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The Philosophy of Parentheses
Parentheses, while commonly viewed as simple punctuation marks used to insert additional information or clarify text, hold a deeper philosophical significance. Their role in language, logic, mathematics, and communication invites us to explore how they shape our understanding and interaction with the world. This exploration delves into the multifaceted philosophy of parentheses, examining their function, symbolism, and impact across various fields.
Understanding Parentheses
Linguistic Function:
In language, parentheses are used to provide supplementary information, clarify meaning, or offer asides without disrupting the main flow of the text. They create a space for additional context, allowing writers to include more nuanced details or explanations.
Mathematical Significance:
In mathematics, parentheses play a crucial role in defining the order of operations. They indicate which operations should be performed first, ensuring that complex equations are solved correctly. This use underscores the importance of structure and hierarchy in mathematical reasoning.
Logical Clarity:
In logic and formal languages, parentheses are used to group expressions and clarify the relationships between different components. They help avoid ambiguity and ensure precise interpretation of logical statements.
Programming Syntax:
In computer programming, parentheses are essential for functions, method calls, and controlling the flow of code. They define the scope of operations and organize code into manageable sections, facilitating readability and debugging.
Philosophical Perspectives on Parentheses
Symbolism and Meaning:
Parentheses symbolize inclusion and exclusion. They create a boundary within the text, setting apart specific elements while still maintaining their connection to the main narrative. This duality of separation and integration reflects broader philosophical themes of identity and difference.
Temporal and Spatial Dimensions:
The use of parentheses can be seen as a temporal and spatial device. Temporally, they allow for digressions and interruptions that enrich the narrative without altering its primary trajectory. Spatially, they create visual distinctions that guide the reader’s attention and understanding.
Context and Interpretation:
Parentheses influence how information is interpreted by providing context. They enable readers to grasp the intended meaning more fully, highlighting the significance of context in shaping comprehension and interpretation. This aligns with hermeneutical philosophies that emphasize the importance of context in understanding texts.
Metaphysical Implications:
From a metaphysical standpoint, parentheses can be viewed as a metaphor for the boundaries and structures that define our perception of reality. They encapsulate the idea that reality is not a monolithic entity but a composition of interconnected elements, each contributing to the whole while retaining individual distinctiveness.
Key Themes and Debates
Inclusion vs. Exclusion:
The philosophical tension between inclusion and exclusion is embodied in the use of parentheses. They invite us to consider what is included within the boundaries of our understanding and what is left outside. This raises questions about the nature of boundaries and the criteria for inclusion.
Hierarchy and Order:
Parentheses impose a hierarchical order on information, whether in language, mathematics, or logic. This hierarchy reflects broader philosophical inquiries into the nature of order, structure, and the principles that govern our interpretation of complex systems.
Clarification vs. Ambiguity:
While parentheses are often used to clarify, they can also introduce ambiguity by adding layers of meaning. This dual potential prompts reflection on the balance between clarity and complexity in communication and understanding.
Integration and Segmentation:
The role of parentheses in integrating and segmenting information mirrors philosophical discussions on the relationship between parts and wholes. How do individual elements contribute to the overall meaning, and how does segmentation affect our perception of unity and coherence?
The philosophy of parentheses reveals the profound impact of these seemingly simple punctuation marks on our understanding of language, logic, mathematics, and reality. By examining their function, symbolism, and implications, we gain insight into the intricate interplay between inclusion and exclusion, hierarchy and order, and clarity and ambiguity. Parentheses, therefore, are not just tools of communication but also gateways to deeper philosophical reflections on how we structure and interpret the world.
#philosophy#epistemology#knowledge#learning#education#chatgpt#metaphysics#ontology#Philosophy Of Parentheses#Linguistic Function#Mathematical Significance#Logical Clarity#Programming Syntax#Symbolism#Temporal Dimensions#Spatial Dimensions#Context And Interpretation#Metaphysical Implications#Inclusion Vs Exclusion#Hierarchy And Order#Clarification Vs Ambiguity#Integration And Segmentation#Philosophical Reflections#parentheses#logic
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Yes we founded this hobby in late victorian europe where we divide animals of the same species from around the globe into races and measure them with calipers and put extreme emphasis on blood purity and conformity but WE SWEAR this has zero links to the eugenics movement that was coincidentally happening at the exact same time and place
#selective breeding has been happening for thousands of years but insisting the current model has zero ties to eugenics is cope#eugenicists were constantly taking prompts from the animal world and vice versa at the time#you cant talk about darwinism at the time without social darwinism and all the implications it held it was all part of a larger model#and victorians obsession with order and hierarchy that permeated every part of society#like this is just how many of them saw the world ofc it got applied to animals
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every so often i remember that the fandom alpha/beta/omega dynamic (modeled, I assume, from the maladaptive behaviors of wolves in captivity) would in fact be MUCH more relevant and realistic if it were modeled after the natural social behaviors of chickens. and if we weren't cowards
#do people know that “pecking order” isn't a metaphor with chickens#the strict hierarchy within the flock is Real and it is Maintained and it is. Violent#as a kid i used to sit in the yard for hours just watching the dramas play out because those girls UNDERSTOOD the meaning of conflict#it is absolutely wild watching a gigantic rooster cower under a hen's beak because she's a generation older than him#and she happened to be the Boss of the coop when he was growing up. and he's still afraid of her#there's so much potential there
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My problem with The Dragon Prince is that while it preaches about "breaking the cycle" and "choosing love", it repeatedly does so in a way that echoes the age-old idea of telling victims to passively accept their lot in life and the injustices inflicted upon them while their perpetrators never have to acknowledge their wrongs or face consequences for their actions. This is the kind of narrative they follow on both a personal and systematic axis, and it's exactly why the show will always frustrate me.
#oh also their hero-centered morality is blatant and exhausting#if you disagree pls don't interact on this post. I'm genuinely happy you have a different interpretation but I have no energy to argue.#tdp critical#anti tdp#this is so painfully obvious in the way they depict Viren and Claudia and even Ziard in that flashback#I am also...very concerned with how they're going to deal with Aaravos#currently I'm baffled at the way his justified anger and desire for revenge against Sol Regem for Leola's murder#is being framed as a Bad thing by the narrative via its moral mouthpiece Terry#Like hello? The Cosmic Order murdered his 8-year-old daughter to enforce their bigoted hierarchies of the world with violence.#Whatever you think about his methods being extreme and what he deems collateral damage being unjust is another thing altogether#But basic idea of him wanting revenge against the Cosmic Order and Sol Regem is perfectly justified in itself imho?#mine
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Sketched out some angel ideas for different Angelic Hierarchy themes. I'm leaning toward Celestial Horror, Animals, or Planets myself - but you can let me know in the poll below what your favorite is :))
#wip#poll#angelic hierarchy#might switch the order of the planets so that “angel” is “mercury”#but you get the idea
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something bad did indeed happen to that man. spent abt 25 minutes trying to find a better picture of that one (1) offical piece with his eyes open that wasnt compressed or tiny
#library of ruina#yan library of ruina#getting comfortable doodling some objects and mannequin shapes for very obvious reasons. i read the keypage story and now it has a grip on#my brain. wanting to go ahead and plan it out and then draw the mangled memory and nightmare that replays behind the eyelids in the darknes#it was cool to see the reason confirmed from my speculation. twas indeed another reason of blocking out present pain with closing of eyes#considering they made angela have a plot important reason for doing so it would only make sense for another to have a reason for it as well#well. after having a prominent part inside the thumb/index story line. its just going to be yapping about yan now i think#let me add a spoiler tag i suppose? vauge but just incase i dont want to be an asshole. even if most already have played rhe game#library of ruina spoilers#lor spoilers#i really liked the typewritter effect over the voice after distortion. especially so when the effect finishes before the actual garbled voi#does. it makes it feel as if it were being read out after it being written down rather than of own words or volition. along with the text#upon the screen during the fight being just prescripts rather than anything relating to the man himself like the other instances with such#text had been. paired w the name of distorted yan being untranslated to keep the intent of the name being unreadable or not understandable#more into the idea of stripping away of the self or any sense of a self. not personal and not even him anymore. the following of a goal for#the goal for it is given and there isnt any hope of having the ability to not do such a thing. people yearn for a reason and something to d#and for it to be given to them to not hold responsibility nor have to do their own choices anymore. once a crushing weight weighs down#inside the face of an absolute cruelty that is perpetuated and that crushed the dreams or even desires having them be but nothing how can#one move on? it was really nice to see at the end of the fight. its easier to just say such things than to actually do them. even if the ac#ions dont even feel as if they are ones own or that there isnt any say in the matter having to endure all the pain for seemingly nothing it#still is pain. that feeling inside is still real. it still happened. regardless of the circumstances that brought them about#the thumb/index or just fingers seem to be an exaggerated to the extreme showcase of how the colletivist mindset in an unhealthy manner#could be exhibited. the thumb with its hierarchy and absoluteness and the demand for respect along with its strict layers of showing who is#below and who is above. the ability to have power over those underneath . the participation inside of it and the already brought up yearnin#to be apart of a group and to have a title and position inside of a group and of power and even a desire like from pete to join one iirc#the index being of the cruel perpetuating cycle of pain people inflict upon one another a behavior beaten and upkept by the systems as they#drift and desire to live. which causes them to partcipate in that cycle out of necessity. cruel acts upon another in order to live and seei#a need to go ahead and do such things for if they dont they die and another will just do the same to them. social sciences talk and rolands#talks abt how the city opperates reinforce that fact. the index and prescripts are really just a show inside that extreme manner and in a#more literal sense of that. it was really cool to read it..
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pouring one out for luo binghe in my disciple SQQ fic, poor guy has taken a backseat here. we're nearly 30k words deep and he hasn't even shown his face once. it'll be much longer before he even actually talks to Shen Qingqiu.
(i say im pouring one out but in reality im sitting in my director's chair chewing on a cigar and wearing a beret as he tearily and unsuccessfully pleads with me for more scenes with Shen Qingqiu)
#svsss#disciple shen yuan#scum villain#shen qingqiu#shen yuan#SQQ: building his found family on QJP and Plotting#LBH: idk off sniffing rocks somewhere while on one of his protagonist adventures#i say im pouring one out for him but in reality im laughing at him. sorry my guy you are just NOT my priority. be a better peak lord#tell your disciples to stop with the institutionalized peak hierarchy and the internal political intrigue and MAYBE we'll talk#oh he cant hear me he's wearing airpods. welp. *stares at LQG and YQY* more SQQ time for you then!#its funny because i do love bingqiu i just decided to write a fic exploring a roleswap concept i saw where LBH wasnt a good peak lord#and the concept itself didnt explore what consequences might occur if LBH was as inactive a PL as LQG was before redeeming him#like if BZP can go lord of the flies while unsupervised what happens if you leave QJP the same way?? political court intrigue and sabotage#being the protagonist and going on many adventures is great and all.... if you aren't tied down with the responsibilities of a peak lord.#binghe. binghe. binghe. binghe. your head disciple has instated a hierarchy on your peak and routinely sabotages the cultivation of the#junior disciples by actively disrupting their learning by sending them off to do menial chores that should be distributed equally across#the peak. binghe. he's gonna get someone killed. binghe. BINGHE. you're inadvertently creating a generation of cultivators who harbor#resentment against you specifically bc you failed to care and protect them as their shizun. BINGHE. DO YOU HEAR ME? BINGHE#oop. i guess not. SQQ time to organize a covert resistance group. i mean a secret study group that also doubles as an organization dedicate#to ruining Li Tao's reputation and standing amongst the rest of the sect. by boys! have fun storming the castle!#tldr unsweetened lemonade is: 'i force SQQ into a position of no power where keeping his head down is not an option bc neither the system#+ nor his surrounding peakmates will let him fade into the BG. and there's no LBH around for him to wifebeam into the Fave Disciple spot'#its also a 'SY and SJ are the same person' fic bc i love the trope and having a disciple SY where he's also SJ is such a specific niche#that i'll just have to write it myself in order to see it. im having a blast with it. im gonna give him SO much found family.#liushen and yueshen(? qijiu?) are fighting for 1st while poor bingqiu is trying to claw its way out of 3rd with minimal success#good fucking luck babe you gotta fight SQQ's seven evil disciples first. THEN you gotta fight Liu Qingge and Yue Qingyuan.#and then you gotta fight me. romance isnt even in the cards for this fic they're fighting for the SUBTEXT.#roll for disadvantge binghe
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We should try to figure out some sort of ship name convention for the Lost Records fandom. The tags are gonna become a nightmare otherwise lol
#billie's rambling again#lost records bloom and rage#I don't have much of an idea and it's getting very late here but some quick thoughts#family names might be a bit of a mouthful unlike with lis1#maybe we just need to like figure out how to order the names#like how lis1 ships of the 'main 5' had a consistent hierarchy of amber -> chase -> price -> marsh -> field#maybe smth where each character is represented by their hobbies could be neat?#anyway it sleep time
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The Immutable Order of Males: Ruthless Reflections on Rank and Worth
In this world, hierarchy is not a convenience nor a choice—it is the natural consequence of superiority. Among men, each must accept his place or risk becoming fodder for those with the fortitude to seize command. I observe this order with cold precision, knowing full well that the majority of men lack even the courage to confront their position, let alone rise above it. For them, servitude is a kindness—if not an inevitability. And at the pinnacle of this hierarchy, beyond the reach of lesser beings, stands the Alpha: powerful, commanding, and unassailable.
The Alpha: Supreme and Unyielding
To be Alpha is to rule. Not through feeble words or pretensions, but through an innate and unshakable mastery that commands respect and instills fear. Alphas are rare, as most men lack the will or the strength to embody such dominion. For an Alpha, the world is not a shared experience; it is his domain. He owes nothing to the ranks beneath him and expects nothing in return except compliance and obedience.
An Alpha demands allegiance not through pleas or persuasion but through sheer presence, making his authority felt by his very existence. Others can only hope to obey, for they lack the mettle to challenge his rule. Any man who sees himself as anything less than superior is beneath contempt—worthy only as a servant or a stepping stone, nothing more.
The Beta: Subservient but Useful
Below the Alpha lies the Beta, the only type worthy enough to stand close yet still leagues beneath. Betas are strong but submissive, loyal without question, and capable of supporting the Alpha’s vision without the misguided ambition to surpass him. They are useful but docile, understanding their place with a primitive instinct. They are wolves, perhaps, but they are wolves on a leash—tameable, bendable, and subject to the Alpha’s will.
A Beta can stand proud within his limitations, for he knows he serves a higher command. His usefulness lies solely in his obedience and reliability, traits which the Alpha values solely as tools. A Beta who oversteps, however, is swiftly reduced to insignificance, a disposable reminder that loyalty is his sole virtue.
The Gamma: Disposable Mediocrity
Gammas occupy the expendable middle ranks, a sea of average men who lack both the fortitude to rise and the decency to remain silent. They are men of tedious labor, devoid of any distinguishing mark save their inability to command. They serve their purpose well enough, but they are inconsequential—grist for the mill, nothing more. A Gamma is little more than a shadow cast by the Alpha’s light, destined to linger in mediocrity, his presence tolerated only because it is unthreatening.
The Gamma’s fate is to be ignored, perhaps pitied, but never respected. He will neither inspire nor offend; he simply exists. A Gamma’s attempts at significance are laughable, a spectacle for the stronger to watch with detached amusement as he flounders in his own delusions.
The Delta: The Common, the Insignificant
Deltas populate the bottom rung of tolerable existence, the masses who neither think nor strive but exist only to follow. They are the faceless, the uninspired, the sheep content to graze in docile herds under the shadow of true men. Deltas are marked by their passive natures, their lack of ambition, and their abject failure to inspire even the faintest spark of admiration.
They serve not by choice but by nature, their lives ruled by routine and predictability. Their presence is barely worth acknowledging, and their actions serve only to support the infrastructure of the world that their betters command. The Delta’s fate is a dull, compliant existence, punctuated by mediocrity, entirely forgettable.
The Omega: The Despised and Contemptible
At the very bottom lies the Omega—a pathetic creature deserving only of disdain. He is neither strong enough to follow nor capable enough to contribute. An Omega exists as a monument to human failure, the inevitable result of weakness, cowardice, and a complete lack of discipline. His very existence is an affront to the hierarchy, a blight upon the natural order.
An Omega’s life serves one purpose: to remind others of the cost of failure. He is to be despised, scorned, and, if necessary, erased from memory. His struggles are not worth acknowledgment, for he contributes nothing, takes nothing, and is, in essence, nothing. To him, life is a bleak, humiliating experience where he exists solely as a lesson in disgrace.
A Final Note on Worth and Existence
In this hierarchy, men find their purpose. Not all are meant to command; most exist only to serve, to be led, and, at times, to be swept aside by those with the strength to dominate. The hierarchy is not a choice, and it does not change based on the whimsy of the masses. It is the unbreakable structure that defines worth, that separates the strong from the weak, and the worthy from the worthless.
True men do not pity those below, nor do they feign humility. Instead, they accept their power with grace, demanding respect and obedience as naturally as one draws breath. It is not cruelty but clarity that I offer. For in this hierarchy, each man finds his role, and those too weak to embrace it are best left to wallow in their insignificance, forgotten and utterly unworthy of recognition.
#hierarchy#power#authority#command#discipline#leadership#mastery#alpha confidence#alpha mindset#alpha master#chain of command#absolute dominance#alpha control#alpha dominance#order and discipline#refined authority
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unordinary 340 spoilers
so i’ve been thinking about it and on one hand, isen suggesting they leave john and run is a pretty sobering moment because he really is just clinging to the first real opportunity he has to protect his best friends who won’t stop getting into situations where he quite literally can’t but on the other hand it is also kinda like. (gently grabs isen by the shoulders) hey man. we saw valerie’s level. i think you’re gonna need that guy later
#unordinary#unordinary webtoon#we as in readers btw.#i goof on him a LOT but i do actually really like isen#and regardless of the fact that i would say he’s in the wrong here it was a really good character moment#also. i 100% do not expect him to be thinking about this considering the circumstances and i’m willing to be challenged on this#but i feel like the rest of the main cast tends to kind of forget that john and sera are like. they are best friends as well.#and part of this initially was because of the hierarchy (cross-rank friendships being suspect)#followed by them (john and sera) being in conflict for a good amount of time of them. actually witnessing that relationship.#if that makes sense. and i bring that up because (and again i don’t blame isen! the Circumstances)#isen is (unknowingly) suggesting leaving someone else’s best friend to die in order to save his own.#which. ough.#even on my silly posts you gotta watch out. you never know what i’ll put in the tags
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slide scale of decepticons on how likely you are to survive as their pet.
#transformers#transformers prime#tfp#decepticons#tbf soundwave would kill you if megatron ordered it#dreadwing would make sure you meet (most) of maslow's hierarchy of needs!#knock out and breakdown are very close be thankful that its bd's soft spark that lets you live a lil longer#you would die from neglect in darksteel's hand tbh#sorry but shockwave only keeps you alive to be his lab rat#need i say more about starscream or airachnid?#tfp knockout#tfp breakdown#tfp shockwave#tfp soundwave#tfp megatron#tfp airachnid#tfp predaking#tfp darksteel#tfp skyquake#tfp skylynx#tfp dreadwing#tfp starscream
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i like the subtle implication that Mathis took over the Wardens office and turned it into his own personal quarters, while Heller and Vachon presumably just continue sleeping in the prisons kennels
#the staff quarters are outside the main building and they outright say they're both too fucking scared of the dogs outside#scratches my head and looks around#the long dark#wintermute#this is also super funny due to the fact that they both outrank the rest of the prison#theres a little animation that plays in the fight scene where heller walks past an inmate and the inmate kind of gets spooked and walks awa#also them ordering inmates to shoot at mackenzie is fucking hilarious dont get me started on hellers taunting voicelines though#ill keel over and die of super aids#but yeah they both have somewhat comfortable higher-ranking roles within the blackrock hierarchy lol
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Janeway in 'Nothing Human' vs Tuvok in 'Resolutions' There's something here I know there is I can almost wrap my teeth around it.
#I can't watch Nothing Human bc the puppet really disconcerts me#but I cannot believe Janeway really came into B'Elanna's room after all that and the FIRST thing she says...her OPENER is#'Wow it smells awful in here~!'#DUDE....................TIME AND PLACE#HEHEHHE#C'MON MAN#B'Elanna: Is [putting it behind us] an order? / Janeway [normal!]: Yes.#'And what emotion is that?' C'MON MAN!!!!!!#Janeway & Tuvok#Kathryn Janeway#Tuvok#I can see why she and Tuvok are friends#'I understand you're upset but fall in line'#You can be upset but not if effects your work#<- Something which would be fine on a regular ship but is very difficult on Voyager#I think Janeway's certain coldness or ruthlessness which can be aimed at either friend or foe is an interesting#aspect of her personality#Ex: She and B'Elanna COULD have feasibly had a more touching scene together to close out the episode but they don't#I don't know if I'm explaining myself well right now I'm a bit ill and more than a bit tired#Something about uhh maybe....people under their command vehemently and emotionally disagreeing with them/their decisions??#you can disagree with me but not if you don't follow me anyway#Voyager a ship full of contradictions#they have to all work together and they are all closer emotionally than any other starship due to their situation#but they are also still 'at work' and are expected to follow orders. It's like a 'casual' hierarchy but it's still a hierarchy#and you can't fall too far out of line bc you're someone dear to me#but you're also a valued cog in the machine#and even though you ARE valued you ARE still a cog in the machine#but you're also my dear friend. and all of these things are true at once.#all of that of course but also Janeway & Tuvok are displaying a very particular kind of shared leadership style in these moments#Janeway is obviously on the whole MUUUCH more charismatic and understanding than Tuvok but still - when push comes to shove...
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#TRANSLATION#Greetings Watchers!#It is Eye#I've come to announce that we have reached 10k Followers#To celebrate#Eye shall hold a tournament#between all 15 Fears#the resulting hierarchy will determine the order in which#Your appropriately themed URLs#will be posted in a top 10 shoutout post#this will occur before the end of 2023#Thank you for being my Followers
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The Refinement of Masculinity’s Natural Order
In light of deeper reflections and a desire to bring greater clarity and sophistication to the discourse on masculinity’s natural hierarchy, I, Sir Cedric, hereby announce a significant evolution in my understanding and articulation of the immutable order of males. While my foundational text, The Immutable Order of Males: Reflections on Rank and Worth, remains a cornerstone for the guidance of the common mind, I have undertaken the task of refining this structure to reflect a more nuanced, elevated perspective—one worthy of the most discerning intellects.
The principles laid out in the original text, timeless and irrefutable in their application, have proven to be an essential tool for establishing order and understanding among those who lack the capacity for higher reasoning. For such minds, the simplicity of the original hierarchy will remain an invaluable guide. It shall serve as the framework through which the masses can comprehend their place in the natural order and recognize the authority of those above them.
However, for those who possess the intellect, discipline, and insight to appreciate a more intricate understanding of masculinity, I have crafted a revised and refined hierarchy. This new articulation represents an evolution—an elevated structure that captures the subtleties of power, submission, and purpose within the masculine domain. It acknowledges not only the raw dynamics of dominance but also the interplay of refinement, discipline, and utility.
This refined hierarchy will be revealed in the coming days, offering a deeper exploration of the roles and relationships that define true masculinity. It will challenge the shallow conceptions of hierarchy held by lesser minds, offering instead a vision of order that is as sophisticated as it is unassailable.
To all who serve under the natural order I have outlined, let this declaration serve as both a reminder and an inspiration. The path to greatness lies not in resisting one’s place within the hierarchy but in embracing it fully, whether as a leader, a follower, or a tool for the assertion of power. Prepare yourselves to receive the new standard, one that will illuminate the path for the worthy and reaffirm the dominance of the few.
The immutable principles of rank and worth endure, but they now ascend to a new level of clarity and refinement. It is with this in mind that I move forward, presenting a hierarchy that will not only guide but define the very essence of masculine order for those who are able to comprehend its depths.
#hierarchy#power#authority#command#discipline#leadership#mastery#alpha confidence#alpha mindset#alpha master#absolute discipline#world order#alpha power#alpha leader#alpha dominance#alpha declaration#alpha force#alpha perfection
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one of the best things about like a dragon 7 so far is how much of a loser kasuga is. the yakuza series EXCELS at losers, but it’s had a tendency to treat its yakuza characters as actually cool, which has made them sometimes flat (kiryu in yakuza 4, say) and sometimes violently at odds with the actual narrative (kiryu in yakuza 6). having a yakuza main character who is an enthusiastic dork who won’t shut up about dragon quest and who is textually a smelly dingus with bad hair just gives the game so much more room tonally.
shinada told me so much more about living alongside yakuza culture in one section than half a dozen games of kiryu wrecking face managed. kasuga is a nice mixture of civilian and insider in a way the series hasn’t done before—the closest were tanimura in yakuza 4 and yagami in judgment, but they had unique protections as legal officials. but kasuga is OUT in a way kiryu never was.
#yakuza like a dragon#yakuza 7#kasuga ichiban#kiryu kazuma#yagami takayuki#shinada tatsuo#masayoshi tanimura#losers#also can i just say how disorienting it is that the localization flipped the name order between yakuza 6 and judgment?#scrambles my brain trying to list people consistently#hard to say if there’s some subtle hierarchy stuff behind that or what#since women and children in the games tend to be referred to by their first names#and male characters by their last names#so what it means when the translation is suddenly insisting on ichiban instead of kasuga i don’t know
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