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On today’s episode of «What William James Moriarty might have studied?»

So this book is deriving the orbit from observations by assuming the body follows a Keplerian conic, which is, essentially, Newtonian celestial mechanics, and since Euler is determining the orbit based on the given observations, Moriarty would’ve analysed the full dynamical behaviour of a small body under perturbations.

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Hi, i have 2 questions

Would William be misogynist, considering times he live in? And Do you like the ‘’ending’’ of mtp like what did you expected what would you change?

Short answer: no.

The longer one: no, he would not have been a misogynistic man just because he lived in that time, and to support this, I’m going to provide more than simply "William is good." Firstly, good intentions alone are not enough. Even Jack(!), despite always being on Moriarty’s side and fighting for better, is not the most pleasant character. Sherlock, for all his intellect, also does not exactly respect women, or rather, he simply does not notice them at all. To explain why William would not have been misogynistic, we need to look at history. Even in his era, there were scholars who openly addressed the biases in how their contemporaries treated groups commonly despised. One book that immediately comes to mind is De Turcarum linguae indole ac natura by Frederic Louis Otto Röhrig, which I read a year ago. Roehrig actively criticized the "European ethnocentrism" of his time: the habit of considering anything far from Europe or "non-European"- as barbaric, low, or unworthy of scientific attention. As he writes:

"Neque vero de historia tantum, religione et moribus hoc sentiunt - nisi forte curiositatem quandam puerilem et phantasiam nimis vigentem, quae variis locorum longe a nobis dissitorum imaginibus delectari solet."

(And not only regarding history, religion, and customs do they think this, unless perhaps they have some childish curiosity and an overly vivid imagination, which delights in images of places far from us.)

Röhrig acknowledges that Europeans might have some curiosity about exotic things, but he notes it is superficial, more a play of imagination than serious interest. He criticizes not only the educated intelligentsia but also the profanum vulgus (the common people) whose refusal to study other cultures he attributes to laziness and shortsightedness:

"Quodsi quaesiverimus quinam sint harum, quas miramur, sententiarum auctores, ad profanum eos vulgus, quod non quae animum delectent mentemque colant, sed quae sola ad vitam sustentandam utilia sint, curat, atque hanc unicam doctrinam praedicat, reliquas abominatur, quodque sive ignavia sive stultitia qualemcunque vel minimum laborem detrectat et reiicit, primo obtutu referendos esse intelligemus, ut jure nostro ejusmodi nugas non solum non refutandas, sed ne respiciendas, quidem esse opinari videamur."

(If we ask who the authors of these judgments that amaze us are, it turns out they are ordinary people, the profanum vulgus, who care not for what delights the mind and nourishes the intellect, but only for what is useful for sustaining life, and preach only this one teaching, despising all others. And since through laziness or stupidity they reject any, even the smallest, effort, we should regard them at first glance in such a way that such trifles not only do not require refutation but do not even deserve attention.)

Through this critique, Röhrig shows that rejecting the study of "distant" languages and cultures was a systemic problem caused by both prejudice and pragmatism. I only bring this up to show that, even in the high intelligentsia of his time, there were scholars unafraid to critique society and its biases. This is why I strongly doubt that William would have been misogynistic, even in a period when women were among the most oppressed groups in any social class.

Now, to the second question, I would add more detail to their missions. I truly miss seeing how meticulously they planned and how those plans sometimes fell apart :) In short their plans lack a certain sense of humanity. They are too polished, so a few human missteps would not hurt

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what would william & louis work in modern au? do u have any headcanon for them

Good question. I’ve based my ideas on their personalities in the manga, carefully considering key moments that reveal who they are. I believe these career paths suit them perfectly in a modern context. Dedication and commitment to their goals are defining traits of the brothers, so here’s my reasoning:

Despite the various discussions within the fandom about William’s potential involvement in criminology or profiling, he would most likely remain true to his original role in the work—a mathematics professor, an educator, and a man of science who teaches and researches. William’s drive to change people’s ways of thinking would still define him, leading him to conduct and participate in conferences, host seminars, and deliver lectures to students. Students, with their open and adaptable minds, are the demographic most ready to learn and understand the world they are preparing to navigate. I believe he would author numerous papers and books, not only on mathematics but also on planned economics.

As for Louis, in my view, he would be an excellent candidate for the position of head of an international banking consortium. With money, AI, and the trade market being pivotal factors in determining the stability of nations, Louis’s cool-headed, results-driven mindset makes him perfectly suited for such a role. Moreover, as someone dedicated to serving his country, he would undoubtedly establish ethical standards and excel at managing alliances, uniting divergent interests into a cohesive strategy. This role would also grant him transparency in transactions between major banks and provide him with an avenue to influence international organisations.

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what is some of mtp characters hobbies u can imagine in modern au

In our modern world, their hobbies would differ little from those they already pursued, albeit with some adaptations to suit the present year. Here is my take on what their interests might be:

William James Moriarty

By canon, he enjoys creating ciphers, which naturally makes him an adept in programming and cryptographic security. Beyond that, I can absolutely picture him as a member of the university chess club where he teaches—surely, he deserves a moment of leisure, engaging in pursuits he never had the time for in his past life. That said, I do not see him as a professional chess player, but rather as a keen and discerning connoisseur of the game. Lastly, I would add cryptocurrencies and card games to his list of interests.

Sebastian Moran

This is proving more challenging than I expected, but among his hobbies, motorsports would certainly be one—motorbikes, high-speed racing, all things adrenaline-fuelled. Even if he isn’t behind the wheel himself, he would undoubtedly follow the sport with great enthusiasm. He would also be an avid collector of weaponry—I can easily imagine him amassing a collection of wartime knives from the WW2, acquired through auctions. And, I suspect, he would be quite the poker player, possibly even competing in tournaments, which are always thrilling to watch. (For more, ask someone who has a PhD. in Sebastianism @wolliak )

Albert James Moriarty

Still a devoted wine enthusiast, no doubt! He would also be a collector of antiquarian books, well recognised by every antique bookseller in the city. His interest would not stop at literature, he would surely acquire vintage paintings as well. Fencing, too... I can also envision him sharing William’s curiosity for cryptocurrencies and engaging in stock market investments.

Fred Porlock

At first, I considered cybersecurity, but that is less of a hobby and more of a part of his profession—his interest in it runs far too deep for it to be classified as mere pastime. Still, I can't omit it entirely, so I shall include it as a given. As for his actual hobbies—botany, 100%.

Louis James Moriarty

Culinary arts, for he enjoys cooking for his loved ones, bringing them joy through his craft. And without question, an Eastern martial art, for he would train relentlessly. No, truly: Louis exudes the aura of an utterly disciplined man, the kind who rises at four in the morning to begin a two-hour workout session to the sound of Rammstein.

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whats your most controversial mtp opinion?

I wouldn't call them controversial... Realistic, I would say.

i. People who criticise certain actions and decisions of William regarding his revolution have not the slightest clue or any foundational knowledge of how revolutionary methods are actually carried out. That is why their criticism of his actions, or of Albert’s actions within his role in the state, cannot truly be called "criticism" in any sense, because someone who is ignorant by default cannot criticise what they do not understand. And such people make up 99.9% of the fandom

ii. No one wants to die if they truly want to live. The Moriarty brothers "killed" Irene Adler — yes, the state would have removed her for its own safety, but the "transfer" of Irene Adler’s identity into the hands of the Criminal Lord, followed by the birth of James Bond, serves as a clear indication of how strongly and tightly the Moriarty brothers bind people to them, ensuring they remain loyal dogs of the team, dutifully following any of their commands. This is not a kind and fluffy team that took in useful people; it is a collection of rules, sometimes very brutal rules, and it didn’t matter what James Moriarty had prepared—others would accept it. And they would accept it all in silence. It means that the Moriarty brothers could have moulded anyone, whether not 'James', then Michael, Johnny, Phillips, Katya Golubikova, a little Yorkshire terrier, — any identity they created would have been accepted.

And also,

Regarding the first point: I am not claiming that William's actions can't be criticised in any way, but within this fandom, I have yet to see any criticism that is actually valid. More often than not, it's just people exposing their lack of knowledge on the subject.

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What kind of person do you think William would be attracted to? What physical or personality traits would he find appealing? (maybe even a specific height range)

If we overlook the fact that William fully devoted his life to his goals and paid little attention to people… It’s difficult for me to discuss this because William is a person of intellect and thought, rather than physicality. Most likely, physical traits would be of little concern to him, except in cases where someone carried something distinctive — for instance, a unique cultural item. In such cases, a natural curiosity might awaken in him. So, regarding outward traits, the key lies in a combination of the person’s presence and their ability to carry themselves in society.

As for personal qualities, kindness was always concealed behind William’s actions and dialogues with others. Therefore, a person William might gravitate towards would need to elicit more from him than just his responsiveness and willingness to help. Mentally, this person should be free, unburdened by societal lies and manipulation, yet possess a firm resilience capable of standing up even to William’s talent for winning people over and influencing them. William is a man of risk, who might test a person’s inner strength (within reasonable limits) to evaluate and understand their boundaries. He often viewed people's willingness to follow him as both a personal challenge and a responsibility, which means someone who resisted even his influence could attract his attention.

And of course, in the end, William would truly enjoy conversing with an intellectual peer — someone with whom he could engage in a game of one-on-one

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i saw people say liam has narcolepsy whats your take on it? would he sleep at midnight

I can discuss this in more detail -so to speak, provide more food for thought - if people in the fandom are interested. However, personally, I don’t believe in these attempts to assign diagnoses to every character and so on, simply because, in this case, I don’t care. I’m more inclined to believe it was an artistic technique to illustrate how much William thinks and how much weight he carries on his shoulders. So, I don’t believe in this diagnosis of his, just as I couldn’t care less about whatever other labels the fandom tries to attach to him.

Type 2 narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness without cataplexy, meaning individuals experience sudden and uncontrollable sleep episodes but do not suffer from the sudden loss of muscle tone seen in type 1. Unlike yype 1, which is caused by a deficiency of hypocretin (orexin) - a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating wakefulness and REM sleep - type 2 does not typically show this deficiency, making its underlying cause less well understood, though it is believed to involve dysfunction in sleep-wake regulation. Symptoms often include persistent fatigue, sudden sleep attacks, fragmented night-time sleep, difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, hypnagogic hallucinations or sleep paralysis, though these are less common. Due to the chronic disruption of sleep cycles, narcolepsy is frequently associated with mood disorders such as depression or anxiety, and long-term sleep deprivation can contribute to cognitive impairments, metabolic issues, and even cardiovascular risks. In the case of Liam, his episodes of abruptly falling asleep while eating, working, or even in the bath strongly resemble EDS, the core symptom of narcolepsy, suggesting he may suffer from type 2🤷‍♀️ If Liam does indeed have narcolepsy, he represents an individual who has mastered control over his condition.