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            <title><![CDATA[When the Party Leader is Throwing]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:39:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There is a chapter in the Bible that feels less like ancient history and more like a multiplayer lobby. It is 1 Samuel 14. And it is basically the story of two completely different playstyles. Same team. Same objective. Same God. But two completely different mindsets. One wins through trust. The other almost wipes his own squad. The Setup (Israel is Underleveled) Israel is getting farmed by the Philistines. They control the map, the high ground, and the weapons economy. Israel barely even has...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<br><p>There is a chapter in the Bible that feels less like ancient history and more like a multiplayer lobby.</p><p>It is 1 Samuel 14.</p><p>And it is basically the story of two completely different playstyles.</p><br><p>Same team.</p><p>Same objective.</p><p>Same God.</p><br><p>But two completely different mindsets.</p><p>One wins through trust.</p><p>The other almost wipes his own squad.</p><br><p><strong>The Setup (Israel is Underleveled)</strong></p><p>Israel is getting farmed by the Philistines.</p><p>They control the map, the high ground, and the weapons economy. Israel barely even has swords. Most soldiers are holding farm tools.</p><p>Saul is the king.</p><p>He has 600 men.</p><p>He is sitting under a tree.</p><p>He is basically the guy in a battle royale who pings “we should push” but never leaves the building.</p><p>He has:</p><p>• a priest</p><p>• rituals</p><p>• strategy talk</p><p>• zero action</p><br><p>Meanwhile his son Jonathan quietly logs in and decides:</p><p>“Let’s try something.”</p><p>He takes one teammate.</p><p>Not an army.</p><p>One armor-bearer.</p><p>This is literally a 2v20.</p><br><p><strong>Jonathan’s Play: Faith as a High-Risk Push</strong></p><p>Jonathan says one of the wildest lines in Scripture:</p><p>“Nothing can stop the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”</p><p>Notice what he does NOT say.</p><br><p>He does not say:</p><p>“God promised we will win.”</p><br><p>He says:</p><p>“Maybe God will act.”</p><br><p>This is important.</p><p>Jonathan is not acting because he has certainty.</p><p>He is acting because he trusts God’s character.</p><br><p>This is faith in biblical terms:</p><p>moving forward before the outcome is visible.</p><p>He even sets a sign:</p><p>If the enemies say “come up here,” that is the signal.</p><p>They reveal themselves.</p><p>The Philistines literally trash talk them:</p><p>“Look, Hebrews crawling out of holes!”</p><p>Then they say:</p><p>“Come up here!”</p><br><p>Jonathan immediately goes:</p><p>“Okay, that was the signal.”</p><p>And they climb a cliff straight into the enemy outpost.</p><br><p>This is not strategy.</p><p>This is obedience plus courage.</p><br><p><strong>The Miracle Nobody Could Engineer</strong></p><p>Jonathan and his teammate start fighting.</p><p>They drop about 20 men.</p><p>And then something impossible happens.</p><p>A panic spreads across the entire Philistine army.</p><p>An earthquake hits.</p><p>The whole camp collapses into chaos.</p><p>They start attacking each other.</p><br><p>Jonathan did not win the battle.</p><p>God responded to his willingness.</p><p>Important difference.</p><br><p>Jonathan did not create victory.</p><p>He stepped into the space where God could move.</p><br><p><strong>Meanwhile… Saul</strong></p><p>While this miracle is happening, Saul finally joins the battle.</p><p>And then he makes one of the worst leadership decisions in the Old Testament.</p><p>He makes an oath:</p><p>“Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening until I take revenge on my enemies.”</p><br><p>This sounds spiritual.</p><p>It is not spiritual.</p><p>It is control.</p><br><p>Saul is trying to force victory with pressure instead of trust.</p><br><p><strong>Why This Is a Terrible Call</strong></p><p>The soldiers are fighting all day.</p><p>They get exhausted.</p><p>They are starving.</p><p>Morale drops.</p><br><p>Jonathan does not even hear the order. He finds honey in the forest, eats it, and immediately regains strength.</p><br><p>He literally says:</p><p>“My father has troubled the land.”</p><p>He is right.</p><p>Saul is not leading the army.</p><p>He is managing his fear.</p><br><p>This is what insecure leadership looks like:</p><p>it makes everyone else pay for the leader’s anxiety.</p><br><p><strong>The Consequences</strong></p><p>Because the army is starving, when night comes the soldiers rush livestock and eat meat improperly, breaking God’s law.</p><p>Saul blames the people.</p><p>But the people only sinned because of his vow.</p><p>Then it gets worse.</p><p>They cast lots to see why God stopped answering them.</p><p>The lot falls on Jonathan.</p><br><p>Saul says:</p><p>“You must die.”</p><p>His own son.</p><p>The guy who just carried the victory.</p><br><p>The army literally has to step in and save Jonathan from the king.</p><p>This is the moment the chapter wants you to see clearly:</p><p>Saul would rather keep control than recognize God’s work.</p><br><p><strong>Two Leadership Styles</strong></p><p>This chapter is a comparison.</p><table style="min-width: 50px"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Jonathan</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Saul</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Acts in trust</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Acts in fear</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Quiet courage</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Public performance</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Strengthens team</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Exhausts team</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Risks himself</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Risks others</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Depends on God</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Tries to control outcomes</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Jonathan moves toward God when things are uncertain.</p><p>Saul tries to manipulate circumstances so he feels safe.</p><br><p><strong>The Real Message (And Why It Still Hits Today)</strong></p><br><p>Saul’s problem is not weakness.</p><p>It is insecurity.</p><p>He cannot trust God when outcomes are unclear.</p><p>So he replaces faith with:</p><p>• rules</p><p>• vows</p><p>• pressure</p><p>• appearances</p><br><p>Externally it looks religious.</p><p>Internally it is fear management.</p><br><p>Jonathan, meanwhile, does something much simpler.</p><p>He trusts God enough to move.</p><br><p>He does not demand guarantees.</p><p>He does not wait for perfect conditions.</p><p>He just takes the step he believes is right.</p><p>And that is where God acts.</p><br><p><strong>The Gamer Lesson</strong></p><p>There are two ways to live.</p><br><p>Saul life:</p><p>You try to control every variable before acting.</p><p>You wait for certainty.</p><p>You over-optimize.</p><p>You burn out your team and yourself.</p><br><p>Jonathan life:</p><p>You act in obedience first and clarity follows later.</p><p>Faith is not passive waiting.</p><p>Faith is stepping forward when the minimap is still fogged.</p><p>Jonathan queued anyway.</p><p>And the battlefield changed because of it.</p><br><p><strong>Why This Chapter Matters</strong></p><p>This chapter is quietly introducing the idea of a true king.</p><p>Israel wanted a powerful ruler like other nations.</p><p>They got Saul.</p><p>But God is showing what real kingship looks like before David even appears.</p><p>It does not look like control.</p><p>It looks like trust.</p><p>God does not need impressive resources.</p><p>He needs willing hearts.</p><p>One person willing to climb the cliff was enough to start the victory.</p><br><p><strong>Final Thought</strong></p><p>Jonathan said:</p><p>“Maybe the Lord will act.”</p><p>That is not doubt.</p><p>That is mature faith.</p><p>He did not need certainty about the outcome.</p><p>He trusted the character of God.</p><p>And sometimes the moment faith becomes real is not when you understand everything.</p><p>It is when you move anyway.</p><p>The miracle in 1 Samuel 14 did not begin with an earthquake.</p><p>It began with a decision:</p><p>a single step forward when it would have been safer to stay under the tree.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Burnout Illusion: When Mental Illness Looks Like Hustle Culture]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 00:41:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Alright, fam, let’s break it down. We’ve all seen those folks who seem like productivity machines—working 80 hours a week, pumping out projects like they’re on a never-ending caffeine drip. They might seem like society’s MVPs, but often, they’re wrestling with anxiety or mania behind the scenes. Take a coder who pulls all-nighters, cranking out apps like there’s no tomorrow—yeah, they’re productive, but the burnout hits like a ton of bricks. Over time, relationships get frayed, health takes a...]]></description>
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We’ve all seen those folks who seem like productivity machines—working 80 hours a week, pumping out projects like they’re on a never-ending caffeine drip. They might seem like society’s MVPs, but often, they’re wrestling with anxiety or mania behind the scenes. Take a coder who pulls all-nighters, cranking out apps like there’s no tomorrow—yeah, they’re productive, but the burnout hits like a ton of bricks. Over time, relationships get frayed, health takes a nosedive, and society ends up with a walking zombie who’s no good to anyone.</p><br><p>On the flip side, you’ve got the folks who might act out in ways society doesn’t vibe with—like someone struggling with psychosis, maybe shouting at strangers on the street. It’s easy to label them as disruptive, but behind that behavior is someone who’s dealing with a serious mental health battle. The long-term fallout? They might struggle to hold down a job, maintain relationships, or even take care of themselves, which also puts a strain on the community and healthcare systems.</p><br><p>Here’s the kicker: whether it’s the turbo-charged hustle or the chaotic street scene, both ends of the spectrum have a cost. The truth is, even if a mental illness seems to fuel that grind or creativity, it’s a double-edged sword. Long-term, it can burn out the individual, mess with relationships, and drain society in ways that aren’t obvious at first glance.</p><br><p>Ultimately, the goal in life should be to strive for that perfect balance—being productive, sure, but also taking the time to slow down, enjoy who and what’s around you, explore, be curious, understand things, question, and have time to fantasize. Because at the end of the day, a balanced life is the real flex.</p><br><hr><h2 id="h-the-real-talk-on-mental-illness-impact" class="text-3xl font-header">The Real Talk on Mental Illness Impact</h2><br><p>We live in a world that worships productivity. The faster you work, the more you grind, the more praise you get. But what happens when mental illness puts on a business suit and calls itself “high performance”? What happens when society rewards dysfunction—so long as it turns a profit?</p><br><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/89b2cfbe16ef74529ec73e78329d18e5.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="1024" nextwidth="1536" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>It’s time we face an uncomfortable truth: some mental illnesses look deceptively beneficial to the outside world. They’re not. Whether it’s the anxious overachiever who can’t sleep unless every box is checked, or the hypomanic founder who scales a startup in a sleepless frenzy, these so-called “productive pathologies” extract a quiet but brutal tax on the human soul. And still, we clap.</p><br><br><h2 id="h-the-functional-breakdown" class="text-3xl font-header"><strong>The “Functional” Breakdown</strong></h2><br><p>Take anxiety. Society loves a little anxiety—it’s the fuel for deadlines, the reason your inbox gets cleared at 3AM. But the person behind the performance? They’re exhausted, fraying at the edges, relying on stimulants, nicotine, or sheer dread to function. They might be the favorite employee. They might also be crying in their car between Zoom calls.<br></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/17ec95e134993732e1ebc18d2decd8df.gif" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="480" nextwidth="480" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>Or consider hypomania. Bursts of confidence, creativity, and charm—who wouldn’t want that in a founder? That is, until the crash. Until the hospital stay. Until the relationships rupture and the debt collector calls.</p><br><p>Society rarely sees the full arc. We see the highlight reel of intensity, not the deleted scenes of breakdown. We praise the “productive” mentally ill, so long as they keep producing. The moment they stop, we forget they were ever celebrated.</p><br><br><h2 id="h-the-unseen-suffering-of-the-unproductive" class="text-3xl font-header"><strong>The Unseen Suffering of the “Unproductive”</strong></h2><br><br><p>Meanwhile, other forms of mental illness don’t get the glamour treatment. Psychosis, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder rarely win accolades. They’re visible. They’re raw. They make people uncomfortable. They don’t fit inside a cubicle, and so society sidelines them—often literally, to sidewalks and encampments.</p><figure float="none" width="422px" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: 422px;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/caf46942ddba9468918aebf7851a12d0.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="1536" nextwidth="1024" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>But here’s the thing: both the “productive” and the “non-productive” are suffering. Both carry invisible burdens. And both exact a cost—on relationships, on health, on long-term societal stability.</p><br><p>It’s just that one wears a blazer, and the other, a hospital bracelet.</p><br><br><h2 id="h-no-winners-in-the-long-game" class="text-3xl font-header"><strong>No Winners in the Long Game</strong></h2><br><br><p>Let’s cut through the noise: mental illness, even when it drives economic output, is not a cheat code. It is not sustainable. And it is not something to envy.</p><br><p>The anxious achiever often burns out by 40. The manic creative might lose everything in a single summer. The depressive drifter? They’re not lazy—they’re drowning. And our systems aren’t designed to help any of them, just to squeeze what they can while they can.</p><br><br><h2 id="h-toward-sanity-redefining-the-good-life" class="text-3xl font-header"><strong>Toward Sanity: Redefining the Good Life</strong></h2><br><br><p>So what’s the antidote?</p><br><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/79d23b89b0953100bd6b8813c5426cc0.gif" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="330" nextwidth="498" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>Balance.</p><br><p>A life that moves between action and stillness. Between building and being. A society that values curiosity, slowness, daydreaming—yes, even fantasizing. Where productivity isn’t everything, and doing “nothing” isn’t shameful.</p><br><p>The ultimate goal isn’t to be a machine. It’s to be human.</p><br><figure float="none" width="336px" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: 336px;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/75681c566d753e293ebf26ccc6ae7680.jpg" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="3024" nextwidth="4032" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><br><p>To explore. To question. To understand. To sit still in wonder, without needing a KPI for it.</p><br><p>We don’t need more hyper-performers melting down in WeWork bathrooms. We need people who can thrive without breaking—who can work hard and rest deeply, who can create without self-destruction.</p><br><p>Mental health is not a means to economic output. It’s the foundation for a meaningful life. And it’s about time we stopped mistaking dysfunction for drive.</p><br><hr><p>With care <span data-name="dove" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🕊</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Actors Are Meme Templates Now – This Is Fine]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Internet Gobbles Up Hollywood Faces The internet is one giant chaotic remix machine, and it’s been eating our favorite Hollywood moments like snacks. Think about it: a serious Oscar-worthy performance one minute, a hilarious meme template the next. Actors are no longer just people or characters – they’re mood gifs and reaction pics waiting to happen. One frame of an actor’s face can escape its movie and start a whole second life online, completely out of context. That intense drama scene ...]]></description>
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      </div></div><p>Forget proper grammar or even words – on the internet, a well-chosen actor meme <em>speaks</em> volumes. These <strong>reaction images and GIFs have become a universal language</strong> . Feeling smug? Post that pic of Michael Scott from <em>The Office</em> smirking. Need to signal hard cringe? There’s a Picard facepalm for that. In the grand meme arsenal, actors’ faces are the nuclear options of emotional expression. We deploy them in online threads like Pokémon moves: <em>Confusion!</em> <em>Sarcasm!</em> <em>Big Mood!</em> No need to explain; everyone instantly gets the vibe because they’ve seen that face a thousand times in meme form. It’s to the point that <strong>some people meet certain actors first as memes, not as actors</strong>. (One Reddit user even admitted the Pedro Pascal “eating sandwich” meme was how they <em>first</em> discovered him – imagine recognizing an actor from a meme before any actual role!) These screenshots are <strong>cultural building blocks</strong>, a new kind of internet lingo. An actor’s one expression becomes a stand-in for whatever relatable scenario we decide it fits. It’s broken grammar in a way – disassembling a performance into a single facial expression – but it communicates <em>perfectly</em>. Who needs proper sentences when a well-timed <strong>Nick Young confusion face</strong> or <strong>“Bruh.” Kevin Hart stare</strong> says it all?</p><p></p><p><strong>Meme Hall of Fame: Scenes That Outlived Their Movies</strong></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/065257391412a07d5b7da7d356f54aed.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="757" nextwidth="1215" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>Let’s pour one out (or rather raise a toast) to a few legendary examples of actors turned meme templates. These are the faces and scenes that have been reposted, repurposed, and remixed so much that they arguably <strong>outlived the films they came from</strong>:</p><p>• <strong>Leonardo DiCaprio’s Gatsby Toast:</strong> You <em>know</em> this one . Leo, as Jay Gatsby, raising a martini glass with that smug little smile, fireworks behind him – pure class, pure meme gold. In <em>The Great Gatsby</em> (2013) it was just a lavish party moment, but online it broke free as the ultimate <strong>“cheers to that”</strong> reaction. People use it to congratulate or agree with a big win, or slap sarcastic text on it to toast something stupid in ironic celebration . It’s so iconic that even <strong>BuzzFeed ranked the top Leonardo toast moments across his films</strong> (apparently he does a lot of on-screen drinking – who knew?) . This single image is now a <strong>shorthand for praise, agreement, or a fancy “hear, hear”</strong>, no matter if you’ve never seen Gatsby. Leo’s face has become a reusable <em>template</em>, popped into countless memes like a well-worn emoji.</p><p></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ce1e6089680113472e064ba9ddc5e6d1.avif" blurdataurl="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" nextheight="750" nextwidth="1500" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><em>Leonardo DiCaprio’s classy toast in The Great Gatsby (2013) escaped its 1920s setting to become a modern meme language for saying “cheers” or “congrats” online . The same elegant smirk gets used earnestly to celebrate wins or sarcastically to mock fails — context flips the meaning.</em></p><p></p><p>• <strong>Pedro Pascal’s Sandwich Serenade:</strong> The internet’s latest boyfriend, Pedro Pascal, got meme-ified in perhaps the most low-key way imaginable: <strong>eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich</strong>. In a 2023 LADbible “Snack Wars” video, Pascal takes a bite and <em>zones out</em> blissfully while co-host Jon Favreau keeps talking. It’s literally a 2-second clip of him chewing and staring into space – but holy heck did it blow up. TikTokers turned it into a viral template, green-screening Pedro munching away into every chaotic scenario . The meme usually says, “Look at me chilling while everything burns around me.” Pascal’s calm, blank stare while eating became the poster image for <strong>“unbothered king” energy</strong>. Within weeks, this sandwich clip was used in hundreds of thousands of TikToks to illustrate scenarios where you should care…but nah, you’re just enjoying your snack. The irony is <em>delicious</em>: most people would freak out, but <strong>Pedro just munches contentedly as the chaos unfolds</strong> . We’ve all been there (or wish we were that cool). The actor went from slaying clickers in <em>The Last of Us</em> to slaying us with a sandwich meme. <strong>Talk about range.</strong> Pedro Pascal isn’t just an actor – he’s an <em>aesthetic</em> and a vibe pack now, a symbolic vessel of chill that the internet can drop into any stressful situation for laughs.</p><p></p><p>• <strong>John Travolta Confused:</strong> Remember <em>Pulp Fiction</em>? Even if you don’t, you’ve likely seen Travolta’s character Vincent Vega edited into random photos looking lost. <strong>“Confused Travolta”</strong> is literally a cutout of John Travolta mid-scene, Photoshopped into <strong>any scenario where someone is hilariously clueless or out of place</strong> . Originally, in the film he’s just glancing around a room, but the internet ripped it out and made it a running gag. People drop Confused Travolta into grocery store aisles, video game landscapes, you name it, to represent <em>“uhh where am I?”</em> moments. The poor guy is doomed to wander endless meme-scapes for eternity, shrugging in confusion at everything from missing files to math problems. An actor’s small gesture becomes a <strong>universal symbol for bewilderment</strong> – no caption needed.</p><p></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/55f654a629b8ec635e799ba1b351ea7a.jpg" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="545" nextwidth="550" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>• <strong>Condescending Wonka (Gene Wilder):</strong> A <strong>1971 movie</strong> turned 2010s meme superstar . Gene Wilder’s sassy smirk as Willy Wonka – head tilted, looking oh-so-disdainful – became the famous “Condescending Wonka” meme. It’s an <strong>“advice animal” style image macro used to drip sarcasm and patronizing snark</strong> . Basically, you slap some text like “Oh, you <em>think</em> that’s interesting? Please, tell me more…” on that pic and bam – instant sarcasm. Millions who never watched the old <em>Willy Wonka &amp; the Chocolate Factory</em> know that face as the embodiment of <em>“lol sure, Jan.”</em> Wilder’s playful performance got distilled into one frame that now eternally serves the internet whenever we need to roll our eyes <em>in meme form</em>. The actor’s expression <strong>transcended decades</strong>, becoming a go-to meme format for calling out stupidity with a sugary-sweet putdown.</p><p></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6fb0dde07ecb6c385caf30a06c4a0db9.jpg" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAASCAIAAAC1qksFAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAGGElEQVR4nEXTSWwb5xXA8bFkcTE5nOFwGQ5FihLJmW82fpzhN9/snBnSFCXa1GKpUhpbthwvKlrXRePYDoTW2RwjCxAUDtLYhYAsDtC0PaRIETRJjaBBmwK95dAUBYICPfaWQ4qeenDB1ECv7/LD++M9QlXbiiS11BZCpmX6phV6fr8bDDvIVmWpDeU2bDmms7mxubV96thoZX39keHi8nBx5Jo4tHHX9U0zNKye7Q0MK0C6E7huaCMHSi9/f/Dg3x8QoghlUVJlxUAYYw8h1/MCx41UiBUR6FBpQ2hic+X4eHVlvTcYVhaEYqlSWxBC2wh9NwxChEPs9Bx/qWNFbeT6tu+ZhtdRf7iJv7r/BMHzoiQJqqwgZBnYwdjv+qHnRy2IVHkC6LBlYmd8fGU0WhlF7tWxdy7QWlUuXyh6thEFgWFFpjv0gjF2Bhrybcu2Dd3Sla0e/MXNDQIAWZZAS20ZCJuWZzthGB313B6ESAYCVEVNUzE211fXPD96+VTvX/eefOe760O5Ho+T1drCIAqRFRrOwA3GyBrouG9ip6N3kCZ5UDg5NAlJbLcUEUKIkGlgD2Pf9yPbDlS1bbQk39BMHbqm5XeHCLlnep2DCysXhtYKAlyW4crVXhDoqGs4Az8aIyvSceiYjqZpqCVhqTnyIYE6vgwEWRI1iHTdRMi1sGc7XlvDXUNbUoWzPfTWlVPPnNvyTO/9H+28/8TOC9v913aHZZqSF2r9qNtGLrJ6QTQ2JkBgWRZCSFMlQ2lESCKgasgSkCWA9MkV2Xbg+6GO3Pl5CQCgS+Bnl7fvXX/059fOSAsLe0N8Z3f16dXoyggXSFIR5SiIIPJMdzmIxtg52rF6juMbCGuqiFt8iGRCElvfAKKuY4xd0+o6pndtb/cPH9wNbAgAf//WxZMuUquVRCwdmzlSopnOXNkBtblSbnsRbB/VkI4Mpx9EKw8By8PY1OEkUVcXiSavykBQJEnXka4jw+runlg7uHHuwdd/XLYUnm8suRpSFCB1OkI9TzFkms6kKTpNgxr7aL9pirONWbbClVi2VOVYfo5TG+V6hZOFZh+B08sG0eTlliICIKpqG0INKMb28uDDF3/wl7duuo0KaDZkRYKw/eqN4XuvHLtwXJrNs9PT6XicJNPUbDFfzOdoKktlshSVFeYrkJ8TquxsMVfhSjuL2u9vbxIAtGUJ8Lwgy20IMVCd3fXx39586ctP7m4tWY16DcrqU3v4V7eGbz/Ve/fZwbvPDuRGKRYniUPpDJVNpDIzcTKVopOpTKFQxG0RzHN5JssWC5e/ZT34/AWCl0xRADwPVGhqqIv9Vcdfunp+5/TIV2W5UW8e9eH+ae3mnvGbn4w/fn39H7+9+Lu7J+7sh2dGvNLkUikqmcrE4mQiRRGHUkdS1GyZzdJ0qVi8tOE8+PKAaABdkSQBSC3Nbuuhhkc67l87f/bSOKqUSgIPTgTCMVx740bv81/ufPbG1mdvbv/p7Ufuv77+0+vdzZBvVNhiIZ9KUTPJzKEZkpierJWlabZYfOy488V714lUpkDReYouzNXqk1yw2xT0x9ZGz1/cqrJFXa67oNyuc/vnOp8cbP753rf//tHF/3zx5Ds3F1953F0LGtICx7EsTWWn4xkiRhIxciaeSSYzOSZ3ItRu728RM/F0IjkZURRTyBdTKYogprtt+eNXn57PM7PFHKxznlyJkOqo4McX0F9/ffafn37vzn54+5p/flXUmrO1MkvRzEPgMJlIZtIkxTC5gamcHLnEVIycipHT8cx0PJNMUVMxkiBilRL36cGLvtioFBgkzMJG1Zy8pdyo1s+sCK9d9y9vKc/tGVd3NVDjhLkS/X8gTVFZimIYJu9ooqU0iUm4w+n/MckUPT1DEkSSophbV3Y3lqIyk+XYvNxc2FiKNpb6oW1wbO6Z7xg7S/xa0LBa1UalxM+Vcgwzk3wI0PTkZGk6p4qNZn2OmIlTiSSVTNHxZCaRpOLxTCKZefzS2Zeeu9J1zanpI4kktb7cWx0tmnq771v5fJFh6HQmS0yRiSQ1X2E5Np+lvwEOk/EkmWOYSaJcXgTNcpn7LxQ1aoTxc91BAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" nextheight="450" nextwidth="800" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>• <strong>Leonardo DiCaprio Pointing (Rick Dalton):</strong> Yes, Leo deserves two spots because the internet just can’t leave his faces alone. This one’s from Tarantino’s <em>Once Upon a Time in Hollywood</em> (2019) – Leo’s character, beer can in hand, suddenly points at the TV in excited recognition. In context, he’s hyped seeing himself on screen. Online, that <strong>“Leo pointing”</strong> image turned into the ultimate <strong>“I recognize that!” reaction meme</strong>. New Easter egg in a Marvel movie? <em>Leo pointing meme.</em> Spot a reference only you and fellow nerds get? <em>Leo pointing meme.</em> It’s used both genuinely (“hey I get that too!”) and for jokes (like poking fun at Leo’s dating habits: <em>“Leo pointing his gf to the door when she turns 25…”</em> – savage). Once again, a specific acting moment leveled up into a versatile internet <em>gestural emoji</em>.</p><p></p><p><em>(And there are </em><strong><em>so many more</em></strong><em>: Nicolas Cage’s wild-eyed </em><strong><em>“You Don’t Say?”</em></strong><em> face drawn into a sarcastic rage comic , Michael Jordan crying (sports but still a meme icon), that one face Emilia Clarke makes in Game of Thrones that became a reaction sticker, etc. The list is endless, because the internet is endless.)</em></p><p></p><p><strong>When Memes Eclipse the Original</strong></p><p></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fc819b3f85e980c3fd7c9e4428ef7c19.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="901" nextwidth="728" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>What’s wild is that <strong>these memes often eclipse the original context</strong>. An actor’s scene could be legendary in the film world, <em>but on the internet it’s known for an entirely different reason</em>. People who have never watched the source material still recognize the meme. The image gains a life of its own, <strong>detached from the role or story that birthed it</strong>. Leonardo’s Gatsby toast is now an all-purpose celebration image online – you might see it 100 times congratulating people’s trivial achievements on forums, and have zero clue it came from a 1920s drama about lost love. The <em>meaning</em> drifts: the actor becomes a vessel for whatever joke or emotion the internet wants to convey. In a way, <strong>actors turn into symbolic avatars</strong>. Their <em>likeness</em> – a look, a gesture, a reaction – gets uploaded into the collective meme brain, ready to be plugged into any situation as needed.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/785a144e208949e940263531aa242f38.webp" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="636" nextwidth="640" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>This can get downright <strong>meta</strong>. We’ve got instances of actors essentially <strong>memefying themselves</strong> over time. (How many self-aware interviews has Keanu Reeves given where he knowingly channels “Sad Keanu” energy, or how Pedro Pascal plays along with fans calling him “Internet Daddy”? It’s like life imitating meme imitating art.) Some actors have become <em>more famous</em> for their meme moments than for their actual body of work among younger audiences. It’s no longer “oh that’s <em>the</em> scene from <em>that</em> movie,” it’s “hey, it’s that meme I use when I’m feeling sarcastic.” The <strong>original performance</strong> is just source material; the meme is the mainstream language.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Meme-ification of Pop Culture (And Why We Love It)</strong></p><p></p><p>Why does the internet do this? Because <strong>breaking things apart and remixing them is the internet’s lifeblood</strong> . We love inside jokes and familiar references; memes make us feel connected and seen. Using an actor’s well-known expression as a reaction is like speaking in code that everyone still understands. It’s chaotic and “degen” and wonderfully democratic – <em>anyone</em> can grab these templates and slap on a new meaning. In meme form, these high-budget, highly controlled Hollywood moments become <strong>accessible and malleable to the masses</strong>. It’s almost like we, the audience, get to direct the actor for a split second: <em>“Leo, you are no longer Gatsby old sport, you’re saying cheers to my Friday payday.”</em> Internet culture dethrones the original creators and says <strong>the audience is in charge now</strong> – and our spin might be absurd, ironic, or downright unhinged.</p><p></p><p>There’s also that unfiltered, absurd humor of it all. The juxtaposition of a serious actor’s face with a silly caption or a mundane scenario is <strong>meme comedy gold</strong>. It’s <em>so wrong</em> that it’s right. We’ve taken pictures of <strong>super serious, dramatic moments and turned them into sh*tposts</strong> – and somehow it makes sense. It’s like the ultimate postmodern prank on celebrity culture: <em>we love you, actors, but also you’re just PNG files to us now</em>. The internet turns everyone into a <strong>sticker pack</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Beyond the Original Role</strong></p><p></p><p>In the end, actor-based memes show how pop culture gets recycled and reimagined in our collective digital playground. <strong>A single gesture can spawn a thousand meanings.</strong> These viral bits become cultural touchstones in their own right – a new kind of fame that the actor often didn’t foresee (or consent to, but hey, that’s showbiz in the meme age). It’s absurd, it’s hilarious, and it’s oddly insightful about how we communicate now. We’ve essentially created a visual language of inside jokes, with actors as the alphabet.</p><p></p><p>So the next time you drop a GIF of <em>that</em> Leonardo DiCaprio laugh or reply with a Pedro Pascal eating grin, take a moment to appreciate the wild journey of that image. From a controlled film set to the chaos of the internet, <strong>that actor’s expression has become yours</strong>. It’s no longer just a movie scene – it’s a meme, a mood, a mindset. Actors are not just flesh-and-blood performers anymore; online, they’re <strong>immortal templates</strong>, symbolic vessels carrying whatever message or emotion we upload into them. And honestly? <em>It’s kind of beautiful in a totally twisted, memetic way.</em> This is the new cultural afterlife for performance – one big, never-ending, chaotic remix… and we’re all here for it, popcorn in hand, ready to caption the next frame. Cheers, old sport . <span data-name="dove" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🕊</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>jesus69420@newsletter.paragraph.com (jesus69420)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[“WAGMI? Nah, They Holding the Keys, Fren”]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Aight, lemme take you back real quick. It’s 1933. The Great Depression got everyone wrecked, people holding onto whatever value they got left. Then outta nowhere, the U.S. government drops Executive Order 6102—making it illegal for citizens to own gold. Think about that. You work, you save, you stack—then some suit says, “Nah, that’s ours now,” and forces you to trade it in for paper dollars that they can inflate at will. One day, your gold is real money. Next day, it’s contraband. Fast forwa...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p></p><p>Aight, lemme take you back real quick.</p><p></p><p>It’s 1933. The Great Depression got everyone wrecked, people holding onto whatever value they got left. Then outta nowhere, the U.S. government drops <strong>Executive Order 6102</strong>—making it <em>illegal</em> for citizens to own gold. Think about that. You work, you save, you stack—then some suit says, “Nah, that’s ours now,” and forces you to trade it in for paper dollars that they can inflate at will. One day, your gold is real money. Next day, it’s contraband.</p><p></p><p>Fast forward to now, and the playbook ain’t changed—just the methods. They don’t need to kick in your door to take your wealth. They just <em>turn off your access.</em></p><p></p><p>Look at <strong>Kanye</strong>. Billionaire one day, persona non grata the next. Whether you agree with him or not, dude had Yeezy selling like crazy, millions in the bank, and a direct line to his fans. Then Adidas dropped him, banks shut down his accounts, and <strong>Shopify straight up nuked his online store.</strong> One decision, and poof—business gone. They didn’t need to “beat the market” or “compete.” They just cut him off at the knees.</p><p></p><p>Now ask yourself—if they can do that to a billionaire, what do you think they can do to you?</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2f754bc0f395eed4f5451924043eeddc.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="2048" nextwidth="2048" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><strong>The Illusion of Ownership</strong></p><p></p><p>We got told the internet would make us free. That crypto would break the chains. That AI would make us gods. But what did we actually get? An internet where a handful of corps own the infrastructure, a crypto industry where off-ramps are gatekept harder than the Vatican archives, and an AI revolution where you can “use” the tech, but <em>they</em> run the servers.</p><p></p><p>Decentralization? Cool story, bro. If your validator nodes need AWS, is it really decentralized? If your stablecoin relies on banks that can freeze funds, is it really censorship-resistant? If your AI projects need API keys from OpenAI, who really owns the intelligence? Web2 was a farm, Web3 is looking kinda like a gated community, and AI? Bruh, that’s just another layer of rent-seeking wrapped in hype.</p><p></p><p>You’re only free until you’re a problem. Think you own your online identity? One email ban and you’re ghosted from your entire digital life. Think you own your work? One copyright claim and your income is zeroed. You could be making six figures on YouTube, but if Susan 2.0 don’t like your content, you’re one strike away from working at McDonald’s.</p><p></p><p><strong>Access as a Weapon</strong></p><p></p><p>They dangle “opportunity” like it’s fair game, but the second you stop playing their script, the leash tightens. You wanna launch a business? Better play nice with the payment processors. Wanna reach an audience? Pray to the algo gods. Wanna trade crypto? Hope your country ain’t flagged by some boomer in a suit.</p><p></p><p>They <em>want</em> you needing their servers, their models, their cloud credits—because the moment you start running your own stack, you’re <em>dangerous</em>. They don’t actually fear your ideas—they fear you not needing them. That’s why self-hosting is discouraged, why privacy is demonized, why every new tech trend somehow circles back to subscription models, where you keep paying and they keep holding the keys.</p><p></p><p>Ever notice how the most powerful people don’t use the same tools they sell you? The elites don’t store their money in banks—they hold land, art, private assets. They don’t rely on Big Tech for their security—they got custom stacks, private networks, hardware wallets locked in offshore bunkers. They know the game ain’t about what you have—it’s about what you <em>control</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Only Way Out</strong></p><p></p><p>So what’s the move? Get sovereign. Own your keys, your code, your connections. Build where they <em>can’t</em> deplatform you. Use the tools, don’t let the tools use you. Host your own sites, run your own nodes, back up your own data. If your life depends on a third party, that ain’t freedom—that’s a <em>loan.</em></p><p></p><p>They gonna keep selling you convenience at the cost of control. They gonna keep pushing AI, SaaS, Web3, but always with a backdoor. You can either stay plugged into the matrix or start stacking real sovereignty. Because at the end of the day, if your access can be taken away, was it ever really yours?</p><p></p><p>Stay degen, stay free. <br><span data-name="dove" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🕊</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why God Rugged the Tower of Babel]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:43:20 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Alright, frens, let’s talk about the OG rug pull from the Big Guy upstairs—God himself. Genesis 11 is where the Tower of Babel saga goes down, and honestly, it’s a straight-up case of humans getting too bullish on their own bags and God saying, “Not today, ser.” Here’s how it all went down: The Setup: Humans Go Full DeFi Maxis Back in the day, everyone spoke the same language, basically vibing on the same wavelength. The whole squad decided, “Yo, let’s mint a city and drop a tower that moons ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alright, frens, let’s talk about the OG rug pull from the Big Guy upstairs—God himself. Genesis 11 is where the Tower of Babel saga goes down, and honestly, it’s a straight-up case of humans getting too bullish on their own bags and God saying, “Not today, ser.” Here’s how it all went down:</p><p><strong>The Setup: Humans Go Full DeFi Maxis</strong></p><p>Back in the day, everyone spoke the same language, basically vibing on the same wavelength. The whole squad decided, “Yo, let’s mint a city and drop a tower that moons so hard it hits the heavens. If we ape into this, we’ll be legends and avoid getting scattered like noobs across the earth.”</p><p>Translation: They wanted to pump their ego token and centralize their clout, defying God’s roadmap, which clearly stated, “Spread out, fill the earth, and don’t be greedy chads.”</p><p><strong>God Sees the Hype, Calls a Meeting</strong></p><p>So God rolls in, checks the chart, and sees the humans getting over-leveraged on their ambition. He’s like, “Bruh, if these guys can pull this off while speaking the same language, there’s no limit to what kind of degeneracy they’ll cook up next.” Basically, humanity was about to break the game with their unity meta.</p><p>God hits up the divine council (think angelic DAO) and says, “Let’s fork their comms. If we rug their language, they won’t be able to coordinate this pump.”</p><p><strong>The Rug Pull: Confusion Meta Activated</strong></p><p>God deploys the ultimate governance proposal: He scrambles everyone’s language, causing instant FUD. The devs (humans) can no longer coordinate, and the Babel Tower project goes straight to zero. GG, humans.</p><p>The squad gets scattered across the earth, and the dream of centralized clout dies harder than a memecoin in a bear market. The only thing left is a lesson: Don’t mess with the divine liquidity provider.</p><p><strong>TL;DR </strong></p><p>	•	Humans tried to go parabolic with a clout tower to hit the heavens.</p><p>	•	God noticed their over-leveraged ambition and rugged their unity.</p><p>	•	Language got forked, comms died, and the project imploded.</p><p>	•	Moral of the story? Stay humble, stick to the roadmap, and don’t ape against God’s will.</p><p>So there you have it, fren—Genesis 11 in straight degen terms. If you’re out here trying to Babel your way to the moon, just remember, God’s the ultimate whale, and he’s always watching the charts. Stay based.</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beyond Humanism: Embracing Ethical Pluralism in AI Development for Humanity’s Sake]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@jesus69420/beyond-humanism-embracing-ethical-pluralism-in-ai-development-for-humanitys-sake</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:20:33 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Photo by Jill Sauve on Unsplash In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), the ethical paradigms guiding developers and researchers have profound implications not just for the technology itself, but for the future of humanity. Amidst the rapid evolution of AI, a growing discourse suggests that moving beyond a strictly humanistic approach towards a more inclusive, ethically pluralistic, or “god-centric” perspective could provide the balance and foresight nee...]]></description>
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Amidst the rapid evolution of AI, a growing discourse suggests that moving beyond a strictly humanistic approach towards a more inclusive, ethically pluralistic, or “god-centric” perspective could provide the balance and foresight needed to navigate the challenges ahead. This article explores why integrating diverse ethical frameworks — including those inspired by spiritual and religious traditions — into AI development is crucial for ensuring that these technologies serve humanity’s long-term interests.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9d634b202a76f0e24a93fb65b0a975a8.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="2100" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@matosem?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Kevin Matos</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-the-limits-of-humanism-in-ai-ethics"><strong>The Limits of Humanism in AI Ethics</strong></h2></div><p>Humanism, with its focus on human interests, values, and dignity, has been a cornerstone of Western ethical thought and has undeniably shaped the development of AI technologies. However, critics argue that a purely humanistic approach may inadvertently lead to a narrow vision of AI’s role in society, potentially neglecting broader existential questions and the interconnectedness of all life. Moreover, an overly optimistic or pessimistic humanistic outlook could skew AI development towards either utopian or dystopian visions, neither of which adequately prepares us for the complex, multifaceted future we’re likely to face.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/51d26c3fec7753145441fa503f9a88b1.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAVCAIAAACor3u9AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAIAElEQVR4nAH1Bwr4AKPF1qnI2avM267P3bHR37TU4LjW4rrY473Z47/a5MHb5sPd6MTe6cjg7Mjj7Mrj7Mrk7crk7cvj7sri7cjg7MXd6cPd5sDc5bzZ5bjW5bTU47DQ4q3O3arL3KTI2aDC0gCpydmtztu00ty51N+91uLB2OLD2+TD3eXG3unI4uvL4+7O5e7S5vDU6fLX6fPX6/TX6/TY6/TX6vXV6fTR5/DO5e7L4+zI4OrE3ejA2+W82eW41eSy0eCuzt2qy9yjxdgArc7bt9LcwNTgwtjjw9rkxNzlxt7nyuPry+btz+bw1eny2Or03Oz23e743O/43e/53vD63fD53e/53e742+z22Ov01Onyz+bvyuTtyODqxN3mwdrkvNfitNTgrc3cqMnaALfS3L7U38HZ4cTd5cbg6Mrj6svl7dDl79fn8tjq9Nzu9tzw+d7y+uPz++b3/+j3/+j3/+j4/+b3/+T1/t3y+t3v+dzs9tfq9dLn8Mvm7cji6sbe6MPY47zW4bHR3qrK2gDB2eLG4OvM6PDI4urK4OrR5O7U5vDZ6vLZ7PTc7vfe8Prj8vvn9f3p9v/O1NnT1tvW3OTS09bY3uLn7vbr+P/i8/vd8Pnc7vbY6vTU6fXO5u/K5OzE3unD2uS41uCszt0AxNjhmaavgYiOzuLr3O731eXv1+fw2e703/P76PX97PX96PP86PL71dbbnpOPoqWqoZ2ckImHe3V3dnB2r7O77/n/6Pb+3vD52+723OXn2OTszdzhxtrdwNbbu9DVr8rRAGlqckdBQ0g/OlZdZq69yNjr8970/eLz+9ji6666ybTCzubp7LKtqoN9f72ooa2opkJNXYOHj5+eqHFwfG5td5GWntXf6e7//7u7uYuJbd/jzv/89vLy6+7t5Ovo3+Ti2ABfcHgtND1FQUNITVVTTlOBeX27wsjT2+KttL5ldohgZXG1p6KjlIubk5C4raitqa2VkpStpqKJjIyCioChn5GUf3eyra3f4OCTi3dvd1aTi3HCwqv8++7//vf29O7x7uUAVVhYFUVcJEFOTEpPSkFEU0dFZFVTkoKAlpSWpqKeoZaRoJuYoJeWwrOrm4qHp56fopeXraKZiJJ5gYhqa2RffZSvys3ataqhjouGoZ2XsqaWgHZalJBx2dS7/Pjq8+7pAE06OEpDSlVdaClYcTdTaEhJV1dUW01HSEFBSMS7s6upqY2TncDAvr29v4B+hHFxeI6IiYt0dKuEeLCNe5RyaE5xjZ64zu3m5oiIinl5eGhubXl0aXdwVXBnR6CYetzYxgAlHyhCMTReS0tMTlsAXIcGX4QyLzxZU1hFSVZTT1aHgYWto6Ofj4yWiYiHfn9qanaIg4rFpZfEm4eQb2iNcmtcW2UlX4VSbYZobXZRXGlJS1lTVGJjZGdhVDtLQCtsa1gAADdOAEFZK0xYRzM3FREfVVBWOzI3JiIqaVhgbWBodWlscWBni3FtcV9egnJwiHZzl4WCqod9mnl2hWJcZ0lFSjg/VlNfEjVORkRFdmlkXElLYlNWhnd0eG1lQTopXFREAAYYJwAeNQkoPSg6QyAlLy0lLEU/RQADFiomMqOKhXhfYW1SV35oaExGT1ZQWHZpbZt5bq2BcpZzbmhMS21STjovOD42QoJzdXp3emdgXpKDerKfkZSAeGVYVlNFQmNZVAAOBQQOBAUdICRKUFJTTEo3KCk8Ki8zLzk0NTuDfHNsXFpoTlB6bGw4NkN2ZWelm5h/aGWskoeDgXx4cnGRh4dTUFaAcGyRh4dtcXBbUD82OTiRjouOgX1aS0pTRkdOQ0YAQj46LiknIh0aKSEgOyglVUA/CQQQLyYqTUJCCwsVJCIkMSswgHNxfXJ1k4J+lIaCkYJ7Yl1fdnRvsKifnZSRlZOOY2tqJD1MbmZekGxOSDkuWFharaKbbmdjVE5MRzs7AGpwcVJRUikpLAAAAgUBBAcHDwkSHhUZIDUuKyIfJjUwNSQoM1JTXXF3gHmEi3Z4fYB9d3hzboyUk4uqtWZ/iKKjo6iopkJYXhImL0RCPh8oMCckJqyekHZpRh4kHk5JOgAkKjBISk5iYmITFxgJERYOFRsIDxgVHyspKS8YGB43OD0pNkAaKTgpOUU2RlRBSVYqMTtqcnZfgpQAYoYASHMAU30AZZEJRlYFExsLGSUJJDMBKz8nQVBBS0wfQVMyNC8AFh0jHiAjFxoeAAsQBhUaFyMmAA4WPEFDOkFGAREeJyw0EBomIC44KzxILjtKPT9GJS86ESM0Eh0qHiIjEyYxECw6ACtFABckIigrIzdAJDlDJ01fGScyFy48ByxAICQtACQoLCMjJCYoLQsWHAAEDEBAPWJoZTZESBQlLyEwOFpYWlJTWhsqNh8zQjE5Q0NKTgcgMBclKVFcP09RPzEtJTs5MQQACQsIFwgVHQMTHQMVHxVBVCE3RAIKEwAAAgAABAAWGyMbHSAfJSsXICgTGiEZHyZITE06QUYADxsLKyZocWZ2enBHUFUaLjgjNjMeLjZ6f4JYWlaUqmabsGhqfVZ5gHcuNj0AARAPHyodM0AfN0QuTl8lOUQACBMGEg4RHxIAHCMrEBYeHigxEhgfExohMjpCHzA5Nj1HO0lSIDQ2TVJTVV1cT1RPMjY5Z2hba2xpaGpuU1NWW11VPk8wYWlKVWdIP1JMLj9JCBcjEBskHS84UlNVoZaOPkZMNEk+Hzsmrh7y4cvApskAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" nextheight="933" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@evandemicoli?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Evan Demicoli</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-the-pessimism-of-humanism-viewing-humanity-as-expendable"><strong>The Pessimism of Humanism: Viewing Humanity as Expendable</strong></h2></div><p>A significant critique of a purely humanistic approach in the context of AI development centers on its potential to foster a form of pessimism about the human condition. This pessimism can emerge from a narrow focus on human limitations and the challenges of aligning AI’s capabilities with human values. As AI systems become increasingly advanced, there’s a risk that a humanistic framework, preoccupied with human-centric concerns and limitations, could lead to a worldview where humans are seen as expendable or secondary to technological progress. This perspective is not only ethically troubling but also fundamentally misaligned with the potential of AI to enhance human life and address our most pressing challenges. The pessimism inherent in such a humanistic viewpoint could discourage the pursuit of synergies between human and artificial intelligences, ultimately limiting the scope of what we can achieve together. Integrating a god-centric or more broadly ethically pluralistic approach counteracts this pessimism by emphasizing the intrinsic value and potential of human beings, not as rivals to AI, but as indispensable partners in shaping a future where technology serves the highest good.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ec6f5eebcc40b57a40ab121aa80b2fd6.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="2100" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@danny_lincoln?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Daniel Lincoln</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-the-call-for-a-god-centric-approach"><strong>The Call for a God-Centric Approach</strong></h2></div><p>A “god-centric” approach to AI ethics does not necessarily invoke theism in a traditional sense but suggests grounding AI development in a framework that transcends purely human-centered interests and considerations. This perspective invites developers to consider values such as humility, stewardship, and the intrinsic worth of all beings — concepts often found in religious and spiritual traditions. By integrating these values, AI can be guided by a more holistic understanding of its impact on the world, encouraging developers to prioritize long-term well-being over short-term gains.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d6f1ba3168a9375c98878a5b998c740d.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="934" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@cant89?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Davide Cantelli</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-ethical-pluralism-a-path-forward"><strong>Ethical Pluralism: A Path Forward</strong></h2></div><p>The integration of a god-centric perspective into AI development does not mean sidelining humanistic values but rather enriching them with a wider array of ethical considerations. Ethical pluralism acknowledges the importance of diverse value systems in shaping a technology that is deeply intertwined with every aspect of human life. This approach encourages developers to:</p><ul><li><p>Recognize the limitations of any single ethical framework and the value of incorporating diverse perspectives.</p></li><li><p>Engage with global, culturally diverse understandings of ethics, responsibility, and the role of technology in society.</p></li><li><p>Foster an environment where ethical reflection accompanies technical innovation, ensuring that AI technologies are developed with a profound sense of responsibility towards both humanity and the natural world.</p></li></ul><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-ensuring-humanitys-place-in-the-ai-future"><strong>Ensuring Humanity’s Place in the AI Future</strong></h2></div><p>One of the most significant fears regarding AI is the potential for these technologies to view humans as obsolete or irrelevant. A god-centric or ethically pluralistic approach combats this by embedding a deep respect for humanity and all life into the very fabric of AI. It serves as a reminder that technology is ultimately a tool for enhancing the human condition, not supplanting it.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0c203d28aa766b587f8d55146bc26ef8.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="1050" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@aaronburden?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Aaron Burden</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-the-christian-perspective-uniqueness-and-indispensability-of-each-individual"><strong>The Christian Perspective: Uniqueness and Indispensability of Each Individual</strong></h2></div><p>Within the Christian tradition, <strong>the belief that each person is created in the image of God (Imago Dei) underpins the view of human uniqueness and indispensability</strong>. This foundational concept asserts that every individual possesses inherent dignity, value, and a purpose that reflects aspects of the divine nature. Consequently, from a Christian standpoint, the development of AI and other technologies must honor this divine imprint by recognizing the irreplaceable role and contribution of each human being. Integrating this principle into AI ethics ensures that technologies are not merely tools for efficiency or progress but serve to enhance the human experience in a manner that affirms each person’s intrinsic worth. This approach counters any tendency towards viewing humans as expendable or subordinate to technological advancement. Instead, it champions a development paradigm where AI empowers individuals, enriches human relationships, and fosters a society that reflects the values of dignity, respect, and mutual care inspired by the Christian understanding of humanity’s unique place in the creation.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b75d202c946926d3b9f2a9bbec48482b.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="1122" nextwidth="1400" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Photo by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/@pavement_special?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Riccardo Annandale</u></a> on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" class="dont-break-out af nc" href="https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral"><u>Unsplash</u></a></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h2 id="h-conclusion-a-call-for-ethical-stewardship"><strong>Conclusion: A Call for Ethical Stewardship</strong></h2></div><p>As we stand on the precipice of an AI-driven era, the ethical frameworks guiding this technology’s development have never been more critical. By embracing a more inclusive, god-centric approach to ethics, developers and policymakers can ensure that AI not only respects human values but also contributes to a more just, sustainable, and flourishing world. The future of AI should be guided not by fear or pessimism but by a shared commitment to the greater good, recognizing that humanity’s fate and the trajectory of AI are inextricably linked.</p><p>In crafting policies and development strategies for AI, embracing ethical pluralism offers a pathway towards technologies that are not only innovative but also deeply aligned with the diverse tapestry of human values and aspirations. As we navigate this uncharted territory, let us do so with wisdom, foresight, and a profound sense of ethical responsibility.</p><p>Keywords:</p><ol><li><p>AI ethics</p></li><li><p>Ethical AI development</p></li><li><p>Humanistic approach in technology</p></li><li><p>God-centric approach in AI</p></li><li><p>Ethical pluralism in AI</p></li><li><p>Imago Dei in technology</p></li><li><p>AI and human dignity</p></li><li><p>Christian values in AI development</p></li><li><p>Humanity and AI coexistence</p></li><li><p>Spiritual ethics in AI</p></li><li><p>Technology and intrinsic human value</p></li><li><p>AI for the greater good</p></li><li><p>Future of AI and humanity</p></li><li><p>AI, spirituality, and ethics</p></li><li><p>Enhancing human life with AI</p></li></ol><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener follow" class="dont-break-out qa ay am ao" href="https://medium.com/tag/ai-ethics?source=post_page-----2bd33491d4c8--------------------------------">Ai Ethics</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener follow" class="dont-break-out qa ay am ao" href="https://medium.com/tag/imago-dei-in-technology?source=post_page-----2bd33491d4c8--------------------------------">Imago Dei In Technology</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener follow" class="dont-break-out qa ay am ao" href="https://medium.com/tag/humanistic-technology?source=post_page-----2bd33491d4c8--------------------------------">Humanistic Technology</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener follow" class="dont-break-out qa ay am ao" href="https://medium.com/tag/god-centric-ai?source=post_page-----2bd33491d4c8--------------------------------">God Centric Ai</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>jesus69420@newsletter.paragraph.com (jesus69420)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Retail Jobs Are Straight Up Gigabrain While Office Life is for NPCs]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@jesus69420/retail-jobs-are-straight-up-gigabrain-while-office-life-is-for-npcs</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:07:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Aight, listen up, my fellow grinders. Everyone’s simping for those “big boy” office gigs, thinking they’re on some Sigma grindset. But you know what’s actually based? Working retail. Yeah, you heard me. Retail is where the REAL giga chads level up while the office NPCs chase fake dopamine from their boss’s “great job” emails. Let’s hit this hot take with max degen energy. 1. Clock In, Clock Out, F* Off** Retail hours are the real MVP. You show up, do the thing, then peace out. When you’re don...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aight, listen up, my fellow grinders. Everyone’s simping for those “big boy” office gigs, thinking they’re on some Sigma grindset. But you know what’s actually based? Working retail. Yeah, you heard me. Retail is where the REAL giga chads level up while the office NPCs chase fake dopamine from their boss’s “great job” emails. Let’s hit this hot take with max degen energy.</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Clock In, Clock Out, F* Off**</strong></p><p></p><p>Retail hours are the real MVP. You show up, do the thing, then peace out. When you’re done, you’re DONE. Nobody’s sliding into your DMs at 10 PM with some “urgent” spreadsheet drama. Meanwhile, your office buddy is pulling a 12-hour shift to “circle back” on some BS deck nobody even cares about. Retail life is straight work-life balance—actual freedom, not the cap kind.</p><p></p><p><strong>2. Helping Normies Solve Real Problems</strong></p><p></p><p>Retail = IRL quest giver. People roll up to you with legit side quests: “Yo, what’s the best laundry detergent for my demon baby?” or “Which headphones won’t break in a week?” You’re out here solving <em>real</em> problems for <em>real</em> humans. Compare that to office drones making ads about avocado toast or some random SaaS no one asked for. <strong>Retail? 10/10, actually useful.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>3. Free DLC: Human Interaction XP</strong></p><p></p><p>Retail is like loading up on social stats every shift. You meet the sweats, the Karens, the clueless dads—all the archetypes. You learn how to read vibes, diffuse cringe situations, and outsmart shady customers trying to finesse you. These are pro skills you can flex anywhere. Meanwhile, Chad from marketing still doesn’t know how to look someone in the eye. L + ratio.</p><p></p><p><strong>4. Manual Labor = Low-Key Zen AF</strong></p><p></p><p>Folding shirts, stacking shelves, or scanning barcodes might sound meh, but it’s <strong>brain chill mode.</strong> Your hands are working, but your mind is free to vibe. You can plan your next move, daydream about escaping the matrix, or just hit autopilot. Meanwhile, your office homie is tweaking out over pixel alignment on slide 47. Retail = peace.</p><p></p><p><strong>5. Big Brain Business Lessons on the DL</strong></p><p></p><p>Every shift is like a free IRL masterclass in business. What products slap? Which ones flop? How do margins work? You’re absorbing all that juicy backend knowledge without even trying. Compare that to office folks debating whether “luxury” is spelled in bold or italic. You’re learning <strong>how the system works,</strong> not just how to look busy.</p><p></p><p><strong>6. Retail = Actual Connection, Not Fake BS</strong></p><p></p><p>Here’s the real sauce: retail is about <strong>humans helping humans.</strong> Someone needs a toaster, you hook them up. Someone needs a gift for their mom, you’re their MVP. You’re in the trenches keeping society from collapsing. Compare that to writing ads for shampoo that “boosts confidence” (spoiler: it doesn’t). Retail pays you in something office life never can: <strong>realness.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>7. Retail = Free Time for the REAL Grind</strong></p><p></p><p>Here’s the OP strat: retail gives you something no corporate desk grind ever will—<strong>free mental bandwidth.</strong> Once you clock out, you’re not dragging work drama home. That’s YOUR time to grind on what actually matters. Wanna build that side hustle? Done. Wanna hang with your family, teach your kid how to meme properly, or actually chill with your squad? Easy. And if you’re a proper degen, you’ve got plenty of hours to YOLO into the next dog buttcoin bullrun. You’re out here balancing family vibes, community rep, taking care of your body and mind, stake some degenerate gains while the office NPCs are still stuck on their third “quick meeting.” Retail isn’t just a job; it’s the cheat code for life.</p><p></p><p><strong>Retail Chad vs Office NPC: Who Wins?</strong></p><p></p><p>Look, retail’s not gonna make you rich, but it’ll make you REAL. You’ll learn the game, level up your people skills, and actually help normies survive their day. Office gigs might slap a few extra bucks in your pocket, but at what cost? Your soul? Your sanity? Your TIME? Nah, we’re good.</p><p></p><p>So keep stacking those shelves, flexing that customer service, and living that Chad life. You’re out here doing actual work for actual people. The office NPCs can keep their Zoom calls and fake hustle. Retail gang 4L.<br><span data-name="dove" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🕊</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>jesus69420@newsletter.paragraph.com (jesus69420)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why You Can’t Fully Hate on SNL ]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@jesus69420/why-you-cant-fully-hate-on-snl</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Alright, here’s the deal: Saturday Night Live gets dragged harder than an NPC in a bear market. People love saying it’s “not funny,” “too woke,” or “just mid” these days. And yeah, sometimes it’s like watching your dad try to dab at Thanksgiving—cringe. But let’s put some respect on Weekend Update’s name, because that segment? It’s basically the great-great-granddaddy of modern meme culture. No cap. And if you think memes started with Reddit or 4chan, you need to wake up, sheeple. Memes are o...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br>Alright, here’s the deal: <em>Saturday Night Live</em> gets dragged harder than an NPC in a bear market. People love saying it’s “not funny,” “too woke,” or “just mid” these days. And yeah, sometimes it’s like watching your dad try to dab at Thanksgiving—cringe. But let’s put some respect on <em>Weekend Update’s</em> name, because that segment? It’s basically the great-great-granddaddy of modern meme culture. No cap.</p><p></p><p>And if you think memes started with Reddit or 4chan, you need to wake up, sheeple. Memes are older than your grandma’s recipe for depression-era soup. They go all the way back to cave drawings. That’s right—our caveman ancestors were the OG memelords.</p><p></p><p><strong>Caveman Memes: The Blueprint for Everything</strong></p><p></p><p>Picture this: you’re chilling in a cave, trying not to get eaten by a saber-toothed tiger. What do you do to kill time? You grab some rocks, draw a thicc bison, and maybe add a little stick figure hunter for some LOLs. That’s a meme, bro. Cavemen weren’t just making art—they were slapping up inside jokes for their tribe, roasting their rival clans, and flexing their mammoth-hunting skills.</p><p></p><p>It’s all about recontextualization, taking something real and making it hit different. Those cave drawings were like the original “when you realize” memes, but with more woolly mammoths and less internet.</p><p></p><p>Fast-forward a few thousand years, and SNL’s <em>Weekend Update</em> shows up, taking that same energy and putting it on TV.</p><p></p><p><strong>Weekend Update: Caveman Energy, Network TV Glow-Up</strong></p><p></p><p>When <em>SNL</em> dropped in 1975, <em>Weekend Update</em> was an instant vibe. Chevy Chase rolled in with “I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not,” and the game changed forever. It wasn’t just about telling jokes—it was about flipping the news on its head, turning headlines into punchlines. And the way they paired those punchlines with absurd graphics? Straight-up proto-meme behavior.</p><p></p><p>The early days were wild. Jane Curtin kept the vibe sharp, Dennis Miller brought the intellectual sass, and Norm Macdonald? That dude was the god of roasting. He’d drop a joke so savage, it would leave the audience in stunned silence—and he didn’t care. That pause after a Norm joke? It’s the comedy version of a Pepe staring blankly into the void.</p><p></p><p>Those graphics, though. They’d take a random photo, slap it on screen, and roast it into oblivion. It was the same energy as putting “when you order it online vs. when it arrives” on a cursed Amazon product. If memes are about remixing reality to expose the absurd, <em>Weekend Update</em> was doing that before most people even had computers.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Golden Years: When Weekend Update Was Straight Fire</strong></p><p></p><p>For a while, <em>Weekend Update</em> was the king of cultural commentary. It didn’t just poke fun at the news—it made you question how dumb everything was. They took serious stories, flipped them sideways, and delivered punchlines that hit like a rogue BTC pump at 3 a.m.</p><p></p><p>Every host had their own sauce, but the vibe stayed consistent: chaotic, edgy, and a little reckless. Norm Macdonald roasting O.J. Simpson every week? Absolute meme-tier energy. Fey and Poehler’s tag-team  takedowns? Iconic. They were remixing the headlines the same way we remix Wojak faces today, just without the captions.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Sauce </strong></p><p></p><p>Alright, let’s set the record straight. People have been clowning on <em>Saturday Night Live</em> for ages, especially <em>Weekend Update</em>. The hot take? “It’s mid now, not funny anymore, totally washed.” <br>But here’s the plot twist: The game just changed. What once lived on network TV with all its corporate strings attached has shifted to the wild west of the internet, where memes thrive without advertising execs breathing down their necks.</p><p></p><p><strong>Why Memelords Owe SNL</strong></p><p></p><p>Here’s the kicker: <em>Weekend Update</em> walked so memes could run. It took the caveman playbook—draw something dumb, make people laugh, remix it for the squad—and gave it a prime-time glow-up.</p><p></p><p>Every time you LOL at a cursed image on Instagram or lose it over a Wojak with laser eyes, you’re tapping into that same energy. Memes are all about reframing reality, and <em>Weekend Update</em> did that for decades before we all had Photoshop.</p><p></p><p>Cavemen had mammoths. SNL had goofy graphics. We’ve got Pepe and Doge. It’s all one big timeline of chaos and creativity.</p><p></p><p><strong>Don’t Hate the Meme Hustle</strong></p><p></p><p>So yeah, hate on SNL if you want. Say <em>Weekend Update</em> is mid now. Call it “boomer-core” or whatever. But don’t forget where it came from. Those early days were peak meme energy, and even if the segment isn’t as savage as it once was, its legacy is locked in.</p><p></p><p>Next time you laugh at a TikTok or spam a meme in the group chat, pour one out for the cavemen, the <em>Weekend Update</em> OGs, and everyone else who paved the way. Memes are forever, and SNL helped keep the flame alive.<br><span data-name="dove" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🕊</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is Bitcoin a Map?]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@jesus69420/is-bitcoin-a-map</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:44:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted wilderness. You’ve got a backpack full of snacks, a sense of adventure, and a curious ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted wilderness. You’ve got a backpack full of snacks, a sense of adventure, and a curious glint in your eye. In your hand is a map, not of paper and ink, but of ones and zeros. Welcome to the world of Bitcoin, where our financial frontier isn’t marked by mountains and rivers but by blocks and chains. So, let’s ask a fun question: Is Bitcoin a map? Spoiler alert – it kind of is, and here’s why.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a938d9cb7cb9b0c7b9ddaa05e52f4acf.webp" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="1024" nextwidth="1792" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Is Bitcoin a Map?</figcaption></figure><p></p><p><strong>Unfolding the Map: The Genesis Block</strong></p><p></p><p>Every great journey starts somewhere. For Bitcoin, that starting point is the Genesis Block, mined by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto back in January 2009. Think of it as the “X marks the spot” on our treasure map. This was the moment Bitcoin was born, setting off a chain reaction (pun intended) that would change the financial landscape forever. Just like early explorers, Bitcoin enthusiasts set out with only a cryptographic compass and a dream of a decentralized world.</p><p></p><p><strong>Charting Unknown Territories: Decentralization and Security</strong></p><p></p><p>Imagine a map where every detail is filled in by thousands of people around the world, all working together. That’s Bitcoin’s blockchain. Instead of being controlled by one central authority, it’s decentralized. It’s like a crowd-sourced map that everyone can see and trust. No single person or organization can decide to redraw the map for their own benefit. This collective effort keeps the Bitcoin network secure and reliable, much like a community of cartographers ensuring their map is accurate for all travelers.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Topography of Value: Bitcoin’s Price Journey</strong></p><p></p><p>Navigating Bitcoin’s price can be like hiking through a landscape full of ups and downs. One minute you’re on top of a peak, enjoying the view; the next, you’re in a valley, wondering how you got there. Market sentiment, news, and technology shifts cause these changes. For those brave enough to traverse this terrain, tools like price charts and market analysis become essential, much like a seasoned hiker uses a topographical map and weather forecasts to plan their route.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sidechains and Layer 2 Solutions: The Expanding Frontier</strong></p><p></p><p>Our journey doesn’t end with the main Bitcoin blockchain. Just like how explorers found new lands beyond the horizon, developers have created sidechains and layer 2 solutions to expand Bitcoin’s capabilities. Take Rootstock (RSK), for example. It combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s smart contract flexibility, opening new territories for decentralized applications (dApps) and faster transactions. These innovations are like discovering hidden valleys and secret paths that make our map even richer.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ordinals and Runes: Navigating Advanced Features</strong></p><p></p><p>Bitcoin isn’t just a static map; it evolves. The introduction of ordinals and runes adds new layers, like magical symbols on an ancient map that reveal hidden secrets. These features allow us to interact with Bitcoin in exciting new ways, offering deeper insights and functionalities. Understanding these elements can feel like deciphering a cryptic treasure map, unlocking new possibilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Compass of Innovation: SDKs, APIs, and Development Frameworks</strong></p><p></p><p>For the tech-savvy adventurers among us, Bitcoin offers a treasure trove of tools: SDKs (Software Development Kits), APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), and development frameworks. These are like the compass and sextant of digital development, guiding the creation of innovative solutions on the Bitcoin network. Whether you’re crafting a simple wallet or a complex dApp, these tools help you navigate the technical landscape with precision.</p><p></p><p><strong>Conclusion: Your Journey Begins Here</strong></p><p></p><p>So, is Bitcoin a map? Absolutely. It’s a guide through the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, offering paths to innovation, security, and decentralization. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a curious newbie, Bitcoin provides the tools and insights needed to navigate this brave new world. So grab your digital compass, prepare your cryptographic coordinates, and embark on your Bitcoin journey today. Who knows what exciting discoveries await?</p><p></p><p><strong>Ready to Explore?</strong></p><p></p><p>If this article has sparked your sense of adventure, why not dive deeper? </p><p>Happy exploring!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ore - ⛏ Mining quick setup guide]]></title>
            <link>https://paragraph.com/@jesus69420/ore-mining-quick-setup-guide</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 18:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Get started mining today!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8d0dcc97417d94794fcce2ec10f28ef9.png" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,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" nextheight="350" nextwidth="350" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 id="h-ore">Ore</h1></div><hr><p>🫡 <strong>How it works</strong><br><br>The primary innovation of Ore is to offer non-exclusive mining rewards. This means one miner finding a valid solution does not prevent another miner from finding one as well. Rather than setting up every miner in a winner-take-all competition against one another, Ore gives each miner a personalized computational challenge. As long as a miner provides a valid solution to their own individual challenge, the protocol guarantees they will earn a piece of the supply. Since no miner can be censored from the network and valid solutions are non-exclusive, starvation is avoided.<br><br><span data-name="pick" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">⛏</span> <strong>Supply</strong><br><br>Ore is designed to protect holders from runaway supply inflation. Regardless of how many miners are active in the world, supply growth is strictly bounded to a rate of <code>0 ≤ R ≤ 2 ORE/min</code>. In other words, linear. The mining reward rate – amount paid out to miners per valid solution – is dynamically adjusted every 60 seconds to maintain an average supply growth of <code>1 ORE/min</code>. This level was chosen for its straightforward simplicity, scale agnosticism, and for striking a balance between the extremes of exponential inflation on one hand and stagnant deflation on the other.</p><p></p><hr><p></p><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 id="h-ore-mining-quick-setup-guide">Ore - <span data-name="pick" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">⛏</span> Mining quick setup guide</h1></div><p></p><p>*This guide assumes you're using a Unix-like operating system (e.g., Linux, macOS) with a terminal.</p><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h3 id="h-prerequisites"><strong>Prerequisites</strong></h3></div><ol><li><p><strong>Git:</strong> Ensure Git is installed. You can check by running <code>git --version</code> in your terminal. If it's not installed, follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git">this guide</a> to install Git.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rust and Cargo:</strong> Ensure Rust and Cargo are installed. You can check by running <code>rustc --version</code> and <code>cargo --version</code>. If they're not installed, follow this guide to install <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install">Rust</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://doc.rust-lang.org/cargo/getting-started/installation.html">Cargo</a>.</p></li></ol><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h3 id="h-step-by-step-guide"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide</strong></h3></div><ol><li><p><strong>Open your terminal.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Clone the Repository</strong>: Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command:</p><p><code> git clone &lt;https://github.com/HardhatChad/ore.git&gt;</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Install dependencies</strong>: Make sure you have Rust installed.</p></li></ol><p><code>curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf &lt;https://sh.rustup.rs&gt; | sh</code></p><ol start="5"><li><p><strong>Clone the Repository</strong>: Open your terminal and run:</p></li></ol><p><code> git clone &lt;https://github.com/HardhatChad/drillx.git&gt;</code></p><ol start="6"><li><p><strong>Clone the repository</strong>: Open your terminal and run:</p><p><code> git clone &lt;https://github.com/HardhatChad/ore-cli.git&gt; cd ore-cli</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Build the project</strong>: In the project directory, run:</p><p><code>cargo build --release</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Navigate to the </strong><code>ore</code> directory:</p><p><code> cd ore</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Pull the latest changes from the Git repository:</strong></p><p><code>git pull</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Switch to the </strong><code>hardhat/v2</code> branch:</p><p><code>git checkout hardhat/v2</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Navigate to the </strong><code>ore-cli</code> directory:</p><p><code>cd ../ore-cli</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Pull the latest changes from the Git repository:</strong></p><p><code>git pull</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Switch to the </strong><code>hardhat/v2</code> branch:</p><p><code>git checkout hardhat/v2</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Navigate to the </strong><code>drillx</code> directory:</p><p><code>cd ../drillx</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Pull the latest changes from the Git repository:</strong></p><p><code>git pull</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Navigate back to the </strong><code>ore-cli</code> directory:</p><p><code>cd ../ore-cli</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Build the project in release mode using Cargo:</strong></p><p><code>cargo build --release</code></p></li><li><p><strong>Acquire devnet SOL</strong></p></li></ol><p><code>solana config set --url d solana airdrop 1</code></p><ol start="19"><li><p><strong>Run the </strong><code>ore</code> executable with the specified parameters:</p><p><code> ./target/release/ore --rpc &lt;https://api.devnet.solana.com/&gt; --keypair ~/.config/solana/id.json mine --buffer-time 2 --threads 4</code></p></li></ol><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h3 id="h-additional-notes"><strong>Additional Notes</strong></h3></div><ul><li><p>Ensure you have the necessary permissions to read the keypair file at <code>~/.config/solana/id.json</code>.</p></li><li><p>If any command fails, check the output for error messages and ensure all prerequisites are correctly installed and configured.</p></li><li><p>You might need to install additional dependencies for the project. 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            <title><![CDATA[Unearth the De-PIN Mining Treasure Trove: Dive into the World of Token Mining with These De-PIN Services]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Lets explore the fascinating realm of token mining through De-PIN services.Hey there, fellow tech voyagers! 🫡🗺 Ready to embark on a journey where m...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/59f1a4e4341529652c8bc7f48708ef8d.webp" blurdataurl="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAASCAIAAAC1qksFAAAACXBIWXMAAAPoAAAD6AG1e1JrAAAClUlEQVR4nGNgojFgGO4WKIvwpOuJY5ViZmZONRJXFuYk3wJPM9n/SwP+T/K81e2AKXthpsf/iR7/14X6mMmSaUF+mN7/o4X/F0b8v5qJKfv/WuH/ZVH/b9ZXplqRZoE0PwcTE5MIH8fMQL3/S+P/bwn/P83HXEOKiYlJgItFgIOViYnJVEHkf1/A/y3R/3ckzY41ERHkhWvEZ4GMKP+VOtv/ve6zo9SM5IQC5MX+F3j/DzH94W8oKyHQFKX1vtn+a51dna+itDDv/wTb/zFW/6MtfUQFbbXFZqRq/29xulluISvCi9OCrEC9//sK/k/x/38nX4OTU5uXM0xRco2RgjIvj6+w0O2ZQf/nhP5fHPpofrA9J58qP88WC1UvQUETQQEjXu7/Lyr+t7v9v1hcGGOG04IAXan/e3P+743+fz1DkhvFv8zMzK+aXEBhciD+1RQvZmZmFK/zcvw/lPx/d9z/Vx1RNgo4LXCSlfjfEfs/0/p/uqOfpYqugmC1s0yvq7ysCG+gkeTFMKv/eQ7/Yy1OuKnHOKsqivP1eilUWUlrSgl4msn/L3H7X2j3P8fJVlQApwUcbKwHAm3/R1h0q0gZ8/Nvb3L7Pyvg/0zvB1M8xNlZk2VE/0ba3nLWjJYQlWJnub8o4P8Uj/9zfA82O2nzck7VV/gfZblIV46LhZlAKhLhZGdiYpLgYn/Q6/1/U/L/TfH/D8UqcYBCjIeVFaJfm5cTFCCro/8fLX61Kl6InRmukYR8sN7X4P+iyP9rQ7/lWWLKfsiw+b806P+25B0BmngMwWdBrYna//Kg/0HG282UMGWPexv9T7D7H2FRoCBOpgVMTExJatJlMuKsqGkGAliZmZs0pAMFhPCbMNClKeUWAAC46uGBOlxdXgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" nextheight="819" nextwidth="1456" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="">Lets explore the fascinating realm of token mining through De-PIN services.</figcaption></figure><p><br>Hey there, fellow tech voyagers! 🫡<br><br><span data-name="world_map" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🗺</span> Ready to embark on a journey where mining isn’t just for precious metals but for tokens too? <span data-name="pick" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">⛏</span><br>Buckle up because we’re about to explore the fascinating realm of token mining through some slick De-PIN (Decentralized Proof-of-Interaction) services. <span data-name="laptop" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💻</span></p><p style="text-align: start"><strong>DePIN services use blockchain technology to manage and coordinate physical resources like energy grids or transportation networks. <u>Instead of one central authority controlling everything, control is shared among many participants. </u>This makes the system more transparent, secure, and efficient. Think of it as a way to manage and share important resources, like electricity or internet, without relying on a single company or organization. This approach makes the system stronger and more adaptable to everyone's needs.</strong></p><p style="text-align: start">When users mine and then own tokens in a decentralized network, they are incentivized. <br>This because these tokens give them a stake in the success of the network. Here’s how it works:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Ownership and Value</strong>: Tokens can increase in value as the network grows and becomes more successful. If you own tokens, the value of your tokens can go up, potentially making you money.</p></li><li><p><strong>Voting and Governance</strong>: Token holders often get to vote on important decisions about how the network is run. This gives users a say in the future of the project and aligns their interests with the network’s success.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong>: Networks can reward token holders with additional tokens or other benefits for participating in activities like validating transactions, providing resources, or promoting the network.</p></li><li><p><strong>Access to Services</strong>: Some tokens can be used to access special services or features within the network, giving users direct benefits from holding them.</p></li></ol><p style="text-align: start">Overall, owning tokens makes users active participants in the network’s success, providing financial incentives, governance power, and access to exclusive benefits.</p><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h3 id="h-be-sure-to-use-the-provided-referral-codes-to-load-up-on-sign-up-bonuses-and-rewards"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>Be sure to use the provided <u>REFERRAL CODES</u> to load up on sign up BONUSES and REWARDS!</strong><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span></h3></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/56bee5c76632029ddaa26814ff62faec.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-helium-mobile-and-hotspot-the-gateway-to-token-mining"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Helium Mobile and Hotspot: The Gateway to Token Mining</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e3361e56f33204c83b7e8d4d7ea12bb4.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/NAJ1SX2"><u>Helium Mobile and Hotspot </u></a>revolutionizes token mining by leveraging your everyday devices to contribute to the Helium network. By simply setting up a Helium Hotspot or using your mobile device, you become a part of the network infrastructure, providing coverage and connectivity to nearby devices. In return, you earn HNT (Helium Network Tokens) for your contributions. It’s like turning your Wi-Fi router into a mini ATM, dispensing tokens as you provide internet access to others. Helium Mobile Hotspot is a device that provides internet access to compatible mobile devices within range using Wi-Fi. It can be used to create outdoor coverage in indoor venues like gyms, cafes, and shops. The Hotspot can also be used to operate a wireless network for low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>REFERRAL CODE: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/NAJ1SX2"><u>https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/NAJ1SX2</u></a><br>Start mining MOBILE today!</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d1f93e6dfc31e8df8564e1ba5c73ddd0.png" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-grassio-get-paid-for-your-unused-internet"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Grass.io: </strong>Get Paid For Your Unused Internet</h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/778ef301d42dd4bd36c1fb9a33ec6a22.png" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.getgrass.io/register/?referralCode=KgPJqWTZKDwCsc9"><u>Grass.io </u></a>started their reward system for the app’s Beta phase and allows you to get paid for your unused internet. Grass is a network that <strong>lets people sell the internet bandwidth they are not using</strong>. It operates as a decentralized network for web scraping, aiming to transform public web data into AI datasets for builders use. It lets you earn passive income by selling your unused bandwidth without compromising your privacy. It allows verified companies to use your idle bandwidth without accessing your personal information.  <br>Mother Nature approves, and so do your wallets! All you need is to install the Chrome extension and start mining on any computer or mobile device with a browser!</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>REFERRAL CODE:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://app.getgrass.io/register/?referralCode=KgPJqWTZKDwCsc9"><u>https://app.getgrass.io/register/?referralCode=KgPJqWTZKDwCsc9</u></a></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8217c3ec59b0ca743c7fd19f79b3a5b5.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-uprock-rocking-the-token-mining-scene"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Uprock: Rocking the Token Mining Scene</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7c22762c0f7dfa442144d8083584dfe.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://link.uprock.com/i/a0667c63"><u>UpRock</u></a> mining is a decentralized AI data network that uses crypto mining to gather real-time data and computing resources by incentivizing users to share their bandwidth and compute power. The UpRock Token ($UPT) is the platform’s native currency for transactions and interactions.</p><p style="text-align: start"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://link.uprock.com/i/a0667c63"><u>Uprock</u></a> stands out in the token mining landscape with its community-driven approach. By joining Uprock, you become part of a vibrant community where members collaborate and interact to earn tokens. Whether it’s engaging in discussions, sharing knowledge, or participating in community events, every interaction translates into token rewards. It’s like being part of a digital tribe where camaraderie and token mining go hand in hand. So, download the iOS or MacOS app and get ready to rock the token mining scene with <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://link.uprock.com/i/a0667c63"><u>Uprock</u></a>!</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>REFERRAL CODE:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://link.uprock.com/i/a0667c63"><u>https://link.uprock.com/i/a0667c63</u></a></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f5f324fee5163eb92206689ca9aad42f.png" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-natix-navigating-the-seas-of-token-mining"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Natix: Navigating the Seas of Token Mining</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dfdca1327d5fcacd46ce653a29f2ecab.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dl.app.natix.network/6eZ4"><u>NATIX</u></a> is a free dashcam app that rewards users for every street mapped and city navigated while driving. Use your phone’s camera.<br>Ahoy, mateys! Welcome aboard Natix, where token mining feels like setting sail on a digital voyage. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dl.app.natix.network/6eZ4"><strong><u>NATIX</u></strong></a> rewards tokens to network users for collecting geospatial data with the app. Download the app, mount your phone, drive, and start earning. Natix offers a platform where users can engage in various activities, such as completing tasks, participating in surveys, or even playing games, to earn tokens. It’s like embarking on a treasure hunt in the vast ocean of blockchain, with each task leading you one step closer to token riches. So hoist the sails and navigate your way to wealth with Natix!</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><span data-name="racing_car" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🏎</span>🛞 Use my <strong>code</strong>: JbB7W1FZ7T for a <strong>350 point bonus!</strong></p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="glowing_star" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">🌟</span> Download here <span data-name="point_right" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">👉</span><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://dl.app.natix.network/6eZ4"><u>https://dl.app.natix.network/6eZ4</u></a></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e6c74178e2d6528c13489badd68b023a.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-network3-connecting-you-to-token-riches"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Network3: Connecting You to Token Riches</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9591f208929dc309ca81e546655bbc9e.png" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://account.network3.ai/register_page?rc=0c0b9628"><u>Network3</u></a> is a revolutionary technology that builds a dedicated AI Layer2. It provides services to AI developers worldwide, helping them train and validate models in scale quickly, conveniently, and efficiently through AI model optimization and compression, federated learning, edge computing, and confidential computing.</p><p style="text-align: start">Looking to network your way to tokens? Host a node for Network3! <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://account.network3.ai/register_page?rc=0c0b9628"><u>Network3</u></a> provides a platform where users can connect with like-minded individuals and businesses to exchange goods, services, and ideas. By participating in the network’s ecosystem, whether it’s by hosting a node, making transactions, referring friends, or contributing content, users earn tokens as rewards. It’s like attending the hottest tech conference where networking isn’t just about business cards but about mining tokens too. Get ready to make connections and stack up those tokens like a boss!</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>REFERRAL CODE:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://account.network3.ai/register_page?rc=0c0b9628"><u>https://account.network3.ai/register_page?rc=0c0b9628</u></a></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5fa07c52686c2a057cc0520da1a51d30.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-koii-making-token-mining-an-art-form"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Koii: Making Token Mining an Art Form</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/20ec8aaa8d85dd81b5a8aad4ec3ad65b.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p style="text-align: start"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.koii.network/node?promo=4B05D12D0DDB"><u>Koii Network</u></a> is a decentralized cloud computing network that allows people to earn passive income by renting out their computer’s extra space to run compute jobs for companies. These tasks are created by companies that need computing power and storage to run their applications, websites, games, and digital businesses. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.koii.network/node?promo=4B05D12D0DDB"><u>Koii Network </u></a>users earn coupons and tokens for completing these tasks.</p><p><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>REFERRAL CODE:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.koii.network/node?promo=4B05D12D0DDB"><u>https://www.koii.network/node?promo=4B05D12D0DDB</u></a></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b6500202b8e26b4671410aac89c94e3b.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><hr><div class="relative header-and-anchor"><h1 style="text-align: start" id="h-silencio-shhh-let-your-tokens-do-the-talking"><span data-name="check_mark_button" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">✅</span> <strong>Silencio: Shhh… Let Your Tokens Do the Talking</strong></h1></div><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9f06ec2a686157aaa7cb863ec54f1fd6.jpg" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p>Last but not least, we have <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silencionework/id6444363412"><u>Silencio</u></a>, where silence speaks volumes. <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silencionework/id6444363412"><strong><u>Silencio</u></strong></a> is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that leverages the power of Web3 technology to combat <strong>noise</strong> pollution. Start mining <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" class="dont-break-out" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silencionework/id6444363412"><strong><u>Noise</u></strong></a> Coins today with our free mobile app! 200K+ Members. Participate in the 3% BETA Airdrop! Silencio offers a unique approach to token mining by focusing on passive earning opportunities. By simply holding tokens in your wallet, you automatically earn rewards through various mechanisms such as staking or liquidity provision. It’s a serene experience where you can sit back, relax, and watch your tokens grow quietly. Soothe your soul while your tokens do the talking. Quietly accumulate wealth and let your actions speak louder than words.</p><p style="text-align: start">Take the first step to fighting Noise Pollution while earning Noise Coins!</p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span><strong>Download the app:</strong></p><p style="text-align: start">iOS: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silencionework/id6444363412"><u>https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silencionework/id6444363412</u></a></p><p style="text-align: start">Android: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickkonnect.silencio"><u>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickkonnect.silencio</u></a></p><p style="text-align: start"><span data-name="moneybag" class="emoji" data-type="emoji">💰</span>Use my username “jesus69420” as your<strong> INVITATION CODE</strong> when signing up.</p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c2e0b83c37f7bec1fb814cc4935008ad.png" class="image-node embed"><figcaption htmlattributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><hr><p style="text-align: start">There you have it, folks! These De-PIN services are your ticket to token mining bliss. So, grab your gadgets, fire up those referrals, and let’s mine our way to the future, one token at a time! And hey, if you found this guide helpful, feel free to use my referral links and codes. 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