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Comment on New day thoughts, and then a reply in ~creative
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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.
I’d like to put 4 tickets into Cultist Simulator and 1 ticket into Empyrion - Galatic Survival. -
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 -
Comment on Epitaph: idle game about existential risks and the death of civilizations in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentSounds like a promising project. Good luck to you please let me know if you ever need a tester.Sounds like a promising project.
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Comment on Epitaph: idle game about existential risks and the death of civilizations in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI don’t think the game is so much nihilistic as much as it is trying to drive home how astronomical the odds are against a sentient species reaching towards the the end of whatever pathway they...I don’t think the game is so much nihilistic as much as it is trying to drive home how astronomical the odds are against a sentient species reaching towards the the end of whatever pathway they find themselves on. I’ve ’played’ this game a long time ago so bear with me but I believe the game has a bias against ‘intervention in the long term. At least that was my belief at the time because the more you intervene the more ‘catastrophes’ seem to trigger. Which kind of makes a weird sense to me, like a child needs to learn to pick itself up. Obviously I can’t prove this but it’s a cool observation in my opinion.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Humblemonk33 (edited )LinkI’ve been playing four games this month Dawn of Man: I haven’t played since 2022 and I got to say I love the optimization that went into the late game. Raids now seem appropriate for how much...I’ve been playing four games this month
Dawn of Man: I haven’t played since 2022 and I got to say I love the optimization that went into the late game. Raids now seem appropriate for how much progress you make into the game and animal management makes sense. I wanted to love this sim when it released but I saw way too many bugs, now I can honestly vouch for this one as worth the cost and more.
Mechabellum: just an auto battler with a lot of potential I’ve been toying with. I love messing with the players who use preplaned tactics and can’t improvise so save themselves.
Destroy all humans: A very generous gift from a fellow bundle purchaser. They did a very good job touching up the remaster and It handles great on PC. Would have love an expansion of the missions too but it was always a short game. Nice little chaos sandbox.
Fae Farm: ugh so much grind. But my partner loves it so I’m her designated farm hand while she grinds the dungeons over and over again. The art is nice but I can’t help but see all the wasted potential on this one.If you read all that thank you, please enjoy the rest of your day :).
That is a great piece. Thank you for reminding me to reread it.