Я вам давно писал про книгу "Квантовый волшебник" канадского фантаста Дерека Кюнскена. Сейчас читаю вторую часть, "Квантовый сад". Вспомнил, что еще тогда хотел рассказать об интересном описании религии у автора.
По сюжету нация богатых и высокомерных людей, нуменов, создала себе генетически измененных людей-слуг. Эти слуги — там их называют "куклы" — специально сделаны размером с карлика и физически более слабыми, чем обычные люди. Но нумены встроили в кукол еще один уровень защиты от неповиновения и восстания: от запаха нуменов куклы впадали в религиозный экстаз, буквально испытывая чувство, будто общаются с богами. А при лишении возможности вдыхать запах своих богов эти слуги впадали в жесткую депрессию.
Причем, экстаз они испытывали вообще при любом взаимодействии со своими хозяевами. Даже если те их били или унижали, для слуг это форма божественной милости. Казалось бы, что могло пойти не так?
В итоге слуги стали замечать, что хозяева иногда причиняют друг другу вред и даже убивают себе подобных. Если не будет богов — не будет и экстаза. Так что они пришли к логичному решению: переловили всех богов и посадили в клетки. В заточении нумены начали самоубиваться, поэтому клетки делали всё меньше размером, пока человек внутри не станет полностью обездвижен, скрюченный в три погибели. Иногда ему удаляли конечности, чтобы лучше помещался. Кормили принудительно через трубочку. А чтобы было больше запаха, эти клетки ставили в жаркие помещения с вентиляторами, и ходили толпами туда молиться.
При этом никакая религиозная атрибутика не исчезла: куклы всё так же считали нуменов богами и преклонялись перед ними, испытывая восторг и благоговение. Всё-таки, это было зашито в их генетике.
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New issue of Uzbekistan Central Securities Depository’s monthly newsletter “depo-REPORTER” covering key depository news of September 2022.
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New issue of Uzbekistan Central Securities Depository’s monthly newsletter “depo-REPORTER” covering key depository news of August 2022.
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BitMEX Seeks Buyer with Investment Bank Help
BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is actively looking for a buyer and has engaged Broadhaven Capital Partners for assistance. Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, BitMEX faced legal challenges in the U.S. concerning anti-money laundering protocols, leading to Hayes' resignation as CEO. For more details, read here.
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U.S. Releases Seized Crypto Mining Machines
U.S. authorities begin releasing seized Chinese-made cryptocurrency mining machines, totaling up to 10,000 units at various ports. Synteq Digital's CEO notes resistance from some CBP officials towards Bitcoin mining, hindering the industry's growth.
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In related news, BioNexus Gene Lab approves Ethereum as its treasury asset; Bitcoin open interest reaches lowest since August; and Bitwise files for Aptos ETF.
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Milei Withdraws LIBRA Support Amid Cash Out
Argentinian President Javier Milei retracts his endorsement of $LIBRA after insiders reportedly cashed out $107 million. The move raises questions about transparency and the impact on the cryptocurrency's reputation. For more details, visit The Block.
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Major Updates on Bitcoin and Ethereum
🔗 *Roman Storm secures legal funding for trial* with support from Paradigm and Vitalik Buterin! Details here: Leviathan News.
🔗 David Sacks confirmed evaluating a *national Bitcoin reserve* is a priority for Trump's Digital Assets Task Force. BTC is touted a *superior store of value*. Regulations on crypto incoming within six months!
🔗 XRP Ledger briefly halted due to validation issues but self-healed. More info: Coindesk.
🔗 Hong Kong weighs *Bitcoin as a strategic reserve*, urging to accelerate feasibility studies. Insights here: Wu Blockchain News.
🔗 Ethereum's *supply rises* back to pre-merge levels due to Dencun upgrade, signaling inflation. More: The Block.
🔗 U.S. to consider Bitcoin reserve as an essential economic security asset; institutional adoption underway!
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Tokenized Mining Notes Coming to El Salvador
Bitfinex Securities to launch Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2) in Q1 2025. BMN2 offers returns based on bitcoin mined by Blockstream. Previous note (BMN1) delivered over 1,212 BTC to investors in three years. More details in the article here: Read more
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Metaplanet Plans $745M Bitcoin Purchase
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet aims to raise ¥116 billion (approx. $745M) through 21 million share subscriptions at 0% discount for Bitcoin acquisitions. This represents one of the largest financing plans for Bitcoin by any Asian publicly traded company. Detailed info available here: link. Meanwhile, U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs received $1.9B in inflows during Trump's first week, bringing total digital asset inflows for 2025 to $4.8B. U.S. Senate also confirmed pro-crypto Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, expected to influence crypto regulations amid heightened interest.
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Argentina's Opposition Eyes Impeachment Over LIBRA
Argentina's opposition is considering impeachment for President Milei after conflicting support for the LIBRA token. This follows a controversial launch that saw rapid investment and then a significant drop in value, leading to accusations of mismanagement and deception. The situation raises questions about political influence in cryptocurrency projects.
Read more: Reuters
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Thai SEC Considers Bitcoin ETF Approval
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating a proposal to approve a Bitcoin ETF for listing on its local exchange. Currently, Thai investors can only access overseas Bitcoin ETFs through a fund of funds product launched in mid-2024. Read more
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Trump Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Former President Trump has signed an order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., based on approximately 200,000 BTC confiscated by the government. This reserve will serve as a savings asset, not intended for sale, acting as a digital Fort Knox. Meanwhile, analysts indicate that governments may follow the U.S. lead, reducing the likelihood of Bitcoin bans from regulators. Post-announcement, Bitcoin saw a price drop from $91,000 to $85,000 but has since recovered to $88,000. No altcoins are currently included in the reserve plans. Full details here: Reuters
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