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Writing Notes: Negative Emotions

One of the more popular psychological theories of emotions is Robert Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions.

Plutchik (1980) stated that there are 8 basic emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, anticipation, anger and disgust.

Plutchik went further by pairing the emotions with their opposites and then creating the wheel of emotions, which serves to elaborate on how complex and interactive our emotions are.

As mentioned, Plutchik paired the basic emotions with their polar opposites to help further develop his theory, so:

Sadness is the opposite of Joy

Anticipation is the opposite of Surprise

Anger is the opposite of Fear

Disgust is the opposite of Trust

Plutchik’s wheel is a strong visual representation of how our emotions present themselves.

As you can see the core emotion decreases as you move outward on the wheel.

Plutchik also used color to represent the intensity of the emotion: the darker the color, the more intense it is. So at its most intense trust becomes admiration, and at its least intense, acceptance.

It’s a fantastic starting resource for helping us further develop our understanding of how our emotions present themselves, how they fluctuate and how they can interact with each other. It has informed further psychological research in this area and is often the foundation from which researchers exploring emotions have based their research (Eckman, 1999, Parrott, 2001, Lazarus & Lazarus, 1996).

Shaver et al (1987) and later Parrott (2001) proposed a ‘tree’ of emotions which broke emotions into primary, secondary and tertiary dimensions.

This includes 6 primary emotions:

Love

Joy

Surprise

Anger

Sadness

Fear

...with associated emotions that develop at the secondary level, and again at the tertiary level. For example, if the primary emotion is joy, the secondary emotions could include cheerfulness, optimism or enthrallment and the tertiary level could include pleasure, triumph or hope.

Cambria, Livingstone, and Hussain (2011) took Plutchik’s wheel to another level and developed ‘The Hourglass of Emotions’.

In their book, they built on Plutchik’s 8 basic emotions and broke them down into 4 dimensions:

Sensitivity

Attention

Pleasantness

Aptitude

They also made distinctions between which of the emotions were positive (joy, trust, anger, and anticipation) or negative (disgust, sadness, fear, and surprise).

Source ⚜ More: On Emotions ⚜ Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

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Fiat Lingua Top 10 for 2024

It's time for the annual Fiat Lingua rewind!

Background: I created Fiat Lingua over ten years ago with the idea that it could be something like the Rutgers Optimality Archive: A place where conlangers could post work that they wanted to showcase, or work that was in progress. We've had tons of contributions over the years, and some standout work I'm really proud of.

Using our fancy statistics program (you know, the free version) we're able to determine the top 10 visited posts for this year (though, note, the numbers for the current year's December post will always be down a little bit, since it didn't have a full month. If you'd like to take a look at it, Carl Buck created a new workable orthography for Klingon from the original!). Here they are!

NUMBER 10

We have a tie...

"A Naming Language" (November, 2016) by Jeffrey Henning: A fantastic (and short!) essay about how to create a conlang sketch (or naming language) specifically aimed at authors. The author, Jeffrey Henning, was the most important person in conlanging from the 90s through the mid-2000s before his seminal website, Langmaker.com, died.

"Down with Morphemes: The Pitfalls of Concatenative Morphology" (March, 2014) by David J. Peterson: Honestly, I'm touched. And baffled. Why this paper, published ten years ago which hasn't touched the top ten the past two years, is suddenly on it is absolutely beyond me.

NUMBER 9

"Afrihili: An African Interlanguage" (April, 2014) by William S. Annis: Afrihili is an a posteriori auxlang from the late 60s that uses Bantu languages as its source. If you haven't read about it, you must. This article took sixth place the past two years, but this year dropped to ninth!

NUMBER 8

"Tone for Conlangers: A Basic Introduction" (April, 2018) by Aidan Aannestad: This is the third time this article has been in the top 10, but it slipped one place to number 8. Conlangers continue to find this introduction to tone quite valuable.

NUMBER 7

"Names Aren’t Neutral: David J. Peterson on Creating a Fantasy Language" (March, 2019) by David J. Peterson: Down two spots from last year, this is my article on best practices when coming up with names in a fantasy setting—even when no conlang is present.

NUMBER 6

"Introduction, A Note on the Terminology and Linguistic Methodology of This Paper, and Section I" (February, 2012) by Madeline Palmer: So...this came out of nowhere. This was an early series that helped me avoid having to do a bunch of work for Fiat Lingua in the early years. I was grateful for the runway! I have no idea why, after more than ten years, the dragon language Srínawésin is now getting attention after getting next to none in the past, but…it's getting attention—in a big way. Anyone know why?

NUMBER 5

"Patterns of Allophony" (April, 2015) by William S. Annis: Definitely one of the most popular papers on Fiat Lingua, William illustrates graphically a number of very common sound changes. This article has been at #3 the past two years but tumbled two spots this year to #5.

NUMBER 4

"Hieroglyphs of Fneise" (April, 2024) by Jason Lynn: New to Fiat Lingua this year and new to the top ten, everyone loved this new article about the hieroglyphs of Fneise, created by Jason Lynn, friend of LangTime Studio!

NUMBER 3

"A Conlang-Venture: A Select-A-Feature Adventure" (January, 2024) by Jessie Peterson: This MAMMOTH .pdf is honestly one of the greatest conlang achievements ever. Clocking in at over 700 pages, Jessie created a hyperlinked choose-your-own-adventure demonstration of how to evolve a naturalistic conlang. This document is nothing short of amazing.

NUMBER 2

"Grambank & Language Documentation: Zhwadi and Its Features" (June, 2023) by Jessie Peterson: Even her massive conlang-venture .pdf couldn't top her incredible resource from last year. This is a short description of how to use Grambank in conlanging with a link to a fillable Google spreadsheet any conlanger can copy and use to introduce their conlang to others. Last year this made #4 on the list, and this year it jumped two spots!

And now for the top viewed article for 2024 on Fiat Lingua...

NUMBER 1

"A Conlanger's Thesaurus" (September, 2014) by William S. Annis: The king is back! Last year my article on how to create a surreal conlang took the top spot. This year? Not even in the top THIRTY! It's like it was wiped off the face of the internet! Whether it's top spot or not, though, William Annis's resource on how to create unique words with unique interrelationships and associations has proved useful to conlangers of all stripes. As a reference work, it is unparalleled in terms of usefulness modulo brevity.

* * * * *

And that's it for 2024! I'm looking forward to posting more conlang articles next year. If you are a conlanger, a conlang-researcher, or conlang fan who has something to say in .pdf format about a specific conlang or conlanging in general, please consider submitting something to Fiat Lingua! We take any and all articles related to conlanging in whatever form you have them. I'm also happy to help you think up ideas, or refine those ideas you have. There is no strong review like in a fancy journal: I just want to get what you have up. I'm especially in interested in hosting personal conlang stories—stories about how or why you started to create a language, or your experience creating your own language—personal stories that are often lost, but are so vital, as there is an absolute dearth of literature about conlangers! If you think you have even the seed of an idea, please get a hold of me! I want to share as many stories and ideas as I can.

[queer-ragnelle]

I hope you don't mind me asking. But how do you create PDF files that you can search through them? Your method is so unique, so I'm curious.

Hi anon!

After I scan a book and have a PDF saved, it can’t be searched. It has to be edited and made that way. So I open it up in Adobe Acrobat. There’s a tool called “Optimize PDF” which has a lot of different features you can fine tune the settings of but essentially what it does is:

Straighten out the text to be perfectly horizontal and level (I try to scan two pages at a time then crop, so raw scans can be a little wonky)

Recognizes the text on the page (which allows key word search, highlighting, commenting, everything you can do with a word document)

Reduces file size (I scan at 300 or 400 dpi, which makes a sharp image, but a huge file, so this compresses it to be easier to store and share)

I find this aspect of scanning to be very valuable, personally, as it can make researching and referring back much easier. Even though I’ve already read these books, searching through for a specific scene is vastly more efficient when you can pinpoint the exact sentence based on a remembered phrase. It’s also nice to be able to highlight those to emphasize a point. Furthermore by reducing the file size it’s much easier to share the information with others. I’m able to attach files to messages without going over limits and I can open the books right from the google drive mobile app wherever I go.

Like if I’m out and about wondering just how much Cherith Baldry loves Kay, I can crack open Exiled From Camelot and do this

2,387 mentions of Kay? Yeah. He’s kind of a big deal. ;^)

But real talk accessibility is an important aspect of my archival work. I try to provide the best version of a scan I can with my limited resources because I don’t know that the book will survive otherwise. Ruth PM Lehmann has passed away, so scanning Blessed Bastard, which only had a limited printing to begin with and now lacks a beneficiary, felt significant to me. The same goes for Peter Hanratty’s The Book of Mordred, which is an English translation of a German story and hasn’t been in print for decades. As for medlit, La Tavola Ritonda and my janky scanner tested my will to live but it ended up being so worth it to see everyone’s thoughts on it! I couldn’t find PDFs of these texts available anywhere, so I wanted to make sure they were preserved in the most accessible state possible for everyone to enjoy.

Anyway I hope that answers your question. I’ve got two books on the way I’m going to scan next and looking forward to sharing! :^) Take care.<3

[puckpocketed]

hi!! I was wondering where or how you do you research for players and teams, and just hockey in general? do you have any favorite blogs or other resources? thank you~

okay picking thru web rot for the sharks primer has prepared me for this one lmao here's the quick answer because i really need to eat some pie and go to bed. Hockey is my all-consuming interest at the moment and I haven't watched actual television or films; or read anything non-academic that isn't about hockey in.... 9 months? If it seems like I am taking in a LOT of information in a short amount of time it's because I am. I listen to hockey things at 2-5x speed depending on if its a video on youtube (locked to 2x), a podcast (3.5x is my ideal speed), or my screenreader (5x) and often take notes, save articles as pdfs to go back to, and transcribe things for fun (only recently am putting my transcriptions as addendums to gifs... very rewarding <3). When not studying for my actual degree, I am reading about hockey or listening to something hockey related or watching hockey or writing about hockey or learning how to play hockey. i am so serious. please don't assume that this is normal, optimal, or even something I would wish upon other people. I am in Love with her in thee most wretched and irrevocable way. She's my hobby in the sense that shes my sun and im building my wax wings and looking directly at her light and thanking her for blinding me. amen.

more seriously, if I'm going down a player rabbit hole I will try many of these things - though not necessarily all of them, and not in this order (and i'm sure i've forgotten one or two things I usually try... lordy):

I go to spotify/apple podcasts and throw in player names just to see what comes up and listen to basically everything.

if they are on an NHL team, there are likely MULTIPLE podcasts dedicated to that team. trawl through their podcast archives, especially post-game podcasts where discussion is happening about their performance. sometimes there are even interviews <3

i do the same with youtube if I can...!

throw their name into reddit, tumblr, twitter and scroll. endlessly. just trawl through everything that I can possibly get my hands on. The more obscure the player the easier this is, because there really aren't that many things to find out about them and not many people are talking about them at all. <- this is how I make contact with people who are the only person that knows about this one (1) guy and then we hold fins forever. <3

find out who the teams beat reporters are. if youre looking into prospects, even juniors teams have people covering them. the writing might not be the highest quality but you WILL eventually find fun details if you go digging.

check: elite prospects articles, the hockey writers articles, find out the player's home town and see if their local paper has anything on them (basically, check any and all databases that use a tagging system or have a functional search engine)

helpful things to tack onto the end of google/youtube/database searches: "media availability" "post-game" "interview" "feature" "profile" "scouting report" "draft" "debut" "review" "highlight" "tournament"

if they're a player from a non-english speaking country it's worth throwing their non-romanized name into google to see what you can get. google translate the website // chatgpt translation are two options - not ideal and not to be trusted 100% over actual translation done by a fluent human speaker.

Instagram stories are the bane of my existence because they're so ephemeral

tiktok is a parallel universe to me. I do not have the app. any browsing I do on it is solely via googling "[team name] tiktok official" and clicking around on my desktop PC. I've only ever done this for M.Chrona's gf (who is much more famous than him) but if you're really doing down the rabbit hole of player research, some of their WAGs will post about them. <- as always, be respectful/not weird.

facebook for older stuff... genuinely makes my skin crawl so I avoid it and its a last resort LMAO but yeah teams used to post on facebook and everything!!! <- again. dont be weird and stalk peoples families or friends asjklakjl

"[player/team name] gettyimages [day/month/year]" <- substitute getty images for: flickr, hockeyshots, dreamstime, alamy

Substack is good for general hockey stuff if you can stomach the dreaded idea of subscribing via email or getting the app <3 I like: Jack Han (hockey tactics newsletter), Sean Shapiro (shap shots), Adam Gretz (adam's sports stuff), Thibaud Chatel <- for the analytics nerds, Alex MacLean <- his Scouting The Scouts series is what got me into substack in the first place, Greg Revak (hockey IQ newsletter) <- this is the one that's got me on development stuff atm SUPER rec because there's gifs and charts and many many hyperlinks included for citations <3

i should do a book rec at some point but uhhhh its getting late and im hungry <3 thank you for asking + reading if you got this far, I hope it was a helpful peek into my process?

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[willows-unnamed-rpg]

Week 2

Overview and thoughts

I decided I want to try to make one post a week with progress on my project, so I figured I should be more transparent on what these posts should look like and some more insight into what I am working towards.

Each post should be up on Monday to highlight what I been working on for this system/game. I intended to release a playtest of the system that will be open to the public. I currently have only myself on the project so progress will be slow but once I have some sort of Alpha test or something I'm comfortable having people run with I'll post a link to a pdf and host it in a pinned post. I know that this will require a lot and my goal is to have a simple adventure module to test out along with some handfuls of additional monsters to play with if you don't want a module. This is ambitious but I need to shoot for the moon

Beginning on the System - TTRPG stuff to be used for my game

I mentioned briefly in last week's post that I wanted to do a point buy based system and I figured I should go into some depth about what I currently have so far.

I like the idea of loosely placing abilities/features into one of three categories based on traditional MMO style features: Tank, Damage, and Support (I am going to change these names, they are not final). I also want some semblance of balance, so trees or pathways make sense, invest more into something and it gets better. I also want things to overlap so it's more a Venn Diagram and less a defined category. I was also thinking to split based on archetypes but that would be limiting I think. I would want my favorite archetypes to work (spell sword, life as a resource) along with other traditional (fighter, ranger) and non traditional styles (using magical objects rather than magic itself, specific weapon oriented builds).

I also think the point buy idea should help with encounter balance since encounters of specified difficulties will be using a specific amount of points and a Game Master can make encounters based on those points (kinda like armies in war games like Warhammer)

The fear here is that the point buy system will lead a player down a rabbit hole of poor build optimization or choice paralysis. I feel poor build optimization can be solved with allowing players to rebuild their character somewhat with a narrative beat (or in game mechanic for when I bring it over to the rpg but a system like that is common across RPGs so it's not a design flaw imo). The choice paralysis is. I think I need to guide players to cool endcap abilities or features along with features that require investing in multiple areas, like let's say applying poisons in combat without taking up turn resources is an investment in some kind of rogue aligned tree and an alchemy based tree. I think I am finding both Pathfinder and Fallout: New Vegas as inspiration for Horizontal Progression.

Now onto what I have so far for Character Creation. I think I am going to be giving the player about 50 total points they can use for creating a character but are required to use 20 for statistics (I am going to be running with D&D/Pathfinder stats) and 10 for Saving Throws as a minimum. I think players should be able to spend more on these if they would like but it would limit how much depth they get at level one. A player's "Heritage" will either cost points, give points, or be point neutral since if one Heritage gives more benefits or Horizontal potential I think it should cost a player and if a Heritage is very flavorful but punishing, the player should be able to try to use their points to help circumvent these issues or play into their strengths.

My issue I see with this could lead into ridiculous brews since how wide the system is. But that also might not be an actual issue. I need to nail down my specific demographic since this is an indie project and won't have wide appeal, I should find a niche and stick to it rather than trying to take on the juggernauts.

Some notes about my research into non-western piracy

I have begun my initial dive into non Caribbean Piracy and I have found some areas of interest I need to dig into, like the Chen Zuyi, a pirate from the 1400 to 1407 and the Wokou. Forgive me for spelling anything wrong as I am so far working off of Wikipedia as a help to find some primary sources.

Chen Zuyi seems like a very interesting character with little info in the West (unsurprisingly). He seemed to rule over Palembang which I happen to know where that is due to EU4 and my love for naval/trade gameplay as I have played the nation of Palembang and I knew they had an event to reform into a pirate republic. So it's really cool to actually learn a bit about this. I need to find some more primary sources about this man but it seems a bit hard with how little there is in English.

The Wokou were pirates who raided Korea and China from the 13th century to 17th. Again similar to Palembang, in EU4 you can play the Daimyo of So on Tsushima and reform into a Pirate Republic with an event referencing the Wokou, so I knew there was something in this region but that was it going into my initial research. Wikipedia has alot more info on this group but it seems to a bit controversial to claim that The Wokou are all Japanese, when there is evidence to point that the early Wokou were from several different ethnic groups where people whole lived on the fringes of society. Which makes me want to draw parallels to pirates during the golden age of piracy but I need to do more research.

Recommended Reading for this week

I noticed that the whole book Elusive Pirates, Pervasive Smugglers: Violence and Clandestine Trades in the Greater China Seas show up during my reading about the Wokou so I am going to try to read that this week off of some kinda of online library or archive (or get it from my local library's inter library loan)

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[the-sacred-now]

Okay here's the resource I've been working on. It ought to be easily printable on a standard piece of printer paper. You can cut it according to specific needs and purposes.

Here's a screenshot, just to see what it is, I don't recommend using this.

Here's a PDF optimized for digital sharing:

Here's a PDF optimized for printing:

Take it, spread it, it doesn't require credit, if you find a mistake, a glitch, or think of a significant improvement LMK.

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The virtual getting to know industry is booming, and if you have know-how or capabilities to percentage, growing and selling online courses can be a profitable opportunity. Platforms like LearnWithChandeep.Com provide super guidance on how to monetize your know-how efficiently. Here’s how you could emerge as a successful path creator and make cash selling online courses.

1. Identify Your Niche and Audience

Before creating a course, determine your niche and target audience. Think approximately:

What talents or knowledge do you own that others would possibly find treasured?

Who will benefit the most from your route?

What trouble does your path clear up

For example, LearnWithChandeep.com offers specialized courses, each catering to a specific audience, such as Faceless Video Mastery Course, Instagram Growth & Monetization, and Business Growth Templates.

2. Plan and Structure Your Course

Once you’ve identified your niche, outline your course content. A successful course typically includes:

Introduction & Learning Objectives: Explain what students will gain.

Step-by-Step Modules: Break down complex topics into easy-to-digest lessons.

Engaging Multimedia: Use videos, PDFs, templates, and quizzes to enhance learning.

Actionable Assignments: Encourage students to apply what they’ve learned.

3. Create High-Quality Content

Course quality is crucial to success. Consider the following:

Video Content: Even if you don’t want to appear on camera, courses like Faceless Video Mastery teach how to create compelling content without showing your face.

Downloadable Resources: Offer worksheets, templates, and guides to add value.

Professional Audio & Visuals: Good lighting and clear audio improve engagement.

4. Choose the Right Platform

Decide where to host your course. You can use:

Self-Hosting: Build a course platform on your own website like LearnWithChandeep.com.

Marketplaces: Sell on platforms like Udemy or Teachable.

Social media & Email Marketing: Promote through Instagram, YouTube, and email lists.

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Use social media: Grow an audience and promote your course.

Leverage SEO: Optimize content for search engines.

Offer Discounts & Bonuses: Provide early-bird pricing or bonus content.

Engage with Your Students: Create a community through Q&A sessions or live webinars.

6. Scale and Automate for Passive Income

Once your course gains traction, you can:

Automate sales funnels with ads.

Bundle multiple courses for higher earnings.

Create membership plans for recurring revenue.

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Writing Notes: Positive and Negative Characteristics

POSITIVE. Mental strength: This ability is acquired by focusing on things under personal command, which reinforces the internal locus of control.

The behaviors that lead to mental strength are identified below (Morin, 2013):

Mentally strong people don’t feel sorry for themselves; instead, they take responsibility for their own life.

Don’t give away their power to others and thus maintain control over their emotions.

Individuals with mental toughness embrace change and are open to being flexible.

Control is placed on things under the person’s influence, such as their attitude.

Pleasing everyone is not a priority. While being kind and fair is important, making everyone happy is not.

There is a motivation for making calculated risks.

Focus on the present and make plans for the future.

Try to make better decisions in the future and try not to repeat previous missteps.

Demonstrate an ability to appreciate and celebrate the success of other people.

Don’t give up after a failure; instead, they keep trying until they get it right.

Tolerate being alone and staying in silence.

Don’t feel that the world owes them something; instead, they create opportunities for themselves by utilizing their own talents and merits.

Real change takes time, and mentally strong individuals understand this, so they’re patient.

These behaviors are positively supported by characteristics such as:

Tenacity: not giving up when things get tough or when problems arise

Confidence: belief in personal ability to find solutions to challenges

Optimism: the perception that the odds are in one’s favor

Adaptability: openness to new inputs and ideas

Self-Awareness: the ability to shift perspective

Reliability: following through with promises and goals

Responsibility: owning up to personal mistakes and errors

Wellbeing: making personal mental and physical health a priority

These and other characteristics help contribute to strong mental health (Half, 2016).

NEGATIVE. The opposite of open-minded, calm, conscientious, and agreeable characteristics are those defined by judgment, neuroticism, and an external locus of control. Some behaviors that fall into this category are:

Inability to accept setbacks

Lack of clarity and decision-making

Low capacity for critical thinking

Failing to build strong interpersonal relations

Always staying in the comfort zone

Helplessness and absence of persistence

Tendency to lean toward pessimism

Weak imagination and an inability to visualize desired outcomes

(Cardone, 2011)

Individuals with high scores in neuroticism often display narcissism, have inflated egos, and are emotionally distant, angry, hostile, and inflexible. These people tend to display the behaviors above.

Yet one key preventer of such negative traits, according to some studies, is self-control. “The more conscientious or prudent people are–no matter their other characteristics–the less likely they’ll be drawn toward harmful or illegal activities” (Chamorro-Premuzic, 2016).

Therefore, by increasing one’s self-awareness, individuals can spot their shortcomings and adopt habits to help balance out their personality traits. In turn, this helps them thrive.

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Top Quora Marketing Tactics for Startups and Small Businesses

 

1. Understanding Quora:

Target Audience: Identify your perfect consumer on Quora. What are their pursuits? What questions are they asking?

Content Strategy: Develop a content material strategy that aligns together with your business desires. What cost can you provide to the Quora community?

Competitor Analysis: See how your competition are the use of Quora. What are they doing well? What regions can you enhance upon?

2. Building Your Quora Profile:

Complete Profile: Fill out your profile completely, together with your call, task name, corporation, and a pro headshot.

Connect Social Media: Link your social media profiles on your Quora account to boom visibility.

Write a Compelling Bio: Briefly describe your knowledge and what you may offer to the Quora network.

3. Finding the Right Questions:

Use the Quora Search Bar: Search for applicable key phrases and topics associated with your commercial enterprise.

Explore Related Questions: When viewing a question, take a look at the "Related Questions" segment for greater opportunities to engage.

Follow Topics: Follow subjects relevant to your industry to live updated on the trendy discussions.

Follow People: Follow enterprise specialists and influencers to learn from their insights and have interaction with their content.

Four. Answering Questions Effectively:

Provide Value: Offer insightful and informative answers that address the question directly.

Be Authentic and Engaging: Write in a pleasant and conversational tone.

Use High-Quality Images and Videos: Visual content can make your solutions more appealing and engaging.

Include a Call to Action (Optional): If suitable, gently manual readers in your website or different relevant sources.

Five. Promoting Your Quora Content:

Share Your Answers: Share your nice answers in your social media channels.

Embed Answers on Your Website: Embed your most popular answers in your website or weblog to exhibit your know-how.

Create a Quora Digest: Compile your first-rate answers right into a downloadable PDF or e-book.

Engage with Other Users: Upvote and comment on other customers' answers to construct relationships and increase your visibility.

6. Tracking Your Results:

Monitor Your Quora Analytics: Track your solution perspectives, upvotes, and comments to measure your impact.

Use Google Analytics: Track website visitors from Quora to peer how your answers are using results.

Experiment and Iterate: Continuously experiment with exceptional tactics and refine your method based totally to your effects.

7. Avoiding Common Pitfalls:

Don't Spam: Avoid self-merchandising and spamming the platform with beside the point answers.

Don't Be Salesy: Focus on supplying value to the community, now not just selling your products or services.

Don't Ignore Negative Feedback: Constructive complaint can help you enhance.

Don't Plagiarize: Always credit your resources and avoid copying content from other websites.

Eight. Advanced Quora Marketing Techniques:

Quora Spaces: Create or be a part of Spaces associated with your industry to interact with a specific network.

Quora Ads: Run focused ads to promote your commercial enterprise or content material to a selected target market on Quora.

Partner with Influencers: Collaborate with influential Quora users to attain a much broader audience.

Host Quora AMAs: Host "Ask Me Anything" sessions to connect with your audience and solution their questions immediately.

Nine. Examples of Successful Quora Marketing:

HubSpot: HubSpot continuously presents treasured insights and resources on inbound marketing and income on Quora.

Neil Patel: Neil Patel, a famous digital advertising and marketing professional, actively solutions questions and shares his expertise on Quora.

SEMrush: SEMrush uses Quora to educate users approximately search engine optimization, PPC, and different digital advertising topics.

10. Key Takeaways:

Be affected person and consistent: Building a strong Quora presence takes time and effort.

Focus on imparting cost: Offer insightful and informative solutions that deal with the question immediately.

Be authentic and attractive: Write in a pleasant and conversational tone.

Track your consequences: Monitor your development and refine your method based totally in your effects.

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Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Growth Explained: From Battlefield to Industry

Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Overview: Advancing the Frontier of Autonomous Land-Based Systems

The global Unmanned Ground Vehicles market is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by transformative innovation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor technologies. With an estimated valuation of USD 3.29 billion in 2023, the unmanned ground vehicles market is projected to expand to USD 6.35 billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period. This momentum stems from the increasing integration of UGVs into critical applications spanning defense, commercial industries, and scientific research.

As a cornerstone of modern automation, unmanned ground vehicles markets are redefining operational strategies in dynamic environments. By eliminating the need for onboard human operators, these systems enhance safety, efficiency, and scalability across a wide array of use cases. From autonomous logistics support in conflict zones to precision agriculture and mining, UGVs represent a versatile, mission-critical solution with expanding potential.

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UGV Types: Tailored Autonomy for Diverse Operational Needs

Teleoperated UGVs: Precision in Human-Controlled Operations

Teleoperated unmanned ground vehicles market’s serve vital roles in scenarios where human judgment and real-time control are indispensable. Predominantly employed by military and law enforcement agencies, these vehicles are integral to high-risk missions such as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), urban reconnaissance, and search-and-rescue. Remote operability provides a protective buffer between operators and threats, while ensuring tactical accuracy in mission execution.

Autonomous UGVs: Revolutionizing Ground Operations

Autonomous UGVs epitomize the fusion of AI, machine learning, and edge computing. These platforms operate independently, leveraging LiDAR, GPS, stereo vision, and inertial navigation systems to map environments, detect obstacles, and make intelligent decisions without human intervention. Applications include:

Precision agriculture: Real-time crop health analysis, soil diagnostics, and yield monitoring.

Warehouse logistics: Automated material handling and inventory tracking.

Border patrol: Persistent perimeter surveillance with minimal resource expenditure.

Semi-Autonomous UGVs: Optimal Balance of Control and Independence

Semi-autonomous systems are ideal for hybrid missions requiring autonomous execution with operator intervention capabilities. These UGVs can follow predetermined paths, execute complex tasks, and pause for remote validation when encountering ambiguous conditions. Their versatility suits infrastructure inspection, disaster response, and automated delivery services, where adaptability is paramount.

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Technological Framework: Building Smarter Ground-Based Systems

Navigation Systems: Real-Time Terrain Mastery

Modern UGVs integrate layered navigation systems incorporating:

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

Inertial Navigation Units (INU)

Visual Odometry

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)

This multifaceted approach enables high-precision route planning and dynamic path correction, ensuring mission continuity across varying terrain types and environmental conditions.

Advanced Sensor Suites: The Sensory Backbone

UGVs depend on an array of sensors to interpret their environment. Core components include:

LiDAR: For three-dimensional spatial mapping.

Ultrasonic sensors: Obstacle detection at short ranges.

Thermal and infrared cameras: Night vision and heat signature tracking.

Multispectral imaging: Agricultural and environmental applications.

Together, these sensors empower unmanned ground vehicles market’s to perform with superior situational awareness and real-time decision-making.

Communication Systems: Seamless Command and Data Exchange

Effective UGV operation relies on uninterrupted connectivity. Communication architectures include:

RF (Radio Frequency) transmission for close-range operations.

Cellular (4G/5G) and satellite links for beyond-line-of-sight control.

Encrypted military-grade communication protocols to safeguard mission-critical data.

These systems ensure continuous dialogue between unmanned ground vehicles market’s and control centers, essential for high-stakes missions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Cognitive Autonomy

AI is the nucleus of next-generation UGV intelligence. From object recognition and predictive analytics to anomaly detection and mission adaptation, AI frameworks enable:

Behavioral learning for new terrain or threat patterns.

Collaborative swarm robotics where UGVs function as a coordinated unit.

Autonomous decision trees that trigger responses based on complex input variables.

Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Segmentation by End User

Government and Military: Strategic Force Multipliers

UGVs are critical to defense modernization initiatives, delivering cost-effective force protection, logistical autonomy, and increased tactical reach. Applications include:

C-IED missions

Tactical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)

Autonomous convoy support

Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) handling

Private Sector: Driving Industrial Autonomy

Commercial adoption of unmanned ground vehicles market’s is accelerating, especially in:

Agriculture: Real-time agronomic monitoring and robotic farming.

Mining and construction: Autonomous excavation, transport, and safety inspection.

Retail and logistics: Last-mile delivery and warehouse automation.

These implementations reduce manual labor, enhance productivity, and streamline resource management.

Research Institutions: Accelerating Innovation

UGVs are central to robotics and AI research, with universities and R&D labs leveraging platforms to test:

Navigation algorithms

Sensor fusion models

Machine learning enhancements

Ethical frameworks for autonomous systems

Collaborative R&D across academia and industry fosters robust innovation and propels UGV capabilities forward.

Regional Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Analysis

North America: The Epicenter of Defense-Grade UGV Development

Dominated by the United States Department of Defense and industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, North America is a pioneer in deploying and scaling UGV technologies. Investments in smart battlefield systems and border security continue to drive demand.

Europe: Dual-Use Innovations in Civil and Military Sectors

European nations, particularly Germany, France, and the UK, are integrating UGVs into both military and public safety operations. EU-funded initiatives are catalyzing development in automated policing, firefighting, and environmental monitoring.

Asia-Pacific: Emerging Powerhouse with Diverse Use Cases

Led by China, India, and South Korea, the Asia-Pacific region is rapidly advancing in agricultural robotics, smart cities, and military modernization. Government-backed programs and private innovation hubs are pushing domestic manufacturing and deployment of UGVs at scale.

Middle East and Africa: Strategic Adoption in Security and Infrastructure

UGVs are being integrated into border surveillance, oil and gas pipeline inspection, and urban safety across key regions such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, where rugged environments and security risks necessitate unmanned solutions.

South America: Gradual Integration Across Agriculture and Mining

In countries like Brazil and Chile, unmanned ground vehicles market’s are enhancing resource extraction and precision agriculture. Regional investment in automation is expected to grow in parallel with infrastructure modernization efforts.

Key Companies Shaping the Unmanned Ground Vehicles Market Ecosystem

Northrop Grumman Corporation

General Dynamics Corporation

BAE Systems

QinetiQ Group PLC

Textron Inc.

Oshkosh Corporation

Milrem Robotics

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Lockheed Martin Corporation

These firms are advancing UGV design, AI integration, sensor modularity, and battlefield-grade resilience, ensuring readiness for both present and future operational challenges.

The forecasted growth is underpinned by:

Rising geopolitical tensions driving military investments

Expanding commercial interest in automation

Cross-sector AI integration and sensor improvements

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The global unmanned ground vehicles market stands at the intersection of robotics, AI, and real-world application. As technological maturity converges with widespread need for unmanned solutions, the role of UGVs will extend far beyond today’s use cases. Governments, corporations, and innovators must align strategically to harness the full potential of these systems.

With global investments accelerating and AI-driven capabilities reaching new thresholds, Unmanned Ground Vehicles are not just an industrial trend—they are the vanguard of future operational dominance.

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Transcritical CO2 Market Analysis Growth Forecast by 2030

The Insight Partners has unveiled its latest market research offering, providing a comprehensive analysis of the “Transcritical CO2 Market” and growth potential. The report, titled “Transcritical CO2 Market Size, Share and Trends | 2030” is a culmination of extensive research and expert insights, offering valuable information for both dominant market players and bootstrapped startups aiming to make informed decisions in the “Transcritical CO2 Market”.

We are committed to delivering high-quality market research that empowers businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving market environment. Our research analysts have used top-down, bottom-up, primary, and secondary research approaches to evaluate and approve the market conclusions. The insights presented in the “Transcritical CO2 Market Report” are designed to assist companies in formulating effective strategies for growth and sustainability.

The report offers statistical data such as market share, size, and CAGR estimates. A thorough “Transcritical CO2 Market Analysis” revealed the key companies operating are: 

1.TEKO Gesellschaft fur Kaltetechnik mbH

2.Baltimore Aircoil Co

3.BITZER Kuhlmaschinenbau GmbH

4.Carrier Global Corp

5.Danfoss AS

6.Hussmann Corp

7.Emerson Electric Co

8.Panasonic Holdings Corp

9.Evapco LMP Inc

10.Mayekawa Manufacturing Co Ltd and others. This market research is based on data and facts collected from authoritative sources.

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Uncovering the dynamic forces driving the “Transcritical CO2 Market Growth”, such as economic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory influences.

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The report captures the latest “Transcritical CO2 market trends”, emerging technologies, and industry shifts, empowering clients to stay ahead of the curve. This section will present insights on brand promotion, product marketing, and target consumers.

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This market research is based on key segments such as products, end-use industries, and regions. We intend to keep our clients informed about the latest trends in the market, and potential revenue streams for the forecast period.

On the Basis of Application this market is categorized further into-

Ice Skating Rinks

Food Processing & Storage Facilities

Heat Pumps

Supermarkets & Convenience Stores

and Others

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Refrigeration

and Heating

Key regions Transcritical CO2 Market Research Report:

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

Europe (U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Central & Eastern Europe, CIS)

Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, India, Rest of Asia Pacific)

Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America)

The Middle East and Africa (Turkey, GCC, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

Rest of the World

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Bare Metal Cloud Market: Transitioning from Virtualization to Bare Metal

The global bare metal cloud market was valued at USD 10.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 52.66 billion by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 20.7% from 2025 to 2033. Enterprises are increasingly embracing hybrid cloud architectures that merge the scalability of public clouds with the performance of bare metal servers.

This approach allows businesses to handle demanding workloads on dedicated hardware while leveraging the cloud for less critical operations. This combination enhances flexibility, optimizes costs, and improves control over performance and security. The bare metal cloud offers numerous advantages for IT professionals who seek a reliable, adaptable, and scalable cloud service with greater control and superior performance. Unlike traditional cloud services, the bare metal cloud enables users to rent specific hardware directly from a remote provider without any pre-installed operating systems or virtualization layers. This infrastructure supports the virtualization and partitioning of computing, storage, and database resources, allowing multiple clients to share servers and storage arrays. It empowers IT professionals to tailor and enhance their cloud environments to meet specific needs.

The rising demand for secure storage solutions and advancements in cloud technology have driven businesses to transition from conventional hosting services to bare metal clouds. Key advantages of bare metal clouds include efficient service delivery, data protection, enhanced performance, and a standardized hardware infrastructure. This shift results in significant cost and time savings for companies, leading to improved decision-making. The deployment of bare metal clouds has also evolved with the growing adoption of big data and the Internet of Things (IoT). The bare metal cloud platform provides centralized hardware crucial for business analytics and forecasting, enabling organizations to perform predictive analysis, generate business intelligence insights, and forecast consumer purchasing trends from a single, scalable infrastructure.

Key Market Trends & Insights

The North American bare metal cloud market captured the largest share, accounting for 39.7% of the industry in 2024. Key factors driving this growth include the increasing demand for dedicated servers to reduce latency, the rise in IoT applications utilizing bare metal clouds, and growing investments in emerging technologies such as IoT, big data, social media, and mobility. Rapid advancements in hyper-convergence technology are also contributing to market expansion.

The bare metal cloud sector in the U.S. is projected to experience significant growth from 2025 to 2033. The heightened adoption of cloud computing services in the healthcare, BFSI, and manufacturing sectors has led to a marked increase in demand for these services.

By type, the hardware segment represented over 62.0% of the market share in 2024. Hybrid and multi-cloud integration are key growth drivers for this segment, as enterprises increasingly implement hybrid strategies to blend the scalability of public clouds with the performance and control offered by bare metal servers.

In terms of end-use, the BFSI segment held the largest market share in 2024. Financial institutions depend heavily on latency-sensitive applications, such as real-time trading, risk management, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading, where even milliseconds can greatly affect outcomes and profitability.

Among organization sizes, large enterprises comprised the largest market share in 2024. These enterprises are increasingly reliant on high-performance infrastructure to support compute-intensive workloads, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data analytics, 3D rendering, and real-time financial transactions.

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Market Size & Forecast

2024 Market Size: USD 10.11 Billion

2033 Projected Market Size: USD 52.66 Billion

CAGR (2025-2033): 20.7%

North America: Largest market in 2024

Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The The global bare metal cloud market features several prominent players, including DataBank, Ltd., IBM Corporation, Bigstep, Equinix Metal, Hivelocity, Inc., Hetzner Online GmbH, HorizonlQ, Linode, LLC, Lumen Technologies, OVH SAS, Oracle, phoenixNAP, Scaleway SAS, Vapor IO, and Zenlayer. These companies are implementing various strategic initiatives such as new product development, partnerships, collaborations, and agreements to enhance their competitive edge. Here are some notable examples:

December 2024: OVHcloud US introduced its third-generation bare metal game servers, utilizing AMD EPYC 4004 processors. These servers feature rapid deployment within 120 seconds across eight global locations, ensuring low-latency gaming experiences. Key attributes include 1 Gbps public bandwidth, a 99.95% SLA, advanced DDoS protection, and transparent pricing with unlimited bandwidth and no egress fees.

January 2024: Equinix launched Equinix Metal and Equinix Network Edge in Mumbai, India. This initiative aims to provide modern enterprises with an automated, "as-a-service" deployment method for building foundational infrastructure. These digital services, along with Equinix Fabric, enable enterprises to capitalize on interconnected ecosystems, global reach, and cloud adjacency available on the Equinix Platform.

Key Players

DataBank, Ltd.

IBM Corporation

Bigstep

Equiix Metal

Hivelocity, Inc

Hetzner Online GmbH

HorizonlQ

Linode, LLC

Lumen Technologies

OVH SAS

Oracle Corporation

phoenixNAP

Scaleway SAS

Vapor IO

Zenlayer.

Conclusion

The bare metal cloud market is poised for substantial growth, driven by the need for enhanced security, performance, and flexibility in IT solutions. As enterprises continue to adopt hybrid cloud models and leverage advanced technologies, the bare metal cloud will play a crucial role in meeting their evolving demands.

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