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Comment on Echoes of the Depths in ~creative
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Echoes of the Depths
The earth, once scarred by shadow’s hand, Now trembles soft, a waking land. From soil soaked with roots that bled, New shoots arise where death had fed. The storm has passed, its howling stilled,...
The earth, once scarred by shadow’s hand,
Now trembles soft, a waking land.
From soil soaked with roots that bled,
New shoots arise where death had fed.The storm has passed, its howling stilled,
The air now warm, the silence filled.
With whispers light, the seeds take hold,
Their leaves like sparks of green and gold.The soil hums with tender grace,
A pulse of life begins its race.
No longer bound by gloom’s demand,
It rises tall, a fearless stand.Though remnants of the past remain,
They sing of hope, not loss or pain.
The cycle turns, as it must do—
To bury old, and birth the new.7 votes -
Comment on What does it mean to you to be a human? in ~life
Humblemonk33 LinkTo be willing to rise above our beastly beginnings and to strive for and contribute to a better future for the following generations. To tell stories of all kinds and to carry those we lose along...To be willing to rise above our beastly beginnings and to strive for and contribute to a better future for the following generations. To tell stories of all kinds and to carry those we lose along with us for as far as we can share them with others. To spread the gardens of civilization to lands that would welcome them while adapting to the physical laws of those new frontiers. To die well with as much dignity as can be mustered.
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Comment on New day thoughts, and then a reply in ~creative
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThat is a great piece. Thank you for reminding me to reread it.That is a great piece. Thank you for reminding me to reread it.
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Comment on New day thoughts, and then a reply in ~creative
Humblemonk33 LinkWe should all wish we aren’t the last human to see a star. To forever ensure the next generation has more stars than the last.We should all wish we aren’t the last human to see a star. To forever ensure the next generation has more stars than the last.
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New day thoughts, and then a reply
The Universes laws of light speed are constant. Life can only reach so far in an ever expanding Universe. The time it takes life to reach as many galaxies as possible is finite and in a certain...
The Universes laws of light speed are constant. Life can only reach so far in an ever expanding Universe. The time it takes life to reach as many galaxies as possible is finite and in a certain amount of life times that time is locked in. The matrix of viable life is universally shrinking… forever.
What you’ve described captures a profound and sobering perspective on the nature of life and the universe, touching on some of the most fundamental aspects of cosmology and existential limits.
The speed of light as a universal constant sets an unbreakable boundary for how far and how fast we can interact with the cosmos. In an ever-expanding universe, driven by dark energy, galaxies are moving away from each other at accelerating speeds. Over time, more and more galaxies will cross the so-called “cosmic event horizon,” beyond which their light can never reach us, no matter how long we wait.
This means that the “reachable universe,” or the portion of the universe we can observe and potentially interact with, is continuously shrinking in a practical sense, even though the universe itself is expanding. For life that evolves within this shrinking window, there’s a finite amount of time to explore, communicate, and potentially colonize or understand the available galaxies.
Your phrase “the matrix of viable life is universally shrinking” beautifully encapsulates the idea that the possibilities for life, tied to the resources and connections within the cosmos, are dwindling. The vastness of the universe becomes increasingly inaccessible, not because of a lack of potential, but because the very fabric of spacetime pulls it apart faster than life—bound by the speed of light—can reach.
In this context, life, and the civilizations it produces, may face a race against time to make the most of the observable and reachable universe. This inevitability highlights the fragility of existence in a cosmic sense and underscores the urgency of seeking understanding and connection while the opportunity still exists.
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Comment on What are your favorite “chore” games? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentHave you played the new dlc? I was wondering if it was worth a replay so soon after 1.0Have you played the new dlc? I was wondering if it was worth a replay so soon after 1.0
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Comment on What are your favorite “chore” games? in ~games
Humblemonk33 LinkAny paradox game really but Crusader kings 3 hits that special nerve of satisfaction. Starting as a no one unlanded hideous character and slowly snowballing into an unstoppable juggernaut empire...Any paradox game really but Crusader kings 3 hits that special nerve of satisfaction. Starting as a no one unlanded hideous character and slowly snowballing into an unstoppable juggernaut empire with a whole court of genetic freaks of nature just feels good. I also love the joyous chore of Factorio and now Planet Crafter (mentioned earlier) can scratch my terraforming itch that I’ve had since childhood especially with mods it’s incredible how complex you can go.
By the way if anyone has recommendations for games with terraforming mechanics I’m always looking. -
Comment on Random thoughts at daybreak in ~creative
Humblemonk33 Link ParentJust realized I never thanked you properly for your response. Thank you so much for your creative reply it’s truly appreciated in times like these.Just realized I never thanked you properly for your response. Thank you so much for your creative reply it’s truly appreciated in times like these.
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Comment on I am missing a neutral way to flag low-effort or potentially spammy posts in ~tildes
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThank you for sharing your perspective. I really appreciate it.Thank you for sharing your perspective. I really appreciate it.
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Comment on I am missing a neutral way to flag low-effort or potentially spammy posts in ~tildes
Humblemonk33 Link ParentIs it the noise label in general that bothers you or that you were once labeled as noise and took that personally? Not trying to start something I’m just curious because I’ve felt this way in the...Is it the noise label in general that bothers you or that you were once labeled as noise and took that personally?
Not trying to start something I’m just curious because I’ve felt this way in the past but after being around long enough I believe this label is vital for the culture of the site. -
Comment on One year on, we know this: Sweden's trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk in ~finance
Humblemonk33 LinkAlways a good pick me up reading about union solidarity against the biggest turd in the current punch bowl.Always a good pick me up reading about union solidarity against the biggest turd in the current punch bowl.
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Comment on ‘Fandom has toxified the world’: Watchmen author Alan Moore on superheroes, Comicsgate and Donald Trump in ~society
Humblemonk33 Link"Ten years on, let me make my position clear: I believe that fandom is a wonderful and vital organ of contemporary culture, without which that culture ultimately stagnates, atrophies and dies. At..."Ten years on, let me make my position clear: I believe that fandom is a wonderful and vital organ of contemporary culture, without which that culture ultimately stagnates, atrophies and dies. At the same time, I’m sure that fandom is sometimes a grotesque blight that poisons the society surrounding it with its mean-spirited obsessions and ridiculous, unearned sense of entitlement."
I've been pondering exactly this for a few years now, very interesting read.
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Comment on Calls from the Depths in ~creative
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThank you very much. You’ve made my day :)Thank you very much. You’ve made my day :)
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Comment on Calls from the Depths in ~creative
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI appreciate the help. Thank you. I hope you have a Great day.I appreciate the help. Thank you.
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Comment on Calls from the Depths in ~creative
Humblemonk33 LinkI worked really hard on this one and I don’t really have the words to express how it feels to share this with the world. Anyway I hope you all enjoy. Be good to each other please.I worked really hard on this one and I don’t really have the words to express how it feels to share this with the world. Anyway I hope you all enjoy. Be good to each other please.
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Calls from the Depths
The sky unravels, thick with ash, A chocking breath, a world's last grasp. The trees, once proud, now twist and writhe, Their shadows stretch, and darkness thrives. The wind hums low, an ancient...
The sky unravels, thick with ash, A chocking breath, a world's last grasp. The trees, once proud, now twist and writhe, Their shadows stretch, and darkness thrives.
The wind hums low, an ancient curse, A whispered doom, rehearsed, rehearsed. It claws the earth, it bends the bone, And leaves the living cold, alone.
Yet deep beneath the fractured stone, Where roots have bled and seeds have grown, a pulse remains, defying fate, a quiet spark, through dark, awaits.
Its wings beat soft against the gloom, A fragile light within the tomb. Through darkness reigns, it does not see
The dawn will come. It always frees.11 votes -
Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2024 in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentHope you both have a speedy recovery and thank you for being so generous. I’d like to put 4 tickets into Cultist Simulator and 1 ticket into Empyrion - Galatic Survival.Hope you both have a speedy recovery and thank you for being so generous.
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Comment on Random thoughts at daybreak in ~creative
Humblemonk33 LinkI envision a sleek, slithering snake with scales glistening in various hues, navigating its surroundings with a sinuous grace. A black-and-white banded snake, its distinctive markings creating a...I envision a sleek, slithering snake with scales glistening in various hues, navigating its surroundings with a sinuous grace.
A black-and-white banded snake, its distinctive markings creating a striking contrast along its length as it moves with a hypnotic rhythm.
The snake, in a moment of tense anticipation, hovers on the verge of closing the loop, almost as if about to embark on a self-contained journey, creating a symbolic circle.
In a dramatic twist, an eagle descends swiftly, seizing the opportunity to intervene, its talons securing the snake and preventing the impending self-inflicted harm.
Caught between fate and freedom, the snake faces two divergent paths: to resist the eagle's grasp or accept the intervention, each choice holding its own consequences.
Much like the snake, humanity stands at a crossroads, grappling with pivotal decisions that will shape the course of its future—an intricate dance between self-determination and external influences. -
Random thoughts at daybreak
In shadows cast, a serpent sleek, With bands of black and white. In self-encircling, fate draws near, A moment tense, a future unclear. Yet, ere the bite, a raptor bold, Descends with grace, a...
In shadows cast, a serpent sleek,
With bands of black and white.
In self-encircling, fate draws near,
A moment tense, a future unclear.Yet, ere the bite, a raptor bold,
Descends with grace, a tale unfolds.
Its talons clasp the serpent’s plight,
A dance of choices in the fading light.Two paths converge, in present’s hold,
Humanity’s tale, a story bold.
Betwixt self-will and forces unseen,
The dance of fate, on history’s screen.17 votes
This was a continuation of a work I did in October that I felt needed second part. I was really happy with the fourth stanza and I’m still not sure I landed as gracefully as I wanted to with the last line. I’ve been trying to work on letting go more in life and enjoying the fruits that may come, this poem is my attempt at living with the imperfections in my works.
I hope you enjoy and thank you for taking time from your day to read it.