What did you learn today?

[Representing_Tromba]

I'll risk it for the money

So are most billionaires.

 

[Aaqil]

Diamonds?! I'm going to Neptune

George, it's the iron you want,

The diamonds hold their value through very carefully done supply manipulation.
The iron is more needed,

 

[georgelee5786]

George, it's the iron you want,

The diamonds hold their value through very carefully done supply manipulation.
The iron is more needed,

Iron isn't shiny

 

[Representing_Tromba]

Iron isn't shiny

It can be.

 

[ManwX]

I learned about the quantum immortality and asked ChatGPT to write an essay about it. Here:

The trope of being "reincarnated into another world" is a popular theme in many works of fiction, particularly in the realm of fantasy and science fiction. This trope involves a character being transported from their own world to another, often through some form of magical or technological means. In many cases, the character retains their memories and experiences from their previous life, which allows them to adapt more quickly to their new surroundings.

One theory that has been proposed to explain this trope is the concept of quantum immortality. This theory is based on the idea that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe and that it can never truly be destroyed. According to this theory, when a person dies, their consciousness simply shifts to another parallel universe where they are still alive.

In the context of the "reincarnated into another world" trope, this theory suggests that when a character dies in their original world, their consciousness simply shifts to another world where they are reborn as a new character. This new world is often vastly different from their original world, with different rules, cultures, and even physical laws.

One of the key elements of this theory is the concept of the multiverse. According to this idea, there are an infinite number of parallel universes, each with its own unique set of conditions and possibilities. When a person dies in one universe, their consciousness simply shifts to another universe where they are still alive. This process can continue indefinitely, as long as there are still parallel universes where the person has not yet died.

Im so glad someone talked about this. Im just geeking out reading this. Its these kinds of concept that makes you wonder what are the chances that it might hold some weight.

 

[georgelee5786]

It can be.

B-But diamonds are shinier

 

[Representing_Tromba]

B-But diamonds are shinier

Okay, goblin.

 

[georgelee5786]

Okay, goblin.

Diamonds are my preciousss, so Gollum.

 

[Deleted member 19066]

Prepare for the longest image ever

Spoiler

 

[RepresentingCaution]

trash has feelings

 

[ShrimpShady]

I randomly remembered the ending of Chainsaw Man Part 1 and had some new realizations about it. Spoilers for the Chainsaw Man manga obviously.

Spoiler

The big climax of Chainsaw Man pt. 1's final arc is obviously about the duality of order and chaos among other things, with Makima the Control Devil symbolizing absolute control and the Chainsaw Devil symbolizing absolute chaos.

It's only appropriate that the first action Denji ever did out of his own free will is confront Makima. It's also only appropriate that he's the one to defeat her, not Chainsaw Man. It isn't chaos that triumphs over order, it's free will. If Chainsaw Man were to eat Makima, the Control Devil would've been erased from existence. Instead of Makima's world of perfect order, we would have one of absolute chaos. Denji is instead the one who eats her, not out of malice, but as an act of love, of acceptance. He flat out states that he will bear the weight of her sins, accepting her very being.

So now within Denji, our symbol of free will (or the indomitable human spirit if that sounds cooler), is both control and chaos. They're balanced out and can coexist as a result of the freedom to choose between them.

Of course, the one who kickstarts this whole thing is Power who, in her brief re-appearance, expresses the value she sees in Denji as her first friend. This emphasizes the power of the individual, that Denji matters.

Chainsaw Man's kino.

 

[greyblob]

i understood more about parental and unconditional love.
also each day im getting more certain we'll all become obsolete and fast. i didn't it would happen in my generation

 

[georgelee5786]

Lion El'Jonson returned

 

[Kenjona]

I have searched for critical points of New York's infrastructure which if damaged could paralyze the entire city and unleash chaos, along with damaging the bridges and tunnels that would be used for evacuation. In addition to creating a map of where an invasion of the city would come from and which points they would try to take. Along with a plan of counterattack in case something like that happened. I also made a map with all this information well explained.

It was for my novel, I wanted to make it as realistic as possible. But legitimately I think it got me on a police list.

Nah, unless you have other tells. Your not even a possible blip to their list. To many people already have and are researching that.

Ghandi in history: peace, love, protest the British.
Ghandi in CIV: your resources are mine and so are your kneecaps.
Ghandi in the Fellowship of the ring: why don't we just ride the ringwraiths into Mordor?

Ghandi in CIV all the nukes all the time everywhere.

I learned that manila was the second most damaged capital of world war 2. Also both the American and Japan forces ordered not to defend the city.

Or 3rd. It is in the running with Warsaw. Which after the 1944 uprising was ordered to be razed by Hitler. Berlin is usually considered #1.Warsaw.

 

[Deleted member 19066]

 

[RepresentingCaution]

I'm pretty sure most people go through phases on this, and it can correspond with the hierarchy of needs, fluctuating with our moods.

 

[Deleted member 19066]

A 1996 Super Mario 64 manga suggests that 1-Up Mushrooms grow from the bodies of dead Marios, perpetuating the cycle of life and death​

 

[Representing_Tromba]

That's morbid and scary but did you know that Yoshi's full name is T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas?

 

[gaylolis]

just another chatgpt question for me

>i wish to write a litrpg parody which consist of a man who got sent to a white room with only a table, and he can only gain experience by hitting the table. the story consist on how he can creatively explore how he can 'level up' by hitting the table until he become strong enough to break it, before returning to his world. how can i make the story interesting?

To make the story interesting, you can add humor and satire to your writing. Here are some ideas you can consider:

1. Make the character's journey to break the table a hilarious one. For example, he could try various methods like hitting the table with different body parts, using different objects to hit the table, or even trying to convince the table to break on its own.
2. Use the white room as a blank canvas for absurdity. The character could imagine scenarios, create imaginary enemies or obstacles, or even create an entire imaginary world in his head to make the experience more interesting.
3. Have the character interact with other people who have also been sent to the white room, and make each character's approach to gaining experience unique and quirky.
4. Play around with the mechanics of leveling up. For example, hitting the table harder or more frequently could increase the amount of experience points gained, but also cause the character to suffer from physical exhaustion or injury.
5. Include witty references to other litRPG novels and games, while still maintaining the unique tone and style of your story.

By incorporating these elements, you can create a humorous and entertaining litRPG parody that readers will enjoy.

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goddamn the answer cracked me up

also

why the hell does AI keep coming up with fire ideas

 

[Deleted member 19066]

The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was a segregated US Army unit made up of Japanese-Americans, many of which had joined the army directly from internment camps. They fought in Italy, France, and Germany, ultimately becoming the most decorated American unit in WW2.

They earned more than 18,000 awards, including 9,500 Purple Hearts, 5,200 Bronze Star Medals, 588 Silver Stars, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 7 Distinguished Unit Citations, and one Congressional Medal of Honor.

The 4,000 men who initially came in April 1943 had to be replaced nearly 2.5 times. In total, about 10,000 men served. The unit was awarded eight Presidential Unit Citations (5 earned in one month). Twenty-one of its members were awarded Medals of Honour.

Members of the 442nd received 18,143 awards in less than two years.