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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C U R V E S / Under Magnitude by Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY
The strength of #undermagnitude is achieved by 'Intensive Curvature,' which is the maximization of double #curvature across the project while constraining maximum radii. The result is a #structure that has much tighter curvature with constant change of direction, and results in more structurally performance. 'Intensive Curvature' leads to the curly, tubular branching characteristics consistent across the studio's body of work.
In order to achieve structural #stability , each stripe assumes high degrees of curvature individually and high degrees of double curvature in accumulation -- amounting to extreme structural #rigidity throughout the project.
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🚀 Iranian Parliament Speaker Warns of Consequences for Ceasefire Violations
On April 9, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that any breach of the ceasefire agreement will result in clear consequences. According to BlockBeats, Ghalibaf emphasized the importance of adhering to the terms of the agreement to avoid potential repercussions. The statement underscores the significance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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🚀 Canada's March Unemployment Rate Matches Previous Value at 6.7%
Canada's unemployment rate for March was reported at 6.7%, according to Jin10. This figure aligns with the previous month's rate and is slightly better than the anticipated 6.80%. The data suggests stability in the Canadian labor market during this period.
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🚀 Bitcoin's Stability Amid Institutional Buying and Whale Selling
Bitcoin has maintained a price range between $65,000 and $73,000 over the past six weeks. According to NS3.AI, this stability is due to institutional buying counterbalancing selling activities from whales, miners, medium-sized holders, and Bhutan. U.S. spot ETFs have absorbed approximately 50,000 BTC monthly. Meanwhile, miners have sold over 19,000 BTC in the past week, and whale holdings have shifted from an annual accumulation of 200,000 BTC to a reduction of 188,000 BTC.
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🚀 Finland to Restrict Nuclear Weapons Deployment During Peacetime
Finland has announced plans to declare its intention not to station nuclear weapons on its territory during peacetime, despite ongoing legislative changes that would permit such a deployment. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Finland's strategic decision amid evolving security dynamics in the Nordic region. The move comes as Finland reassesses its defense policies in response to regional security concerns. The country's government is working on legal amendments that would enable the deployment of nuclear weapons if deemed necessary in the future. However, Finland remains committed to maintaining a nuclear-free stance during times of peace, reflecting its cautious approach to national security. This decision aligns with Finland's broader defense strategy, which prioritizes stability and peace in the region. The legislative changes are part of Finland's efforts to enhance its defense capabilities while ensuring transparency and adherence to international norms. Finland's stance on nuclear weapons deployment underscores its commitment to regional security and diplomatic engagement.
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Bay Harbor Re Secures $50M Funding
Bay Harbor Re, a reinsurance firm, has announced a funding round of $50 million, set for December 13, 2024. The company focuses on delivering stability and protection tailored to meet the specific needs of its partners.
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Market Trends Impact Developer Salaries
Developers face salary stagnation as the job market grows competitive. With more candidates than job openings, mid-senior professionals find job switches yield minimal salary increases. Becoming a tech lead is rare and corporations limit hiring senior candidates. Stability may lie in entrepreneurship or pet projects instead. Consider exploring these options for long-term financial health.
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