#specualtive evolution

[zgasly]

I like to think that some empires could kidnap people from other species to modify them and turn into their soldiers. What if they turned Yreu evil

[saint-nevermore]

Smaugust day 7 - Feathers

the earliest ancestors of dragons and their relatives were somewhat small Dromaeosaurs, blessed by the deity Drakken to have flammable venom and extra grasping forelimbs. they were covered in complex feathers, with a striking frill of display feathers on their chin and behind their ears unique to the earliest stem-dragons. this unassuming proto-dragon is on it’s hunt on a quiet dawn, incapable of knowing it’s descendants will become some of the most widespread and successful group of animals the world will have ever known

[thorntonkrell-blog-blog]

Well, I suppose it had to happen didn't it? My daughter Mary and her soon to be husband Jon asked me to officiate at their October wedding Thanks to the initiative, capability and maturity of my spouse, I have officially become a minister and I'm starting my own congregation. The certifying organization offered me a formal ordination if I wanted to travel to Portland. They wanted to provide me with a certificate, some vestments and a couple of collars. I assured them that I was good with all that and was probably just gonna rent a tux. My path is a little different from the norm. Usually a ministry begins with membership in an organized religion. I'm starting without an organized religion in conjunction with my life long practice of disorganization. We'll only call it a religion for tax purposes. My "religion" will be a combination of social science, fiction, rumors and mytholgy based heavily upon a fictional and fractured version of anthropology which you might have been sampling if you're up to date with my stories. If not, this is good a place to start as any. I intend to originate and practice what I call metaphysictional anthropology which is not science based but rather structured upon specualtion, extrapolation, motivation, gossip and mutual misundertandng not only of the past but also of the present and the future. I will develop questionable data to produce theories about human behavior, cultural practices and societal structures to create a simplified version of misapplied scientific principles in order to understand the camouflaged primitive nature of human societies, culture and falsely assumed premises. I guess the whole thing needs a name. Let's call it Riversend which can be easily misunderstood to mean either Rivers End or River Send. I guess as founder of this congregation, I need a title. Don't call me Reverend call me Riverend or just plain RIV. This is day one. So let it be written, so let it be done. Like if you like and remember our first tenet. "If you're asking our opinion, don't take our advice" Feel free to like if you like.

Welcome to the second day of Riversend. It's me the Riv. Where were we? Oh Yeah. As mentioned Riversend is a tax free "religion" will be a combination of social science, fiction, rumors and mytholgy based heavily upon a fictional and disorganized version of anthropology. Why anthropology? Anthropology is considered a social science rather than a legitimate science. It is the quasi scientific study of humans, encompassing a broad range of topics that include culture, society, language, biology, and the past. Anthropologists use empirical methods, systematic observation, and analysis to understand the diversity of human cultures and societies. The field of anthropology is divided into several subdisciplines, each with its own focus: Cultural Anthropology: Examines the cultural variations and practices of different societies and communities to illustrate how before Riversend we just couldn't get along. Physical Anthropology (or Biological Anthropology): Investigates the biological aspects of humans, including human evolution, genetics, and primatology to explain how we went from chimpanzee to erect. Linguistic Anthropology: Studies language and its role in shaping and reflecting culture and why nobody speaks Aztec anymore. Archaeology: Explores human history and prehistory through the analysis of material remains not including Noah's Ark or the Tower of Babel. Since I'm now a minister, perhaps I can call the whole thing a religion. In order to do so, I'm gonna have to define our beliefs and tenets. Then I'll create rituals, ceremonies and practices and the significance of each ritual in co-ordination with the construct of an aphoristic mythology while developing icons that can serve as visual representations of the "religion" that I am fabricating and determining where our rituals fit into the permanently disorganized nature of humanity. We will designate leaders as they emerge or I decide to make a big deal out of somebody in order to prove a catechismic theory without stepping into a pile of dogma. And ths will be our motto: THE RIVER FLOWS.

will be our motto:

THE RIVER FLOWS.

What's up, y'all

It's Day three and time for another Riversend rivulet.

At Riversend openly embrace the concept of happiness above and beyond the image of pursuit which suggests that happiness is always a step or two out of reach. Happiness is a matter of seratonin. Don't let somebody else's low level of seratonin kill your buzz or distort your vibe check. Yeah happiness is internal which we seek to satisfy externally. We propose this remedy.....schedule something that you can't wait to do for the next day. Leap out of bed, KNOWING that you're going to do that thing, however simple or complex that thing is and when you do it recognize the seratonin rush that comes with it and celebrate that moment, savor it, tuck it away and don't be afraid to declare "I'm happy".

If we're gonna get a tax break, we gonna need a prayer or two or three which we'll make up as we go along.

Here's the first one.

Grant me the wisdom to understand that happiness lies within my grasp, not as a distant pursuit, but as a present reality. Help me to see that happiness is not solely a product of external circumstances but is also influenced by the serotonin within me.

Shield me from the negativity of others, preserving my inner peace and protecting the purity of my joy. May their low levels of serotonin not dim the brightness of my spirit or distort the clarity of my perception.

Guide me to embrace a remedy for happiness, one where I eagerly anticipate each new day with something to look forward to. Let me leap out of bed with excitement, knowing that within the day lies an activity, simple or complex, that will bring me joy. And in experiencing it, may I recognize the rush of serotonin, celebrating that moment, cherishing it, and storing it away as a treasure.

Teach me not to fear declaring my happiness, for it is a reflection of the joy within me. Grant me the courage to affirm, "I'm happy," acknowledging the blessings that surround me and the beauty that resides within.

In your name, O Unnamed God, I seek guidance on this journey towards inner peace and contentment. Amen.

[ebouks]

After Man: A Zoology of the Future

After Man: A Zoology of the Future

After Man: A Zoology of the Future Dougal Dixon A take on specualtive evolution. Categories: Biology Year: 1981 Publisher: Dougal Dixon Language: english ISBN 10: 0312011636 ISBN 13: 9780312011635 File: 19 MB

[itachi-with-a-chicken]

after rewatching Good Omens, I started noticing a few things about Crowley’s  and Aziraphale’s  actual powers. Initially i regarded the whole business “Crowley saves Aziraphale” as just Crowley being hopelessly weak for his angel. And of course being Aziraphale an angel, he didn’t feel at ease with doing immoral stuff to get an easy way out, so he waited (prayed?) for Crowley to get his hands dirty ( i know in the books the angel is a lot more ruthless but, as i said, I’m focusing on the show)

Then, tho, when Satan himelf shows up, and Crowley clearly was the one more affected by it, right? so, being a matter of survival, Aziraphale wouldn’t feel ethically challenged for doing anything to save their lives, and yet he don’t. He waits and “ “ “ “ threatens “ “ “ “ “ Crowley (or warns him? idk really i don’t know @ gaiman give me answers), who eventually stops the time and get themselves a breath.

So, i started thingking that showwise, Crowley is actually a really powerful demon, if we can call him that. Or else, by being someone “go native”, he adapted so well on life on hearth that he somewhat evolved, so his powers changed too (in fact, all the other demons are rotting), hence as long as he stays on hearth, he a fucktons stronger than any normal demon.

And what about Aziraphale?

I honestly don’t know. Like, the fact that in presence of Satan he felt just a tingle means that his angelic nature protect him in a way, so he didn’t “go native” like Crowley did, but now that he understood that heaven has broken all the connection? maybe he’ll let himself go a bit. Do the things in his way more than he already did. When he’ll embrace his “angel of the hearth” status he’ll probably start benefit from it.

But all of this is just random speculations, I guess. Even if, the simple fact that Azi and Crowley probably started at the same level but then Crowley got more powerful and still he trusted him says a lot

tell me what you think please, i love speculate on stuff like this

[gamedesigngraphically]

Having a lot of fun in Stos Valley:

https://au.reddit.com/r/StosValley/comments/39p172/stos_valley_the_game/

[zgasly]

Billions must draw themselves as silly aliens

[zgasly]

Updated ref of the orange man ⛏

[zgasly]

Remember him? This is him now

Also I made a slight update to the whole species, I made their more stocky and their limbs thicker, because this fits better to the vibe of aliens who live underground and mine and produce metals, in my opinion.