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The Feline Enigma: Why Cats Haven't Evolved Beyond Their Whiskers

In the shadowy corners of the forest, where the moonlight barely pierces through the canopy, a curious question lingers: Why haven't cats, with their myriad of communicative skills, evolved into beings of higher intellect? It's a mystery that has puzzled even the most astute observers of the animal kingdom.

Cats, with their ability to convey a plethora of messages through subtle movements and vocalizations, seem to possess a level of intelligence that is both intriguing and perplexing. Yet, despite their cleverness, they remain confined to the realm of domestication and wilderness, never venturing into the realms of true higher cognition.

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. This adage, whispered through the ages, holds the key to understanding why cats have not transcended their current state. While cats are undoubtedly intelligent, their intelligence is rooted in survival and instinct, not in the abstract and creative realms of imagination.

Imagination, the ability to conceive of new ideas and possibilities, is the driving force behind evolution towards higher intelligence. It is through imagination that species develop complex social structures, advanced communication systems, and the capacity for abstract thought. Cats, though adept at conveying their needs and emotions, lack the imaginative spark that would propel them into a new era of cognitive evolution.

Their intelligence, though impressive, is akin to a finely tuned instrument, perfectly suited for their environment but not for the exploration of uncharted intellectual territories. Cats are masters of their domain, but their domain is limited by the boundaries of their imagination.

In the end, the feline enigma remains unsolved. Cats, with their clever ways and mysterious eyes, continue to captivate us with their intelligence. Yet, it is their lack of imagination that keeps them from evolving into beings of higher wisdom. And so, they remain in their world, a world of instinct and survival, forever tantalizingly close to the precipice of higher intelligence, but never quite reaching it.

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Nomadic Empathy: The Wanderer's Anthem

Yo, let me break it down, like a beat in the night, Where the streets don't sleep, and the shadows take flight. Empathy ain't just a word, it's a vibe, a feeling, Grown from the roots of the wanderer's healing.

See, back in the day, it was all about the clan, But now, it's the nomad, the one who understands. The one who roams, who knows the world's cold, Who feels the pain, but still keeps on bold.

This empathy, it ain't no joke, no game, It's the silent scream of the one who's been shamed. By the rigid rules, the cold, hard face, Of the social grind, where the heart's out of place.

But the wanderer, they see through the lies, They feel the pulse, they hear the cries. In the silence, they find the voice, In the loneliness, they find the choice.

To stand against the norm, the selfish, the cruel, To be the light in the dark, the truth in the fool. This nomadic empathy, it's the fire in the soul, The spark that keeps the dreamer whole.

So let the wanderer's anthem ring loud, In the face of the world's cold, proud. For empathy ain't dead, it's just been reborn, In the heart of the nomad, where it's always dawn.

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Roaming Hearts: The New Normal

So, like, have you ever felt like your heart is just, like, totally on the move? Not like, physically, but like, emotionally? Yeah, me too. It's like, we're all these roaming hearts, always searching for something, you know? Maybe it's connection, or understanding, or just someone who gets us. But the thing is, like, we're not finding it in the usual places.

Back in the day, people used to find their tribe, their community, through, like, being part of a group or something. But now? Nah, it's different. Now, it's like, we find our people through our experiences, through our travels, through our stories. And that's cool and all, but it also means that we're kind of, like, detached from the usual social scene. We're not fitting into those neat little boxes that society wants to put us in.

And you know what? That's okay. Because being detached, being silent, being alone—it's not a bad thing. In fact, it's like, totally empowering. It's our way of saying, "Hey, I'm not just another face in the crowd. I'm me, and I'm figuring out who that is on my own terms." It's our way of challenging the status quo, of saying, "No, I'm not going to be just another cog in the machine. I'm going to be my own person."

So yeah, maybe we're a little bit lonely sometimes. Maybe we feel like we're not fitting in. But that's okay. Because in that loneliness, in that silence, in that solitude, we're finding ourselves. We're finding our community. And that's way more important than fitting into some boring old social strata.

So here's to the roaming hearts, the ones who are always on the move, always searching, always finding. Here's to us.

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Shanghai Between, Tradition And Modernity by Mark Siegemund 

Magnificent views of Shanghai from above by Mark Siegemund, a talented photographer, digital artist, adventurer and drone pilot from Germany who currently lives and works in Shanghai, China. Soaring high-rise buildings and towers, dizzying bridges, temples, ancient streets, mid-level housing, Siegemund perfectly captures the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity of this dynamic city in this series of breathtaking pictures.

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Illustrations by Yojiro Arai (Studio Colorido).

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台风来了

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I’m really tired of seeing people broken up into labels of absolutes.

People are not just “good” or “bad”.

People are not a list of labels. 

People are complex, situations are complex.

I know, that makes it a lot harder when you want to just write off everything someone’s ever done as bad – but that’s not how people actually are, and it would do everyone good to stop pretending they are.

I am tired of hearing about the fear people have in putting themselves out there. And it is a scary thing! Putting yourself out there means subjecting yourself to people who want a really good reason to tear you down, who will jump at the first chance to feel “good” by labeling someone else as “bad”.

I reject this. I reject the idea that there should be fear in speaking up and talking about experiences and trying to reach an understanding of a situation.

I’m unhappy to see people spitefully urging others to cut off ties with their friends under the guise of “well, that person’s just inherently bad, so if you talk to them you’re bad too.” That is fucked up. You definitely have the right to let the friend know you don’t want to hear about whoever troubles you, but you do not at all have the right to decide who their friends should be. This includes guilt trips.

Anyway, just try to be more aware of others. Everyone else is a person like you. They might not have the same experiences as you. They might not understand how their words are harmful, or how what they’re doing is wrong. They certainly won’t if you never tell them.

Most people are trying to be good, but they’re going to mess it up sometimes. Try to keep that in mind. Even when people do really fucked up shit, sometimes they are trying to do good. “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” and all that.

Nothing gets solved, no growth happens when you put people into a box from which you’ll never let them escape.

Yes, you absolutely must be careful about people who have tendencies and patterns that are harmful to you. Sometimes people try to overcome those patterns and they fail, and you have to distance yourself from them: that is the sad reality of life. Sometimes though, they can overcome it. But they certainly won’t if the first thing you do is write them off after a fuck up. 

Be sincere. Use your best judgment.

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Liquify Photoshop Action - 1 Click Effect by Sevenstyles

So here we are again, with another astonishing photoshop action that make your photos looks surreal. In case you don’t know what I’m referring to: here is the first action with more than 90k notes.

I now this thing will make you wet (I mean literally), go grab the action and make your boring photos wet with this.

Download the action here: 

http://bit.ly/liquifyps

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excuse me

1. selfie

2. what would you name your future kids?

3. do you miss anyone?

4. what are you looking forward to?

5. is there anyone who can always make you smile?

6. is it hard for you to get over someone?

7. what was your life like last year?

8. have you ever cried because you were so annoyed?

9. who did you last see in person?

10. are you good at hiding your feelings?

11. are you listening to music right now?

12. what is something you want right now?

13. how do you feel right now?

14. when was the last time someone of the opposite sex hugged you?

15. personality description

16. have you ever wanted to tell someone something but you didn't?

17. opinion on insecurities.

18. do you miss how things were a year ago?

19. have you ever been to New York?

20. what is your favourite song at the moment?

21. age and birthday?

22. description of crush.

23. fear(s)

24. height

25. role model

26. idol(s)

27. things i hate

28. i'll love you if...

29. favourite film(s)

30. favourite tv show(s)

31. 3 random facts

32. are your friends mainly girls or guys?

33. something you want to learn

34. most embarrassing moment

35. favourite subject

36. 3 dreams you want to fulfill?

37. favourite actor/actress

38. favourite comedian(s)

39. favourite sport(s)

40. favourite memory

41. relationship status

42. favourite book(s)

43. favourite song ever

44. age you get mistaken for

45. how you found out about your idol

46. what my last text message says

47. turn ons

48. turn offs

49. where i want to be right now

50. favourite picture of your idol

51. star sign

52. something i'm talented at

53. 5 things that make me happy

54. something thats worrying me at the moment

55. tumblr friends

56. favourite food(s)

57. favourite animal(s)

58. description of my best friend

59. why i joined tumblr

60. ask me anything you want

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no one wins - multibasket backboard by llobet & pons | via

everyone is a victor with the ‘no one wins – multibasket’ backboard. the permanent installation that debuted at the 2013 setouchi triennale, is a whimsical backboard concept by berlin- and barcelona-based studio llbot & pons where local teshima island residents can shoot more than just a couple of hoops. hosting six nets, all positioned at various heights, players must use their own imagination to make-up new rules for the classic court sport.

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A Walking City for the 21st Century by Manuel Dominguez

In a world where people live more mobile lifestyles than they have for centuries, cities are facing a problem they rarely planned for: their citizens move away. When jobs and resources start to decline, modern cities, such as Detroit, suffer difficult and often wasteful processes of urban contraction. In contrast to this, Manuel Dominguez’s “Very Large Structure,” the result of his thesis project at ETSA Madrid, proposes a nomadic city that can move on caterpillar tracks to locations where work and resources are abundant.

Of course this is not the first time that the idea of a nomadic city has been proposed. Ron Herron’s Walking City is one of the more recognizable Archigram designs from the 1960s, and has been influential to architectural theory ever since. However, the design for the “Very Large Structure” expands on the Walking City by including strong proposals for energy generation on board the city.

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Illustrated Cynicism by  Eduardo Salles

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ELÍN HANSDÓTTIR MUD BRICK SPIRAL Higher Atlas Marrakech Biennale 4 Morocco

curated by Carson Chan & Nadim Samman

Exterior installation made from traditional Berber mudbricks (earth, water & hay) in the village of Tassoultante, 14 km from Marrakech City. The structure was realised in collaboration with 8 local masons and craftsmen as well as Dar Al-Ma’mûn artist residency.

construction masters:

نور الدين أخشان / Nourdine Archan مصطفى ڭونان / Moustafa Gounane نور الدين ڭونان / Nourdine Gounane مصطفى لفريندي / Moustafa Lafrindi عبد الحكيم الروڭدي / Abdelhakim Rouagdi عماد الشطيبي / Imad Schtibi إسماعيل بالعواد / Ismael Belaoued عبد الحق باسلام / Abdelhak Bislam

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Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Warsaw, Poland by Maciej Jeżyk

The Museum of History of Polish Jews (Polish: Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich) is a new museum on the site of the Warsaw ghetto. The cornerstone was laid in 2007 and the museum was opened on April 19, 2013. The museum will feature multimedia exhibits on vibrant Jewish community that flourished in Poland for a thousand years. The building, a modern structure in glass and limestone, was designed by Finnish architects Rainer Mahlamäki and Ilmari Lahdelma.

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