I kinda dig this. I really like hearing professionals/high level folks talk about how they think about why they do. It’s always insightful.

Gulags but for self-imposed self-betterment.

I get why they hate us now. I get it. Like ya I see this image and I’m instantly filled with rage against western decadence and depravity. For sure.

Nael is wants the global working class to break their cage. Nael is a six-year-old Marxist.

It’s always upsetting when you see it pretty plainly laid out like this. I don’t want to be “that guy” but outside of rhetorical flair they aren’t substantively different in any meaningful way.

It sucks so much, this series desires better.

God I love Resurrections so much I’ll risk the ire of the youtube bot just to show it in HD

Glad to see a fellow wizened Resurrections appreciator

Warner is literally called out in the movie in the dialog about the “video game” having a fourth installment.

This is scene points out my point, but I guess my comment seems slightly silly in retrospect.

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I love the Matrix. I thought “The Architect” was really cool and I thought it would have been interesting for it (him? it’s a computer program idk) interact with the “The Analyst”. Designing large systems of control and optimization of control patterns and behavior through micro algorithmic changes could have been a rich source of their dialogue. That dichotomy really could have given the “The Analyst” something to contrast itself with to elevate it as a villain.

Though I’m still of the belief the Matrix 4 wasn’t made to succeed, it was made to give Lana a happy ending for her character she and her sister made, which is totally fine. I’m like 420.69% certain the MEGACORP suits wanted to turn the Matrix into a lobotomized zombie franchise series (and probably still will).

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One thing I think genuinely think about often is the finding the space of spontaneity where good vibes tend to dwell is difficult when everything requires a car.

You may be in her DMs, but I’m in the Cold Sea venturing to defeat the Necrolord in his Ice Castle.

Being totally honest I have tried to move a lot in 2023 and I noticed my many chains. Debt being the big one around my neck, healthcare and insurance are about my wrists in regards to employment, and I feel like work/free time are the ones at my ankles. It’s really frustrating that the more I realize I am capable of doing the more I see the limited horizon around that capability.

I feel like going back to school was great choice (I like learning and I think being an educated black man is a virtuous thing for the sake of myself and those who came before me) but it sucks to realize higher education and possible more debt is the only pathway forward for technical advancement. Going back to school also really shows me how limited peoples time is (especially adults returning to education), I cannot really engage with clubs and organizations and build connections and friendships with peers. It’s really just a shame, it’s nothing life-threatening like our comrades in Palestine 🇵🇸 but it sucks.

Sadly i can’t my chains away. I can’t just hustle grind my chains away. It really sucks to not see a solution in the foreseeable future, still worth trying to move though. Even just to hear the rattle

I made myself a promise not to buy any new games for remainder of 2023 and 2024. Finally upgraded my rig and I just want to play my library of games I got on sale a long time ago that i couldn’t play. I am kinda falling in love with games again because I playing all these bangers. I have more of problem finding time to play than find a great title to olay