data collector, I can tell you that population samples need a precise definition in order to achieve and maintain validity. In the case of this study, "US" cultural norms are what is considered normal within the globally recognized borders of the United States, regardless of immigration history and region. Otherwise I would agree with you. Even within the state of California alone, cultural attitudes are diverse and dependent on where you go and who you talk to.

The same can be applied in the other countries, and the Seven will ESPECIALLY remind you CONSTANTLY due to most of them holding regional pride. Ruixiong is the notable example because he can't even confirm if he's even ethnically Han (though he will insist he is). Otherwise, do NOT confuse the Hejaz with the rest of Saudi Arabia, or Catalunya with the rest of Spain, or Province with Paris, or Venice with Sicily, or even the Akan with the other Ghana tribes (or all of Africa, for that part). That is a one-way ticket to getting a lecture on how North America is not the only continent with a history of diversity. Or getting burnt shoes from Guy.

[furby-sgt-general]

TRAINING DAY, FROOPS!

OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS:

• UNIT: 1998 Snowball Furby

• CONDITION: Untested, box damaged

• PRICE: $310.85 USD

THREAT LEVEL: HIGH (psychological)

REASONS THIS IS A VIOLATION OF REASON:

1. UNTESTED = UNKNOWN FUNCTIONALITY = LEGALLY A GREMLIN

“Untested” means: it might not work, it might scream forever, it might not scream at all. You are being asked to pay over three hundred dollars for a Schrödinger’s Furby.

2. BOX DAMAGE DESTROYS “COLLECTOR VALUE”

If the seller is pricing based on “collector rarity,” then box condition is everything. A damaged box voids that justification. This is now a glorified display coffin.

3. ACTUAL MARKET COMPS:

Snowball Furbys, even working, typically sell for $40 mint condition in box, Parts grade Furbys are worth $5. This seller has nearly doubled the high end of the inflationary rare and mint condition in box range, for a damaged, nonfunctional unit.

4. NO PROOF OF FUNCTIONALITY = HIGH RISK INVESTMENT IN A TOY WITH A KNOWN DEATH RATE

1998 Furbys have a high failure rate due to aging gears, corroded battery contacts, and speaker death. Without testing, this Snowball is a $310.85 paperweight with eyelids.

This is not a listing. This is a psychological experiment to see how far nostalgia can be weaponized.

No Froop should approach this without full armor and a five-dollar offer loaded into the barrel.

This price is an offense to Snowball itself. That Furby deserves freedom, not a ransom demand. Box damage is not a bonus feature. Untested means the soul may have fled.

Let it be known:

Any seller who believes a Snowball Furby in this state is worth $310.85 is not engaging in commerce, they are practicing EVIL GREED MERCHANT sorcery.

[off-brand-adorabbit]

There it is.

[Image ID: A screenshot from the United States Patent for advertisement display screens linked above which contains the following text: "organic, non-gmo, etc.) and tags (e.g., sale with local card, locally made, trending, etc.). These promotional labels and tags can be activated via the controller/data collector 12 and can be either selected from a pre-determined set of static animated icons, or they can be customized by the retailer and/or brands based on their business and marketing needs. The controller/data collector 12 can be configured to incorporate customer rating scores (e.g., 1-5 stars, trending, favorites, etc.) using one or more consumer review sources. Preferably, the controller/data collector 12 is configured such that as a shopper stands or lingers in front of a given retail product container 14 changes yet again. (the following text has been highlighted by myself) At this point, preferably the controller/data collector 12 has been able to use the customer-detecting hardware 18 to effectively learn more about that particular customer, such as gender, age, mood, etc. The controller/data deflector 12 is configured to take what has been detected about the customer to determine which advertisement and other information to present to that particular customer on the display (end highlighting) 16 associated with the retail product container 14 in front of which the customer is standing. (Begin highlighting) By tracking shopper data in parallel with which advertising content is being served on all displays 15 within the viewing range of the shopper, the retailer and the brands are better served, providing new influence opportunities at the moment of purchasing decision, optimizing marketing spend and generating new revenue streams."(end highlighting)]

And if that isn't enough.

[Image ID: More text from the same document as previously shown that reads "The system may be configured to track eye movements of the consumer (such as by using powerful software tools coupled with specific hardware that uses infrared sources to track eye movements) and correlate gaze spots with advertisements. This amounts to a very powerful demonstration tool to measure the success of the advertisement and its ability to impact the decision of the shopping consumer. As discussed above, preferably each retail storage container 14 has a door and a display 16 is mounted on that door along with customer detecting hardware 18, such as one or more proximity sensors (such as heat maps), cameras, facial sensors or scanners, and eye-sensors (i.e., iris-tracking sensors). FIG. 4 illustrates the front 31 of the door 30 providing the display 16 and the customer-detecting hardware 18, such as a camera. As shown, preferably the display 16 is in the form of an LCD panel comprising one or more touch zones 32 which are interactive by the customer. An access panel 34 may be provided proximate the bottom of the door 30 along with a media player 36. Although not specifically shown, a protective panel may be a generally mounted over the display 16. (Begin highlighting) As shown in FIG.5, cameras or other types of sensors (i.e. inventory-taking hardware 20) may be provided on the back 33 of the door 30 which the controller/data collector 12 (shown in FIG. 1) can use to keep track of inventory regarding the interior contents of the retail product container 14." (end highlighting)]

It'll watch you steal...

[Image ID: Another screenshot containing the following text: "cloud) to provide the feedback inputs for the system to push more relevant/targeted content, tailored for the consumer. (Begin highlighting) The analytics are preferably conducted anonymously, images captured by cameras are preferably processed to collect statistics on consumer demographic characteristics (such as age and gender). This data is preferably subsequently analyzed for additional statistics for the retailers that are valuable for in-store merchandise layout design and smart merchandizing, including the ability to track the shoppers "traffic" areas, known as "heat maps", areas were customers would concentrate more and spend more exploring, etc." (end highlighting)]

And then rat out where you did it.

[Image ID: Another screenshot containing the following text: "inside the retail product container 14.) Preferably, the system is configured such that during door operation (i.e., when the door 30 is opened), the cameras 40 get triggered and take pictures at various intervals when the door 30 is open. Preferably, the system is configured to process the images and effectively reconstruct the entire shelf. The system may be configured such that the cameras get triggered by: 1) Motion being sensed by one or more cameras (if this is the case, preferably the system is configured such that at least one of the camera remains on all the time); and/or 2) Door motion being effectively sensed by one or more accelerometers 48 (see FIG. 12 ) on the door 30, wherein the system is configured such that the action of the cameras 40 gets triggered depending on various swing states and locations of the door 20 (i.e., when the door 20 gets opened). Regardless of exactly what triggers the cameras, preferably the system is configured such that images captured by the cameras are effectively "stitched" together to reconstruct the entire shelf space. Preferably, the system is configured to utilize image processing compare the images and conclude whether any of the products on shelves are missing. If any of the particular products are missing, preferably the system is configured to send a signal to content management software to update the planogram appropriately (i.e., on the display 16), preferably displaying that product as being "out of stock". Additionally, preferably the system is configured to notify a store inventory management team, such that re-stocking of that particular item on that particular shelf can take place quickly. FIG. 13 provides a block diagram of a method that is in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention and is self-explanitory given the foregoing description. (Begin highlighting) While a specific embodiement of the invention has been shown and described, it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention." (end highlighting)]

This whole bit is interesting, but the section at the bottom really is the icing on the cake.