#fb companion books

[uefb]

Bribing myself with this book I got for 3USD (recommended by Augurey & Eve) to make me finish my overdue research proposal. (And make a phone call, gag 🤢)

I’ll share some fun facts that were new to me when I finish [my proposal and thus finish] reading!

[cowboyjen68]

Hi wanting your advice! I am a baby gay, I am only 21 and am finding it really hard to date women. The girls that I like don’t seem to like me back, it’s a whole different universe. Dating is draining my energy and making my self esteem really bad. What should I do?

Dating as a young woman means you are likely dating other young women ( or similar in age and experience as you). This means you are all struggling with the same things: trying to figure out what you like in a woman AND worrying that you will not find someone you find attractive who also finds you attractive. You are not alone.

If you are using dating apps try a different approach. Volunteer for something that interests you where other lesbians and bi woman might be present. LGBT non profits like Pride groups or PFLAG, animal rescues, or environmental groups. This lets you expand your pool outside of the app which tends to have so many choices people make the mistake of dismissing a lot in favor of the "perfect" (which, by the way, doesn't exist). Everyone on the app is vying for attention with quirky sayings and witty bio's, it is very distracting and exhausting for both parties if they are serious about finding a compatible companion.

Attend lesbian centric events like non profit fundraisers, educational(academic) readings by women, women authors and music events with women talent. Poetry and casual coffee shop discussions, films or classes that appeal to women (think clay, art, etc). If you attend an event and see a woman of interest, speak to her. Ask if she is dating or single and can you take her out. The thrill of the ask and response is sometimes rewarded with a yes. But no does not mean you can't strike up a friendship. And the more people you know the larger your dating pool becomes. Everyone knows a lesbian.

Start a book club or discussion group at your local library. Check the meet up app for lesbian events or groups.

Get to a woman's festival or gathering if that is your thing, Think a few hundred woman of many different backgrounds, ages, ideas and body shapes. You can't go wrong even if you only make friends.

Check FB for Lesbian groups in your area. Many meet up in real person a few times a year.

Look at finding a compatible dating pool as a bonus to all the other activities in your life that you are enjoying. You will feel less drained and more enriched which builds the confidence to just ASK when you see an interesting woman in the wild. "No" is not a reflection on you. Not everyone is looking to date you or anyone else.

If you start to realize that your worth is not in the answer but in the enjoyment you are getting from life and experiences then asking becomes easier.

[resonancewitness]

facets of relationships (1)

after @kaijumama brought in the Gottmanns into the "interpretation field" and referred to "a relationship to model our understanding of love on" (sorry if the quote is incorrect), I have been thinking about the celebration of different aspects of relationships that took place on FB for several years. What I think is what we like to see in yizhan and reconstruct from crumbs is the presence of all the aspects-to-be-celebrated in their relationship.

for example

"Providing" and allowing the other person to rest assured. I think it is a very important facet of relationships that is undercelebrated. This is when someone does and says something that makes the other person feel more confident about tomorrow — that they would have roof over their head and food on the table for the children, if there are any, and for themselves. The kind of relationships where one hears from the other: "If the only obstacle is the money, please rest assured that there will be no obstacles"; or "don't worry, I'll take care of the expenses", or "you can do whatever you want, there is no need for you to look for a job right now", or "get better, take good care of yourself, we'll find the necessary resources for this", or "you can move in my house or apartment and stay for as long as you need" or "as long as it depends on me, you will have a steady job and a steady income". 

Domestic partnership and life-supporting everyday service. Not in the derogatory sense of serfdom and servitude, but as service in a spiritual practice sense of the word. 

This is the facet of relationship that comes to the forefront when you come home from work exhausted and there is dinner on the table and clean clothes all ready for tomorrow, and you don't have to think about this.

This is the facet of relationships that has to do with repetitive everyday actions, the results of which are usually short-term, such as bringing in food, cooking, cleaning up, washing, etc. An extremely important form of caring that is undercelebrated. 

In most cases this is a facet of relationship that is present when people share domestic space for an extended period of time. A domestic partnership exists between family-making partners, in multi- generation families between parents and children, including adult children, siblings etc., between roommates and friends. It can be based on a specific clearly articulated agreement, or it can be a pattern continued from childhood of now adult children in domestic partnership with parents, or it can be a natural "dance" of caring - when one responds to his/ her own needs and wants and includes the other in this, such as: "I am about to make a cup of coffee - do you want one?" 

The experience of sharing of something we give value to. This sharing is a special kind of togetherness where persons are not focused on each other, but there is a third point of focus. It can be: "Have you read this book?", "We sure must watch this movie together", "I'd like to take you to one coffee bar I know, it is a special place, nobody makes coffee like the barista there — and you should see the decor, I wonder how you'll find it", "I was walking today and I saw something that made me think of you, I took a photo, sorry for the quality, but look here, do you see?..". To put on a song. To give music as a gift. To send a link to an article or a video. To invite to taste a special tea. 

In this sharing of something we give value to, there is a lot of meaning for me. The most important meaning is that in the world there are a lot of things and moments that are fascinating, beautiful, funny, thought-provoking, awakening - etc., up to "delightfully disgusting". And when we look at this together, there is resonance — at the same time we look at the "object", whatever this object might represent, and at our companion — we perceive how s/he perceives the object. This makes the enjoyment twofold, stereoscopic, and adds an extra dimension to it. 

We look at things together, we listen, feel, taste — we look into the world, and the world looks into us, and in this light something in us becomes more visible to our companion, and something in our companion becomes more visible to us. It is about trust, self-presentation and curiosity. It is like a sound and resonance — we hope that the reverberation we create by sharing something important to us would create a resonant response in our companion, another sound in harmony with the first one, so there will be a chord of being, a unity of several sounds. When we share something that we give value to, we are like composers of life, creating chords of togetherness. 

If we imagine connections between people as gossamer threads — two- dimensional, narrow, — when we share what we give value to, we expand the space of relationship, add extra dimensions to it, so it becomes more spacious and habitable — the topics, poems, images are like elements of the "building" and "interior decor". 

Trust on one side, and believing in/ cheering for on the other side. These are the moments of relationships, when it is possible to hear: "You know, I decided to do something important for me, and I don't know whether I will achieve success or not, but I felt that I could tell you about my intent, my idea, my dream" — and the response is: "Thank you for trusting me with this, this is an honour for me. I wish you with all my wishing power, may your dream become true. I can give you whatever support and encouragement you need — tell me what would work for you? You can show me the shittiest first drafts, I can be that first listener, spectator, witness that does not criticise, but is inspired by that what you do — I can be the kind mirror that reflects your new self, the preferred self you are becoming". 

"You want to do it, you want to try — yes, of course, do it! It is very important to do the thing that you want to do. I see your dream, the direction in which you want to grow. I understand that it might be scary to try, I am here, I am with you in it, and I acknowledge your fear — and that in you that is stronger than fear. I understand that trying might be difficult and that sometimes there can be a temptation to quit. I am here, and I say: You have the right to do whatever you want in your life, including quitting. But I would like your to have more life in your life, and I would like to support you". 

(tbc)

[mibeau]

[Book Review] The Prayer: Its Effect in Increasing Eeman and Purifying The Soul by Shaykh Husayn Al-Awaayishah

🧮 Score: 4.7/5.0

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“Successful indeed are the believers. Those who offer their Prayers with humility and attentiveness.” - (Surah al-Mu’minoon 23:1-2)

■ Life fascinates us with its unknown twists and turns. Which may cause us to lose focus and aching with disillusionment and suffering. Let's liberate our hearts from worries, refine our Prayer(Salah) and elevate our faith(Eeman).

The author illustrates the importance and benefits of Salah with ample references from the Quran and Sunnah. He encourages us to reflect and compare our Salah with that of the Prophet (SAW) and his Companions (RA). Not only discusses the practices on an individual level, but he also highlights the functions of the society and family institutions in boosting our eeman as a Muslim and collectively as the Ummah.

■ In only about 112 pages, he conveyed the knowledge(Deen) without undermining common confusions/misunderstandings on cultural appropriations. It’s amazing how clear his words are. His writings are stern yet uplifting. He empathises, clarifies and reminds things with care and sincerity. I also appreciate the provided footnotes and glossary that validate the sources.

■ How should we turn, and widen our perspectives and attitudes towards the ideas/obligations? We must do self-reflections and embrace entirely these three gems; intentions, humility and attentiveness. Then only we taste the sweetness in following the Sunnah, i. e. the correct ways to worship.

● Frequently, we find ourselves engulfed in the aftermath of our mistakes, be they wrong choices or unwise words spoken. To move forward and renew our eeman is to let go of our past. Acknowledge our shortcomings/wrongdoings, learn from them and move on. ● We need to cleanse our hearts. Begin with a genuine and earnest repentance, beseeching Allah (SWT) for forgiveness and His mercy. Make a firm commitment for a fresh start. ● The Quran strengthens our souls, infusing them with elevated faith. Dedicate extra effort to recite, explore the tafseer or learn the Arabic language to fully appreciate the Quran's eloquence, beauty, and miraculous nature. ● The Elixir of Life: Salah. Instead of going on auto-pilot mode, fully engage with Him during the five prescribed moments each day. Express genuine gratitude and directly present your concerns to Him.

■ To conclude, in a world where Salah often becomes a mere habit, the author reiterates the spiritual depths and discusses the condition of the heart one should cultivate when approaching this act of worship, offering insights on how to foster this mindset and exploring the impacts Salah should have on one's life.

Eeman, like a delicate flower, can bloom or wither in response to life's various challenges. Repent, ascend, and usher shifts into your life to earn the pleasure of your Creator. Be the Ummah that is capable of instigating positive societal transformations, rather than one that perpetually whines about every tiny problem.

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[vincentcatagainsttheworld]

#Repost from Deborah Harkness FB page A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES REAL TIME READ, Chapter 40 “Hamish’s eyes drifted away, and mine followed. We both watched as Matthew’s white hands streaked through his hair before he disappeared into the barn. “‘Tiger, tiger, burning bright / In the forests of the night,’” Hamish said, quoting William Blake. “That poem has always reminded me of him.”.... “I did wonder if you would take him on, once you knew who he was–who he still is. It would seem you’re not afraid to have a tiger by the tail.” Wordlessly, I turned back to the counter and resumed my chopping. “Be careful.” Hamish rested his hand on my forearm, forcing me to look at him. “Matthew won’t be the same man where you’re going.” -A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES “The Tyger” is the companion to another poem, “The Lamb.”... Instead of a simplistic, binary juxtaposition of opposites (good versus evil, innocence versus experience), Blake contemplated the shared connections and coexistence among many seemingly contrary states and beings. He reminded his readers that the same immortal being had formed both of them: “Did he smile his work to see? / Did he who made the Lamb make thee? -THE WORLD OF ALL SOULS, pg 463 Deb has always said that when she started writing the books, she was struck by popular depictions of vampires and witches, and the popular assumption that it would be a delightful thing to be a vampire or to have one for a boyfriend. Obviously, she felt differently. Deb thought that dating a vampire (or a witch) would be much more challenging and complicated, and this “shadowed self” is a theme she returns to again and again throughout ADOW. Having read ADOW, which camp do you find yourself in? Still wishing for a vampire mate or not so much? Why or why not?? If you’ve read Blake’s “The Tyger” in TWOAS, did that help you think about the complexities of these creatures (and yourself!)? What else were you hoping to talk about after reading this chapter? Did you find anything else in TWOAS that you wanted to bring to the group? Cat #ADOWRTR2022 #ADOWRTR #adowrtrch40 #TheWorldofAllSouls https://www.instagram.com/p/CkWodqPo72D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[warm-starlight]

So I saw these comment the other day on a post. what non shippers think about eruri

A:" It's sad how some people sexualize their beautiful companionship, yet it's ironic that they think Levi is that shallow to respect and trust someone's judgment and follow their lead till the end just because he has romantic feelings for them." 164 LIKE

"till now i have no idea that someone actually thinks that way.😂"

"100% agree! I hate shippers tbh"

"and it's amazing that you think romantic relationships are all about sexualization and don't have any respects and trusts in between them 🙂👍"

A:"You know what is even more amazing is that you are so narrow-minded to get my point, however, this is funny bc their FB group doesn't say the same, it's literally filled with sexual content and I don't know why but gay ship always turns to girls sexual desire for yaoi. You are the ones who don't understand love. I recommend them to read more BL novels instead of toxic manga(fan art), maybe then they can stop seeing BL that way."

E:"tbh i don't remember seeing many eruri shippers who thought about them this way, from what i've noticed they usually appreciate the deep mutual respect, trust and understanding between erwin and levi along with levi's devotion for erwin, the point is that such relationships often go with romantic feelings but not like childhood crush type beat, it's more about true mature love and closeness which old couples have developed with time, sex and romantic attraction is additional here but i don't think it ruins the whole image at all, not to mention that romantic (not sexual) interest might come with admiring someone's personality, attitude, ideals and basically them as human and you can obviously tell levi does admire erwin much, it doesn't necessarily mean he must adore him and have fallen for him but there's nothing wrong with thinking that he could"

A:"Believe me, most of them are, and I would never interpret a topic without being sure of my information (you can check their FB group if you want or pixiv art ). Still, it's not my point.

Yes you are right, “true mature love and closeness which old couples have developed with time”, I loove these kind of relations. Although this has nothing to do with Erwin and levi.

First Isayama-sensei didn’t make their relation to be seen as romance, as we can clearly tell the romance between eren and mikasa/ yumir and historia(…the canon ship as well ), nonetheless, he always referred to Erwin as a good friend for Levi (the guide book ), he didn’t implicate romance between them, as proof, most of aot watchers “out of the shipping community” didn’t see them romantically I can tell from myself as I was surprised when I first saw the ship and so were my friends (even the comment below support my idea).

Even so, we ignore these facts and consider “Their deep mutual respect, trust, understanding for each other and levi devotion for Erwin” it doesn’t require romantic love, and I dislike how romance is the first idea that bumps into shipper’s heads. Yes, levi admired Erwin so much in a way like what you said “admiring someone's personality, attitude, ideas and them as human” but you don’t realize the key difference between love and admiration, while love focuses on affection, admiration focuses on respect and approval.

Basically, true companions like erwin and levi had already shared and experienced everything, taking their relation to a romantic level means adding sexual affection, cause you can’t deny it but the difference between any type of love and romantic love is sexual attraction and passion,- don’t misunderstand me I believe sex activities are pretty normal for couples who chose to be in romantic ship-, but what I don’t get is why, why do the shipper insist on crossing the lines when their relation is already that beautiful why they cannot just “appreciate it ”like you said the way it is, that only means that they’re not mature enough to understand relations and they tend to sexualize everything. They need to understand that appreciating a relation doesn’t essentially mean that you like it in romantic terms.

Attack on Titan may not be a whole feelings and relations lessons type of anime but Isayama-sensei did surely succeeded to represent the most beautiful bond in the whole aot anime, for me, Levi and Erwin relation is the deepest and pure tie I’ve ever seen and I can’t stop and which to have one alike, so why do we sexualize it and be so blind to unsee the true meaning behind. And that’s the difference between our visions. It takes a certain level of maturity and experiences to understand what truly relations are about so they can stop confusing terms.

This is just my opinion and shipping is okay unless it’s legal and they’re not trying to make it canon when it’s not, and I usually never talk about these topics in their area I just ignore it but science it’s not a shipping post I’m setting myself free.

Ahh the joy of writing is irreplaceable. This was good practice for my coming English test. Thank you for that. It was nice interacting with you❤.

I'm sorry for the long ask but this person just is amazing I like their way of seeing things. This just resumed my whole impression and thoughts about eruri.

This same thing applies to all shippers tbh, immediately shoving romance whenever there is some type of bond present).

I also disagree that romantic love requires sexual relationship. You can certainly have sex without any intention of romance and romance without any sex.

[rpgadverts]

“love as thou wilt!“ - Blessed Elua

It was a simple command that Blessed Elua and his Companions left the People of Terre d'Ange, a Nation they had founded when they had wandered the land. But such a guide did not take into account the greed and ambition of men, even when they do not realise what they are doing.  The dance of Court, the Politics that govern the realm, these things do not take love into account, and therein lies the problem.  What do you follow: your head or your heart?

Scions of Terre d’Ange is an AU medieval rp set in the world of the Kushiel books created by Jacqueline Carey. Open to people of all experience new and old to the Kushiel-verse with easily to follow resources that can have you jumping into the setting and plot with little knowledge of the books.  The site is a no wordcount and shipper app forum.  We are highly LGTBQ+ friendly, as they were in the setting, and we encourage our writers to stretch the boundaries of their imagination and express their desires with us.

RULES | PLOT | APP | FACE CLAIM | ADVERTISE | DISCORD  | FB GROUP

[scionsofterredange]

“love as thou wilt!“ - Blessed Elua

It was a simple command that Blessed Elua and his Companions left the People of Terre d'Ange, a Nation they had founded when they had wandered the land. But such a guide did not take into account the greed and ambition of men, even when they do not realise what they are doing.  The dance of Court, the Politics that govern the realm, these things do not take love into account, and therein lies the problem.  What do you follow: your head or your heart?

Scions of Terre d’Ange is an AU medieval rp set in the world of the Kushiel books created by Jacqueline Carey. Open to people of all experience new and old to the Kushiel-verse with easily to follow resources that can have you jumping into the setting and plot with little knowledge of the books.  The site is a no wordcount and shipper app forum.  We are highly LGTBQ+ friendly, as they were in the setting, and we encourage our writers to stretch the boundaries of their imagination and express their desires with us.

RULES | PLOT | APP | FACE CLAIM | ADVERTISE | DISCORD  | FB GROUP

[jcinktinder]

“love as thou wilt!“ - Blessed Elua

It was a simple command that Blessed Elua and his Companions left the People of Terre d'Ange, a Nation they had founded when they had wandered the land. But such a guide did not take into account the greed and ambition of men, even when they do not realise what they are doing.  The dance of Court, the Politics that govern the realm, these things do not take love into account, and therein lies the problem.  What do you follow: your head or your heart?

Scions of Terre d’Ange is an AU medieval rp set in the world of the Kushiel books created by Jacqueline Carey. Open to people of all experience new and old to the Kushiel-verse with easily to follow resources that can have you jumping into the setting and plot with little knowledge of the books.  The site is a no wordcount and shipper app forum.  We are highly LGTBQ+ friendly, as they were in the setting, and we encourage our writers to stretch the boundaries of their imagination and express their desires with us.

RULES | PLOT | APP | FACE CLAIM | ADVERTISE | DISCORD | FB GROUP

[therpsource]

“love as thou wilt!“ - Blessed Elua

It was a simple command that Blessed Elua and his Companions left the People of Terre d'Ange, a Nation they had founded when they had wandered the land. But such a guide did not take into account the greed and ambition of men, even when they do not realise what they are doing.  The dance of Court, the Politics that govern the realm, these things do not take love into account, and therein lies the problem.  What do you follow: your head or your heart?

Scions of Terre d’Ange is an AU medieval rp set in the world of the Kushiel books created by Jacqueline Carey. Open to people of all experience new and old to the Kushiel-verse with easily to follow resources that can have you jumping into the setting and plot with little knowledge of the books.  The site is a no wordcount and shipper app forum.  We are highly LGTBQ+ friendly, as they were in the setting, and we encourage our writers to stretch the boundaries of their imagination and express their desires with us.

RULES | PLOT | APP | FACE CLAIM | ADVERTISE | DISCORD  | FB GROUP

[uefb]

Falling in love, again, with more OCs 🤷🏼

Yesterday my wife saw the color-coded post-it note tabs in one of my Fantastic Beast companion books and was like, “Can you make your next hyperfixation or special interest housekeeping?” and at first I almost walloped her, because rude, and then she quickly explained, “I’m just saying, in a perfect world where we could funnel your ridiculous ability to obtain and organize massive amounts of information into exactly what we needed, our house would be immaculate” and I was like “yes ma’am, and unfortunately they’re disorders for a reason”

We both had a good laugh. I then posted a fic I’d been working on, confident I’d be able to switch my brain back to another longtime interest (my research) after getting the current FB plot bunny out of my head…

And yet, less than 24 hours later, I’ve started another one. This is exhausting. Make it stop lmao. But 1969 Newt & his 18-year-old son are extremely humorous to me, so whatever

[cowboyjen68]

I know it really depends on my location and all that, but do you have any advice on how I could meet older lgbt people? I feel like it’s really important for us in the younger generations to connect with the older generations and learn about our history, but I just don’t know how.

It can be different depending on the size of your city/town and somewhat regional.

Start with local non profits. Pride Fests, PFLAG, LGBT+ youth gropus that may need volunteers etc. Get involved. These groups can teach you valuable life skills, pass on local history and LGBT history that is factual and first hand. You can gain job referrals, contacts and resources that can help you with everything from employment to housing in your life.

If there is a library in your town ask about LGBT (or be specitific as in Lesbian or gay etc) book clubs. Most librarians, even small towns get grants to help community members form groups and are happy to help organize and advertise one. Host an intergeneration lesbian (or whatever you are ;) ) book club. Pick a non fiction book from before you were born and after. Gather to discuss, maybe even watch the companion movie if one exists. Make it about a story and not political readings to keep it light.

Facebook. I know, it is for old people, but you won't find many of us on Tumblr or Discord. Instagram and Tiktok are getting better with older members of the LGBT+ joining and learning to navigate but they aren't regional. Check for a local FB page. We have a Lesbians of Iowa and Queer Women of Iowa page here. You might have a state or city page. Try the MeetUp app. There are broader Facebook pages for all or some of the letters of the acronym as well. Like Rural LGBT pages and LGBT Teachers etc.

I was taught by my elder lesbians friends that if you can't find what you are looking for create the space. It can be as simple as meet up at the breakfast place. If you can get the idea to one older lesbian and ask her to share, you are on the way.

Women's festivals are amazing placed to make intergenerational connections. It has always been encouraged to make random friends at them but in the past few years there has been an active push with workshops and appointed gathering times to get women of various generations together to talk and make friends.

I hope some of this helps. Don't get discouraged. There are lots of us older people happy to invite younger people to our established friend groups.

[fangbangerghoul]

I finished the final book last night and ended up being up till about 2am. The 4 1/2 hours of sleep is catching up to me but I'm trying to hold out so when I get home I can play some bg3.

I'm not going to rant and rave to much about the ending because I know there are people (looking at someone in particular) who are still reading the books.

So I'll put it under a spoiler cut just to be extra safe even though I'm going to be as vague as possible.

Buuuut I knew how it was going to end. This was my 4th read through but I'm bad with endings and never read the last 4 chapters. (I ended up being spoiled on a True Blood fb group lmfao)

I was actually surprised by the final enemy and even though I accept the author's choice for the ending, I still feel it was wrapped up too quickly. Like her endings for each book are quick and tied nicely but for this one I feel like they should have just been like an inch more of extra context. I know she has companion books that give more of what happens after the series and I'll read those when I can get my hands on them. But it felt...a bit too forced. The ending makes sense. Don't get me wrong. As someone who has read it many times the breadcrumbs are obvious and she did well to get us there but it's just the abruptness and skipping around that I think makes it feel too quick.

I'll forever love this series. It's my absolute favorite and I'm sure either in 6 months or next year I'll burn through all 13 again just cause they are that good to me.

I hope if I ever finally sit down and write my own novel, I'll have a sliver of talent she has. Her characters were full of life, the world building was extraordinary, and the character progression and mystery were evident and brilliant.

Ugh I also just really love Eric Northman

[mugenloopdalove]

7, 11, and 15 with Kevin - @solitaireships

Gush about how kissable your f/o is!

LOOK AT THAT MAN. HES SO FUCKING SMOOCHABLE. Like seriously. Seriously. He seems like he'd laugh if you gave him lots of kisses and I love it so much

Gush about your favorite chapter/book/episode/scene etc. your F/O is in!

HIS COMPANION MISSION WHERE UR GETTING THE TOYS FROM FBS IS SO FUN and adorable. He wants them so bad. He's a grown ass man invovled in a growing criminal organization. And his crime of choice? Fighting another gang for some limited edition kids meal toys. He's perfect.

Gush about your F/O’s love language!

His love language is just. Food. Cooking for you. Cooking with you. Just cookiny. And it's perfect. I love it so much he's so good at it too.

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No newcomer to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Alex Tapscott, has a adorned historical past within the blockchain world. He has co-authored an international bestseller on the topic, based a blockchain research think tank, and, as Managing Director at Ninepoint Companions, Tapscott has introduced digital assets to markets in his native Canada.His new e book, Web3: Charting the Web’s Subsequent Financial and Cultural Frontier—out today from HarperCollins—follows his 2016 bestseller Blockchain Revolution by offering a lucid account of the main themes within the Web3 sector at present for a mass viewers.Tapscott spoke with CryptoSlate to share his imaginative and prescient for the way blockchain and cryptocurrencies will form companies and society on this subsequent period of the web.The Promise and Issues of the Early WebWhen Tapscott first grew to become fascinated by Bitcoin (BTC) in 2013, he noticed it primarily as a brand new form of fee community. Like many, nonetheless, his pondering developed as he realized the potential for blockchain expertise went far past finance. As Tapscott says, “It is a general-purpose expertise that may have a really broad affect on each business on this planet.”In Tapscott’s view, the early promise of the web has gone largely unfulfilled. Whereas the net has enabled easy accessibility to data and publishing, most worth seize has accrued to a handful of huge platforms corresponding to Fb, Google, Amazon, and Apple.Tapscott’s e book argues that new applied sciences like cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allow new fashions of digital possession. These new fashions  As Tapscott places it, “I believe we’re going to finish up in a world the place these arteries of commerce on-line and these monetary intermediaries are simply much less highly effective, deal with much less worth, have much less financial main sway on this planet.”A Pragmatic Strategy to Web3Tapscott positions himself as a pragmatist in relation to Web3. The Blockchain Analysis Establishment he based helps stakeholders incorporate blockchain into their present companies.As Tapscott explains, “It is a toolkit. It’s the Web3 toolkit. It’s a field of toys and instruments that you may attain into, and chances are you'll discover that there’s one thing in there that’s actually helpful for your corporation.”He factors to firms like PayPal, Visa, Nike, and LVMH which can be already pulling worthwhile instruments from the Web3 toolkit while not having to go “all-in.”Nonetheless, Tapscott does foresee a future the place at present’s web giants can be much less potent because of the improvements of Web3. Nonetheless, he doesn't see conventional fashions being thrown out and changed in a single day. As he colorfully places it, “The golden goose would possibly die of outdated age, however you don’t have to take it to the chopping block, proper?”Why Web3 Represents the Subsequent FrontierTapscott compares Web3 to the frontier, a deliberate and intentional metaphor. He tells CryptoSlate:Frontiers entice dreamers, visionaries, and so they entice the dumb and the naive, and so they entice criminals and hustlers, and so they additionally entice shrewd enterprise individuals who find yourself normally creating immense wealth on these frontiers. I believe that’s most likely true right here… to simplify that a bit bit extra, I might say that the the world of Web3 can most likely be damaged down into missionaries, mercenaries and pragmatists, and I view myself as within the third.Missionaries and mercenaries occupy the acute ends of the spectrum, motivated by pure idealism or opportunism. Pragmatists occupy the cheap center whereas nonetheless sympathetic to the missionary imaginative and prescient of a greater digital world.Tapscott additionally discusses the widespread concern at present in regards to the affect of expertise on democracy, social discourse, creator livelihoods, and financial focus.

Whereas Web3 originated from comparable issues after the 2008 monetary disaster, Tapscott says the critique has expanded to incorporate the ability of tech platforms, saying:“If we do that proper, there’s a chance to rewrite the financial energy grid and the outdated order of human affairs for the higher. I believe this expertise is usually a actually important a part of that.”Tapscott sees Web3 as the primary expertise wave rising when human capital and tech instruments are equally distributed worldwide. He says, “I see the pioneers on this frontier are all world wide.”Tapscott notes that frontiers carry dangers in addition to alternatives. He hopes that his new e book can function a information to realizing the constructive potential of Web3 whereas avoiding pitfalls. If Tapscott succeeds in that academic mission, it might solidify his repute because the foremost mainstream author on blockchain tech and Web3.Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier is out at present from HarperCollins and is out there by way of main booksellers worldwide.

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Once Upon a Kingdom by Mary Ting

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Releasing Nov. 20th, 2023

Treachery and lies pave the road to the truth.

Prince Merrick, Idris, and their companions flee from Dumonia and seek refuge with Elora, the empress of Whisterfield Empire. There they discover the history of their world and their true bloodline.

Allies and enemies will emerge from other empires when they find out Idris and her band of orphans are in Cambria, the first kingdom, as they plan for Uther Pendragon’s descendant to claim the throne. In order to have any chance of competing with Ravana's beasts, they must construct their own creatures using magical moonstones gifted by the Ladies of the Lake.

But no one will be prepared for the army Ravana has forged from the Tree of Life and Death.

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