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gosh but like we spent hundreds of years looking up at the stars and wondering “is there anybody out there” and hoping and guessing and imagining

because we as a species were so lonely and we wanted friends so bad, we wanted to meet other species and we wanted to talk to them and we wanted to learn from them and to stop being the only people in the universe

and we started realizing that things were maybe not going so good for us— we got scared that we were going to blow each other up, we got scared that we were going to break our planet permanently, we got scared that in a hundred years we were all going to be dead and gone and even if there were other people out there, we’d never get to meet them

and then

we built robots?

and we gave them names and we gave them brains made out of silicon and we pretended they were people and we told them hey you wanna go exploring, and of course they did, because we had made them in our own image

and maybe in a hundred years we won’t be around any more, maybe yeah the planet will be a mess and we’ll all be dead, and if other people come from the stars we won’t be around to meet them and say hi! how are you! we’re people, too! you’re not alone any more!, maybe we’ll be gone

but we built robots, who have beat-up hulls and metal brains, and who have names; and if the other people come and say, who were these people? what were they like?

the robots can say, when they made us, they called us discovery; they called us curiosity; they called us explorer; they called us spirit. they must have thought that was important.

and they told us to tell you hello.

#I AM #SO EMOTIONAL #OH MY GOD #the history of ideas #quote #I have loved the stars too fondly

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#I have loved the stars too fondly #q

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⋆Studio Ghibli - Everything So Far (1984 - 2014)⋆

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Greek mythology meme: [5/5] stories

↳ The Judgement of Paris

The story begins with a banquet to which all gods and demigods except the goddess of strife, Eris, were invited. In her anger, Eris fetched an apple from the Garden of the Hesperides that bore the inscription τῇ καλλίστῃ, ‘for the most beautiful’. Upon arriving, she tossed the apple amidst the revelling gods.

Three goddesses laid claim to the apple: Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera. After a long debate during which Zeus refused to take sides, it was decided that they would consult a Trojan prince named Paris, as he had recently proved to be fair in a contest with Ares, admitting the god’s victory without any hesitation.

Guided by Hermes, the goddesses confronted Paris on Mount Ida and asked him to determine who was the most beautiful. Since all goddesses were equally lovely, all offered a gift to Paris if he chose them: Athena offered wisdom and skill in war, Hera offered power over Europe and Asia, and Aphrodite offered the most beautiful mortal woman, Helen of Sparta.

Paris chose Aphrodite. Since after that he felt entitled to Helen, he disregarded the fact that she was already married to Menelaus, and so stole her away from Sparta, thus setting the foundation for the Trojan War.

#mythology

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There are so many reasons to love Cinder and the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: science fiction, adventure, fairy tale retellings. No matter what draws you to Cinder, there’s a book on this list you’ll enjoy.

ADVENTURES IN SPACE

Dove Arising by Karen Bao

Complicated relations between Earth and colonies on the Moon, a driven, capable protagonist, and a hint of romance make this sci-fi debut perfect for fans of Cinder.

Entangled by Amy Rose Capetta

In this far future space adventure, Cade teams up with a gang of outlaws to find a boy who might be the key to curing humans of a debilitating illness — and to learning more about her own identity.

These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Think Titanic — in space. Lilac and Tarver are the only survivors of a spaceship that crashes. This one is perfect who want a space adventure with a lot of romance!

Tin Star by Cecil Castellucci

Space travel to a distant planet, a crash landing, alien encounters, and revenge: the perfect mix for those looking for a true sci-fi story.

Scan by Walter Jury and Sara Fine

Readers who love action-packed, plot-driven novels should check out Scan, an aliens-on-Earth thriller.

Avalon by Mindi Arnett

In this space adventure, Jeth only cares about one thing: earning enough money to buy back his parent’s spaceship from his crime boss so he and his sister can have a new life. When he’s given the task of salvaging a ship that contains a dangerous weapon, he has to decide how far his crew will go to earn their freedom. With lots of action, this book is sure to please fans of Cinder.

Earth Girl by Janet Edwards

In a far future world, Jarra is abandoned on the wasteland Earth because of a disability that prevents her from surviving on another planet. When she joins an archaeology class to prove she’s just as capable as others. With interesting details, a strong heroine, and dashes of humor, this teen favorite will be a hit with fans of Cinder.

Salvage by Alexandra Duncan

Ava lives on a conservative spaceship where men rule and women have no power. When she inadvertently transgresses social rules, she opts to escape to a scarred Earth rather than face her punishment: death. This is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that will appeal to readers who looking for a more literary story.

SCI FI RETELLINGS

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheenan

A futuristic retelling of Sleeping Beauty, this novel is full of surprising plot twists and romance.

For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

This post-apocalyptic re-imagining of Jane Austen’s Persuasion examines class, friendship, loyalty, and love in a world that has been devastated by genetic experiments.

Stitching Snow by R. C. Lewis

This futuristic retelling of Snow White is perfect for readers who enjoy gritty stories with clever characters. Like Cinder, it blends elements of the original fairy tale in a science fiction setting.

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

This isn’t the “Alice” you knew. Beddor tells the “real” tale of Wonderland in an action-pack, steampunk-y adventure.

Now and Forever by Ray Bradbury

Readers looking to explore sci-fi retellings outside of YA lit should check out these novellas. “Leviathan ‘99” reimagines Moby Dick…in space.

Foundation by Issac Asimov

Asimov was a real scientist, and his sci-fi books are classics. Foundation was inspired by The Fall of the Roman Empire, and is perfect for readers who want to explore the “foundational” texts on which modern science fiction is built.

TWISTED FAIRY TALES

Dust City by Robert Paul Weston

This noir-mystery borrows many characters and tropes from Little Red Riding Hood and other fairy tales. With lots of action and a tinge of the supernatural, this novel story will delight those who like their fairy tales dark, gritty, and fast-paced.

Dorothy Must Die by D. M. Paige

This novel is a new spin on the classic The Wizard of Oz, where Dorothy has become a cruel dictator and must be overthrown. With lots of action, plot twists, and gruesome scenes, this novel is a lot of fun.

Splintered by A. G. Howards

Readers who want to fall down a rabbit hole and discover another world will this re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland. Alyssa, a descendent of the Alice that inspired Lewis Carroll’s story, is drawn back into Wonderland to reverse a curse on her family.

Scarlet by A. G. Gaughen

This novel is about a different Scarlet than the Little Red Riding Hood inspired character from Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles. This is a Robin Hood retelling, and while it features a historical setting and a heavy vernacular, the spunky heroine will appeal to fans of Cinder.

Nameless by Lili St. Crow

Readers who love how The Lunar Chronicles brings characters from so many fairy tales into the same story will enjoy this series.The first, Nameless, is a dark paranormal retelling of Snow White and brings in characters from Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. Instead of science fiction, these are horror novels.

The Glass Casket by McCormick Templeman

In rich prose, this novel explores traditional folklore tropes in a complex, layered plot. Is there really something supernatural out in the woods, preying on people, or is there a logical explanation?

DARK FUTURES

Ship Breaker by Paulo Bacigalupi

In the future, fossil fuels are scarce, and kids like Nailer scavenge old ships on the Gulf Coast to survive. When he finds a stash of oil, he thinks he’s made a lucky strike and can finally live a better life, but a girl on board complicates matters. This dark, richly imagined story is compelling, and readers who appreciate complex world-building will enjoy it.

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Like Cinder, this novel is set in a future where the world struggles with class division and the role of technology in society. While this novel is less plot-driven and more thought-provoking, it will still appeal to many fans of Marissa Meyer because of the similarity in themes.

#lit #book rec #q

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Sendhil Ramamurthy in Covert Affairs 1x11

#do you ever look at a man #sendhil ramamurthy #q

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lil' nature blog

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plants have feelings, too

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The youngest you can date without looking like an asshole.

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Anubis was associated with the mummification and protection of the dead for their journey into the afterlife. He was usually portrayed as a half human, half jackal, or in full jackal form wearing a ribbon and holding a flail in the crook of its arm. The jackal [Note: recent genetic studies show that the Egyptian jackal is actually a form of the grey wolf and has thus been renamed the “Egyptian Wolf” was strongly associated with cemeteries in ancient Egypt, since it was a scavenger which threatened to uncover human bodies and eat their flesh. The distinctive black color of Anubis “did not have to do with the jackal [per se] but with the color of rotting flesh and with the black soil of the Nile valley, symbolizing rebirth.”

Anubis is depicted in funerary contexts where he is shown attending to the mummies of the deceased or sitting atop a tomb protecting it. In fact, during embalming, the “head embalmer” wore an Anubis costume. The critical weighing of the heart scene in the Book of the Dead also shows Anubis performing the measurement that determined the worthiness of the deceased to enter the realm of the dead (the underworld, known as Duat). New Kingdom tomb-seals also depict Anubis sitting atop the nine bows that symbolize his domination over the enemies of Egypt.

#mythology #q

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I have a lot of disrespect for people who cheat. I feel like if you’re in a position in a relationship where you want to see other people, and the opportunity to cheat comes up, don’t.

#avan jogia #ugh babe #q