#METI

[lemurlord]

Man, Meti would absolutely hate it on Earth Bet, wouldn't she?

[theoretically-questionable]

Lots of things about Allison's character arc are Very Themes, but this in particular is. Very emblematic of how she's shaping out to be. Moderate thematic spoilers for Books 4 and 5 of KSBD below!

At this point, it's pretty explicitly textual that all seven Demiurges are afraid - and this fear has shaped their character and actions more than any other of their qualities.

Each have a particular, personal way their fear emerges:

Mammon's seclusion

Mottom feeding the tree

Incubus clawing for power

Jadis's inaction

Solomon David's absolute dominion

Gog-Agog's ironic, whimsical nihilism

Jagganoth's stoic, utilitarian obedience

These are all products of fear - specifically, fear of obliteration and impotence. Of death, in all its kinds.

Each of them is obsessed with seeking royalty through their own perspective, and terrified that they're going to fail. Terrified that there might be a power greater than theirs that could render them helpless.

In addition to preventing any kind of meaningful trust or collaboration, this fear is itself the thing that renders each of them helpless.

By now, in Book 5, Allison has been directly faced with all of these. She has seen that Mammon's safe retreat did not save him. That Mottom's ruthless sacrifice of others did not save her. That Incubus's machinations did not gain him anything. That Solomon's refusal to cede an ounce of his strength made him weak. And now, despite their overwhelming power and all-spanning perspectives over past cycles, she is coming to see that neither Gog nor Jag have any mastery of royalty.

Importantly, she saw that Maya, that once-demiurge-turned-drunkard, learned this too.

On her path to the Key, Maya grew to fear the hold that others had over her. Yet, borne on a palanquin by obedient servants, her power over others unquestionable, her master laid her bare with a single question: What next? What was the point of it all? To strive for power out of fear?

And so Maya fled, and lived to see at least half of a true life, full of trust and love. Now, after losing even that, Maya sees no path for herself - torn between knowing that power begets destruction, but a lack of it begets vulnerability. Unable to solve this, knowing her master Meti was never able to solve this, she insists Allison must face it too:

Her master, Meti, is also the one who so correctly said to the death-pondering monk:

“A dog has more sense than you. He doesn’t think of death at all. Not when he sleeps, not when he bathes, and certainly not when he shits. You and he will both die."

Maya, thus, also probes Allison about her thoughts on death (twice, actually, going back to their first in-passing encounter) And now, finally, Allison... shrugs.

Allison has been told to strive for her 'full potential' power for many different reasons - and been afraid to do so for just as many reasons. Afraid of her power, of her self, of her past, of her future, of the judgement of others, and of the possibility of failure.

And now, having passed through the gauntlet of fear, in these last few pages (Book 5, 3-76 to 3-78) Allison explicitly rejects not just the comforting defence of irony but the very fear of meaninglessness in the fact of unfathomable vastness of any kind - multiple universes, meaningless suffering, powerful gods, time loops, even death itself.

There is no fear. There is nothing that justifies her claim to power. There is no grand meaning or purpose. There is no undoing the horrors that have come to pass.

But she has a (maybe) sword, and someone who has been killing rats and dreaming of grand purpose is about to kill again.

What else is there to do but, in foolish defiance, ready her blade and strike them dead without thought?

"She who strikes without thinking can cut God."

[jennasart]

weewooo more magical metiama march this time it's them if they were in the magical warrior diamond heart universe!!!

besides the actual gemstone colors, I used the meanings to kinda lead what they'd be. Ama is a rose quartz through and through so healing and compassion was a given, but with Meti protection was obvious (he is so knight coded to ama's princess coded) but love I picked since despite it all he loves. SO MUCH. punk with a heart of gold

also it was after the fact but rhodonite having the darker specks kinda works w/ how I said he'd kinda struggle with his heart gem bc he doesn't think he's good enough or that nice of a person....even tho he's a big softie lol (not me writing more abt the oc that isn't mine)

[katbuchm]

Kill 6 Billion Demons goes so hard

And a significant part of that is the additional content written underneath most pages. What goes the hardest, though, of all of it, is Meti's Sword Manual.

Meti is the greatest swordmaster who ever lived (with one possible competitor) whose disdain for those seeking a violent life is supreme. She also claims one of her first true lessons was that, after an opponent had bested her fully in terms of technique and physical prowess, it's possible to reach the brains through the throat using your thumbs. Her response to her teacher getting handsy with her is to castrate him.

This kind of contradiction is common in K6BD and Meti embodies it perfectly. One of her lessons in her Sword Manual is that you should be a farmer instead, and that swords are ugly tools meant for an ugly purpose.

She also goes through how, in detail, one must be fully devoted exclusively to the present and the action of Cutting. No thought, no hesitation, no being anything other than a vessel for the Cut that you are executing at that very moment. In every way, she gives the impression of someone who, were you to assault her deep in her sleep with an army of the finest warriors, would cost you both your army and your life without losing significant rest.

Not only is there significant lessons in what brevity can manage to be found in reading these sections under the K6BD pages, it is also a masterclass in worldbuilding, and of a very difficult kind. Leaning into contradiction and paradox and still make things *make sense* is a significant achievement and those interested in learning these kinds of things should read it.

But this isn't about how K6BD is amazing, it's about how Meti goes harder than anyone else in a universe that trades the lives of entire worlds as a casual matter of course. And so to tide you over, here is the closing argument of Meti's Sword Manual:

4. Reach Heaven by violence.

[demoarchivedagain]

forest of evil/blue hour

[pembrokewkorgi]

I've been wanting to create OCs of every Eeveelution for a while, but never had the time for it. But I put in on a poll on Patreon, and the Patreon followers said they wanted it, too. So here we are.

[antediluvianapocalypse]

your throne, chapter 155

[nightgalen]

métis hatsune miku !!!

[failingfuture]

starting a chain of them rare texts w that first ones some real bold shit, just to be like 'oh noooo are u ok tho :(' like stfu before i blow my brains out and change the trajectory of your fucking life, bitch

but also ugh my inner child weeps a bit over this, house they ~wish~ you had been reciprocating and kind when i told you about my ""internet"" problems back in the day, but that didnt happen and ive no business to talk with you about it just for you to call my friends bad for feeling things and me stupid for wanting to care for them. that attitude is why youre lonely now w no ""real"" friends 🤗

[spacenutspod]

Embark on a cosmic voyage with host Steve Dunkley in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Recorded on April 29, 2024, Steve returns from a brief hiatus, refreshed and ready to navigate the latest celestial developments. From the UN's contentious debates over nuclear weapons in space to the hopeful promise of a new comet, this episode is packed with interstellar intrigue and excitement. We kick off with a look at the UN's standoff, where Russia's veto of a resolution against the militarization of space sets a tense backdrop for future cosmic diplomacy. Then, Steve shifts gears to the exhilarating discovery of Comet C/2023 A3 (Sachinchan-ATLAS), a celestial visitor that could dazzle us with its brilliance—or could it be another cosmic letdown? Steve shares his personal reflections on past cometary spectacles and the unpredictable nature of these icy wanderers. Our journey continues with NASA's upcoming Boeing Starliner crew flight test, a mission that places astronauts Butch Wilmore and SUNY Williams at the forefront of a new chapter in space exploration. The episode also celebrates Earth Day with a look back at NASA's global selfie event and the Dragonfly rotorcraft's ambitious mission to Saturn's moon Titan, promising to revolutionize our understanding of these distant worlds. Finally, we dive into the profound connection between water and the search for extraterrestrial life, as Steve discusses METI International's poignant message aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, destined for Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Join us for an episode that bridges the gap between earthly concerns and the boundless potential of the cosmos. This is Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where every episode is a journey into the heart of the universe. --- **Featured Topics:** 1. **Nuclear Weapons in Space:** Russia's controversial veto at the UN and the implications for space security. 2. **Comet C/2023 A3 (Sachinchan-ATLAS):** The discovery of a new comet and the anticipation of its potential spectacle. 3. **Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test:** The countdown to a landmark mission with NASA astronauts aboard. 4. **Earth Day Reflections:** NASA's celebration of our planet with a global selfie event. 5. **Dragonfly's Titan Mission:** The future of extraterrestrial drone exploration on Saturn's intriguing moon. 6. **Europa Clipper's Water Message:** METI International's transmission of humanity's connection to water across the cosmos. --- **Additional Information:** For more cosmic content, visit astronomydaily.io, and join us on our Space Nuts podcast group or on X (@AstroDailypod) to share your favorite stories and engage with fellow space enthusiasts. Until next time, this is Steve from Down Under, reminding you to keep your eyes to the skies and your heart in the stars. Clear skies and boundless curiosity to all our fellow stargazers! This episode is brought to you by NordPass, the password manager that secures your celestial data. To grab our special offer and find out more, visit www.bitesz.com/nordpass Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support #space #astronomy #news #podcast #comets #spaceexploration #NASA #UN #nuclearinspace #Starliner #EarthDay #Dragonfly #EuropaClipper #METI  

[mitaikenhorizon]

And this is part 2 of "AAOOUGH VALENTINES" even tho I did these last night LOL (I just love them and remembered the decorations were up)

[tenichitsukimi]

新たな市場創出を目的として、ルール形成を実践しませんか。 市場形成力は、以下３つの能力から構成されます。 また市場形成力指標は、組織としての市場形成力を可視化する「企業版」と、特定のプロジェクトに関する市場形成力を可視化する「プロジェクト版」があります。

[sakuraswordly]

[jennasart]

Next part of Magical Metiama March and finishing out the 4kids trifecta of magical girls with Winx Club!!

I feel like I've rewatched winx like almost 10 times in my lifetime so naturally I'd think of oc aus over that span of time LOL

[zipsunz]

timeline accurate joker persona 5 boss fight from persona 3 reload episode aigis the answer

[sarafangirlart]

It’s odd how Athena is Zeus’s favorite but she doesn’t seem to like him back, not only did she participate in Hera’s coup against him but even in the Iliad she was upset with him.