#Legacy And Influence

[scienceswitch]

Carl Sagan: A Lifetime of Scientific Curiosity and Discovery

Carl Sagan was one of the most influential scientific and cultural icons of the 20th century. As an astronomer, astrophysicist, science fiction writer, and author, Sagan dedicated his life to furthering our understanding of the cosmos and bringing science into the mainstream consciousness. Born November 9, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Carl Edward Sagan demonstrated a deep curiosity about the…

[alwaysbewoke]

[jurornumber6]

film noir featuring nate & parker

leverage- season five, episode 10: the frame-up job

leverage: redemption- season 3, episode 10: the side job

[obsidianstrawberrymilk]

For as little as MXTX cares about women she sure did a banger job of making mothers in MDZS infinitely more present in the narrative/influential than fathers huh

[choccy-milky]

DARK RELIC COMIC 🔞NSFW🔞

((cw: NON-CON & breeding kink))

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(this is an AU scenario where clora and seb never actually started dating, so the relic corrupts seb to finally do certain... things...👀 enjoy, fellow degenerates🥰😇)

[queerasian]

charles is now only the second driver in formula 1 history to finish a race at abu dhabi on the podium after starting p10 or below. the first? sebastian vettel in 2012.

[kooldewd123]

At the start of each Animorphs book, before the first chapter begins, there is a page. On it is a simple acknowledgement. Two names. The first name is Michael - Katherine Applegate's husband and co-writer on the series. The second name is that of a boy. This name belongs to their son. Or, should I say, belonged to their son. Because they don't have a son anymore. They have a daughter. Every time I pick up an Animorphs book, I can't help but linger on this page as I quite literally hold her deadname in my hands. It's a peculiarly beautiful feeling. Peculiar because the context behind that name makes it seem all the more personal. I feel like I've violated her privacy simply by knowing it, even though it's openly out there for anyone to read. But beautiful because dammit, doesn't this represent this series's relationship with the queer community so well? Animorphs is often regarded as a queer (and especially trans) narrative, despite the fact that such subtext was completely unintentional. Applegate did not write Animorphs to be queer media, but she's embraced the fact that it has became so in the hands of the fans. How perfectly fitting is it, then, that she unknowingly dedicated the entire series to a trans woman?

[aurorangen]

Robbie was fretting over seeing his sister and Vincent again. "Everything will be okay," Jayleen said with empathy as she watched him pace up and down and refrain from ringing the doorbell, "Robbie...you're overthinking this, but you can't keep avoiding your sister forever. And you'll be meeting your nephews!" Robbie managed a small smile after hearing those words. Nephews. He couldn't believe how fast time passed; now he's an uncle!

The Reichmann siblings' relationship was still strained as Robbie's stubborn self always interfered when things were going well. "I-I just can't help what I say," Robbie sighed, "You're right, I have to face them. They're my family." When he rang the doorbell, he was greeted with the most adorable babies which eased his agitation. Robbie wanted to turn over a new leaf and he could tell Renee was trying her best. He didn't want to let himself or his sister down.

[themoonandthedogstar]

You’re telling me Hayley “set up the deaths of 12 people to get information on a family she thinks abandoned her” Marshall and Freya “has sacrificed children for a family she’s known for a year” Mikaelson raised Hope and she became a martyr?! I don’t believe it sorry 😭

[bookie-bookdust]

Maybe this is a hot take, but as creative people, our #1 priority in our work should be ourselves.

It is not, AND SHOULD NEVER BE, what would get us the most engagement. Dispel "content creation," popularity, and monetization from your brain. Write, paint, draw what you want to! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

The people who resonate with it will eventually show up. But the people who don't? Who cares???? The art you personally create is meant to help you heal, to help you express, to bring you joy and pain!!!!

You need to learn how to work on something because you deeply care for it and can revel in that self-satisfaction. Of course recognition feels fucking great! We all want it. We are humans, but you need to stop creating with the idea of other people consuming your work!!!

Give into the art movement. Create a renaissance for yourself. Fuck other people. Be that bitch! People are not going to be in your lives forever, and when you're left to your own devices, you should be able to look at what you've created and fucking love it.

[sparxyv]

he makes it hard to defend him

[devilsskettle]

The X trilogy + "psycho-biddy" influences

[alwaysbewoke]

damn...

[ps-cactus]

[youcantdateosmosisjones]

I really feel like Sparrow losing 10 years to the Spire irreversibly shaped them going forward, and they really do live life like an ex-convict.

Losing so many people due to coming back home changed, not being able to adjust, and never being able to return to the person you once were are all obvious--but Ex-cons have stated that after getting out of a controlled environment, and returning to a world where they have freedom again, they end up overcompensating.

Atonement for their actions, catching up with the world, indulging in things they longed for in confinement... it feels like a must--an obligation--and we already know that Sparrow has a complicated relationship with duty.

But all those achievements? All the heroics? Taking Albion's future in their hands as a ruler? It's likely an internal struggle to make up for all that was lost (especially if their wish was to save all the other lives the spire took).

But here's the thing... it never feels like enough. They're always going to be weighed down by the guilt, shame, and loss of agency. What time you have left is going to feel so precious, and they can't fuck it up. Life spent in the past is life wasted. They didn't stop moving forward when Rose died, and they didn't stop after losing everything else.

If they "fail", they fall apart... and that's not something they feel they can afford, knowing what it cost them before. So... they keep doing things. Keep building, keep their hands busy, and keep telling them self to live up to every promise they made. It's the only way they know how to live.

They must be the hero Albion needs. They must ensure its future. When Theresa tells them their kid is a part of that legacy, it feels like another obligation.

It's tragic, I think, that they probably never broke out of that mentality.

(check tags for thoughts on HoBW + Logan)

[ekk0klo]

My forever <3