#human subjecivity

[thinkingimages]

Erica BAUM

Untitled (Dragon-Flies) de la serie Frick, 1998 Tirage : éd. 1/6 + 2 EA

[lesbeing]

how do ppl have kids without feeling guilty about the world?????

[wren-beowulf]

[DISCONNECTED] Arc

Into The Wren-verse

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PROFILE

File Name: Lurcher. Jackdaw

Birth Name: Wren Alexander Beowulf.

Location: Gotham.

Years Active: 8 I'm new in town

Gotham Location: Crime Alley. Has many outposts, not all have been identified. You'll never find them lmao

Species: Halfa, guess 'cause I'm halfalive? Danny says I ain't human no more... stupid Lazarus pit...

CRIMES [All Have Multiple Accounts]

Shoplifting

Pickpocketing

Larceny

Robbery

Armed Robbery

Burglary

Auto Theft

Grand Theft

Petty Theft

Government Theft

Trespassing

Destruction of Property

Destruction of Private Property

Destruction of Government Property

Cybercrimes

Cyperespionage

Piracy

Inciting Malware Attacks

Unlawful Possession of Firearms

Unlawful Trafficking of Firearms

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Terrorism

Homicide

First Degree Murder

Second Degree Murder

Squatting

Death Threats

Stalking

Organized Crime

I'm a good boy who's never committed a crime ever in my life~

IDENTIFIABLE APPEARENCE (Costime):

- Modified Motorcycle Helmet. Sleek Back, light blue ring light on center. Light occasionally changes shape and colour. Suspected modification:

Thermal Vision

Night Vision

Info Scanning

Voice Changing

Image and Video Projection

- Kevlar Suit [Stolen] permanently borrowed Colours primarily black with some light blue.

- Straps on thighs, waist, chest, and back. Straps hold many weapons and gadgets, caution is advised.

- Shortened black Leather Jacket. Sleeves typically pulled up.

- Metal Plated Tech Armour of Unknown Origin. Located on Arms/Hands and Legs/Feet. Primary colours light silver with some light blue. Suspected abilities of Unknown Armour:

Extreme Durability and Impact Absorption.

Enhance and aid physical abilities

[Hands] Hacking and Information Downloading via touch.

[Hands] Capable of producing whips from wrists. Whips do not seem to be fully physical, formed from some kind of unknown energy.

[Feet] Anchoring feature to surfaces via clamps.

[Feet] Magnetically walking up metal surfaces.

IDENTIFIABLE APPEARENCE (Physical):

Subject approximately 5'7 in height, stronger build. Hair longer, black in colour, typically seen done up and now with an undercut too, it looks good right?. Eyes pale blue, darker outer circle (has been compared to a husky) They also glow now, so that's somethin' . Skin is fair with many moles, beauty mark under left side of lip.

Subject has many scars from many different things, too many to catalog. Though notably a rather large scar going from his left thigh, inner hip, around the length of his back, and around to his right shoulder. Newer scars include thin lines across his left cheek, a bullet scar on his ribs, and a long slash across his collar bone. And now I got one where some FUCKER cut off my arm and fingers. Now my arm looks a lil different too... all modified 'n kinda blue 'n stuff... ain't all that different from my tattoo tbh but with lighter colours. And also my blood glows and is blue. I'm made of glowstick juice hehehe.

Subject dresses in a way that is described as "Alternative", typical work attire consists of a black tank top and tan jumpsuit around waist. Yeah but I also changed now, got those tight shirts and pants too. I know you're checkin' out my ass, ya peepers. And now I started wearin' shades too 't hide those glowin' eyes from ya.

Subject has many piercings, including three in each ear, and snake bites on his lips. Subject used to have piercings in left eyebrow and nose, but no longer. Also nipple piercin's can't forget those~ Oh! And a got a tattoo now! Full sleeve on my right arm~ Looks cool right?

Has been called "Hot" and "Handsome" and "Attractive" on multiple occasions. Because I'm an A grade hottie~ I keep makin' people turn gay!

NOTABLE EQUIPMENT:

Subject Lurcher JACKDAW has many staple pieces of equipment that allow for further identification. However, the origin of these pieces of equipment is unknown, and any attempts to identify them have come back negative. They seem to all run of some kind of foreign power source made of an unknown material. They all act in a strangely organic way, reacting to Subject Lurcher's JACKDAW subconscious rather than to automated commands. Subject Lurcher JACKDAW seems to refer to this equipment as "Magi-tech" implying them to be mystical in Nature.

Yeaaahhh so turn out that Magi-Tech was actually tech made by this secret underground group who were makin' weapons powered by Lazarus water that I accidentally purified after I stole it. They were... not very happy 'bout that.

Known "Magi-tech" Equipment includes:

- "Argo", a rather large hoverboard with extended capabilities. Coloured primarily black with some silver and light blue. Known Extended Capabilities Include:

Flight

High Durability

Shifting parts to extend size as a shield

Shifting parts to form a dome type shield

Seems to be highly connected to other "Magi-tech" Equipment, capable of "absorbing" such other equipment into itself as a form of transport.

- Railgun, seems to be used primarily for long distance. Primarily Black with light blue.

Gun fires off energy rather than bullets. This energy can change in power to either stun or kill.

- Twin Pistols. Most commonly used by subject Lurcher JACKDAW. Primarily black with Light Blue.

Pistols have the unique ability to teleport into subject Lurcher's JACKDAW hands. This seems to only work with the Subject.

- Glaive. Least commonly used, only seen when firearms or other common weapons and gadgets are unavailable. Yet shows a high proficiency with it. Primarily black and silver with some light blue.

Blade of Glaive is able to extend. The length of extension is currently unknown.

Leg/Feet and Arm/Hand Armour. [See Identifiable Appearance for more info]

METAGENE ABILITIES:

Subject Lurcher JACKDAW is a metahuman with the ability of duplication. Self-named ability "Divide and Conquer".

This duplication manifests as an exact replica indistinguishable from its original, working on both organic and inorganic materials.

Subject is able to duplicate an object many times, the limit--If it exists--is currently unknown.

Subject is able to duplicate aspects of himself such as eyes, teeth, limbs, organs, or even create a double of himself in its entirety. Subject also seems to be able to control this self-duplication to the cellular level, creating a somewhat excelarated healing effect. It is unknown if he can do this on other people as well.

Subject can retrieve the memories of their doubles after they either dissappear or die. This includes the memory of the death itself. When making doubles of other people, the same rule seems to apply but to the doubled person rather than the subject.

Subject seems to know when a duplicate is being touched or not, implying some sort of connection between the subject and the duplicate. Subject does not describe this feeling as a physical one, but rather a mental one.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- Subject has many ties with various organized crime groups, termination or long term capture of the subject may have lasting effects. That's what I'm countin' on~

- Subject is very highly intelligent with unknown skills. Proceed with caution.

- Subject often has equipment of those he works with, this includes things like the Royal Flush's playing cards and Fear Gas. Proceed with caution.

- Subject uses Meta abilities to never run out of bullets. Proceed with caution.

THREAT COOL LEVEL: High

THREAT POTENTIAL: Unknown

CUTENESS LEVEL: Adorbs

[davekat-sucks]

im having such a hard time writing my thoughts on this because im so frustrated but lets put it this way. This race war bullshit is so stupid. Let's say in my explination to illustrate how stupid this is, Jane and humanity represent white people, Meenah and her people represent black people. Some white people (humans) disagree with the subjecation of black people (trolls) so the white people help them. And then i guess the black people just decide to kill those white people too. So it will lead the audeince to think: why be a race traider? Why not stick with your own? Why betray humanity if the trolls are just going to kill you anyway? THIS IS NOT HOW YOU WRITE A STORY ABOUT RACISM HOLY SHIT.

Why even involve Consorts or Carapacians with this too? They shouldn't be involved when they have no ill will towards other Kingdoms. Were they threatened on both sides if they don't join? That their kind will be eliminated if they can't decide. Neutral doesn't seem like an option either.

[micharedmc]

Umbrella Corporation: Lab Report #9

A long piece of a fictional lab report made by my OC, Ivory! Thought it would be a fun idea to explain some of the developments of the Fidi Virus in a lab report format! Hope you enjoy!

Content Warning: Dehumanising speech in regards to human test subjects, possibly uncomfortable descriptions of the virus' transformations, pure evil. ꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷ Name: Ivory Belladonna Wesker Date: 22/04/2001 Lab Report #9. The development of the Fídi Virus is coming along at a rapid pace which is more than I personally anticipated. In mere days, the mutations in which my assistant and I have witnessed are spectacular. Only six of the ten subjects I have at my disposal survived, which is inconvenient, but I can work with less. Developments to be noted so far are:

-Some loss of human intelligence. Two out of the six of my test subjects have kept their intelligence, unfortunately, meaning I have to use caution when in proximity to them inside their cages. I do not want them to use my own gift to their advantage. I believe some appointed 'behavioural therapy' must be administered. Please do direct them under Doctor William Birkin's care in future if I cannot alter their minds. Three test subjects have lost a majority of human intelligence and have started exhibiting wild and feral behaviour. If the B.O.W scientists who altered the minds of the Tyrant Bio-Organic Weapons (The T-00's) would like to collaborate in the Fídi Virus Project, I would take delight in seeing my test subjects developing into some of Umbrella's many useful supersoldiers. The last surviving subject out of the six that mutated and lived has lost all remnants of human intelligence. It is wild and undisciplined, feral in all regards and whilst I can envision being able to use this to an advantage, I am unsure as of right now whether it is truly worth the risk... -An increase in muscle mass and height. Four test subjects out of the six have grown to an incredible size, standing at 7 feet 2 inches. Taller than the Tyrant B.O.W's but smaller than The Nemesis (Nemesis T-Type Bio-Organic Weapon). The increase in muscle mass will aid in heavy lifting and heavy strikes. Whilst this is a beneficial part of the mutation, it does mean that these four test subjects are slow. The two subjects that have not met an increase in muscle mass have grown in height only. Their bodies have become lean instead, little muscles but are much quicker when striking, which I believe is somewhat more beneficial than the heavy-hitters. These two have shown excellent skills in climbing and swimming, making them greater in rough environments. This is a personal skill Meadow Vipers have and I am proud that the DNA the Fídi Virus carries has passed this on spectacularly. -A development of scales across the body. Nothing too important; no benefits so far. -Changes in vision. Five out of the six test subjects at my disposal have developed eyecap lenses like snakes. These block out ultraviolet light, allowing the subjects to see perfectly in bright conditions. Will be beneficial for any daylight missions the B.O.W's may need to be sent on. The last subject of the six is completely blind, which is inconvenient, but the next development I have written has proved to improve this subject's skills and worth a bit more, so disposing of them is not on the table at the moment. -Changes in the sense of smell As many will know, snakes do not smell from their nostrils. They use their nostrils to take in oxygen and use their tongues to smell instead. All out of the six test subjects have fortunately developed this ability. Their tongue are split and the roofs of their mouths have grown the vomeronasal system, the special organ which, when a snake flicks its tongue out and then returns inside the mouth, allows detection of all scents; chemical, organic, etc. Perfect for hunting prey, will allow, if the subjects are made to be B.O.W supersoldiers, to hunt targets long-term, no matter how evasive they may be. Considering how marvellous these developments are so far (with only... minor disappointments) I believe these creatures are well on their way to becoming important assets to Umbrella, perfect hunters to dispose of our targets. With the hand-in of my report, I am requesting Doctor William Birkin and Doctor Annette Birkin's assistance with my subject's behavioural development. Their work with the G-Virus is admirable and could prove useful in F-virus' outcome. Signature: Ivory Belladonna Wesker ꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒦꒷

[therhythmafterthesummer]

I have pack logistics questions so pardon me if this is nerdy but I’m a certified lore whore. Also it’s long…just like Channie’s..nose😊

1) for camping/pack runs, if there a general meal planned established then do select members go shopping? Does cooking responsibility switch each time or does it stay pretty consistent?Or is it kinda all for yourself bring your own food(even if everyone ends up sharing?

2) does the entire pack take off ever every single full moon? Do some of them get special accommodations if it happens during the week? Do any of the boys get a bit moody if their partner can’t join them for midweek runs?

3) does the pack as a consensus on the best season to run on or is it individual? If so what?

4) do packs in this universe have anything to physically show/establish them as being apart of a certain pack? Easily I think like a ring or necklace, little more permanent would be like a tattoo.

5) do you think the pack would struggle once/if the moved into individual homes? Like I can’t see them living across town from each other, but I can imagine living that close for that long and then not smelling or sensing all your mates might be jarring to a wolf.

5) wolves have a LOT of pride. Is Chan’s response stronger than anyone else’s (besides a mate’s) when one of his packmates are disrespected or hurt? Think like if he heard someone calling Min a “halfbreed/mutt” or picking/threatening jisung or Felix because they are male omegas. How quick is his wolf to violence in those cases?

6) Do they jokingly call the extra rooms where they can ride out ruts and heats “horny jail”

7) Do the pack parents keep maybe like a rough schedule (or specific if the individual is comfortable sharing it)of cycles for everyone that way they could predict when tempers might be higher?

8) besides others they are romantically involved with, do the wolves think about themselves as packmates in a “this is my friend” way or a “this is my sibling way”? For our humans, since they don’t have a wolf in their brain do they truly feel part of the pack? Like when they really soak in the moment with all of them do they think “I love my pack” or do they think “I love my friends/siblings”?

-🥝( I probably should have split this into multiple asks)

never apologise for this!! i love these questions skjdfhsjkdf

they try to plan what they're gonna eat on their days there. so, yes. they'll make a list of items and a few of the pack members will go to the grocery store to get the items (it's usually jeongin + autumn + changbin, but they might rotate every once in a while if the three of them aren't up for it). sometimes they prepare the meals and take them already ready just to re-heat, other times they just take the groceries and cook there. if they cook beforehand, tasks are split between households. if they cook during the trip, it's usually felix cooking, but others help frequently because he refuses to cook alone for that many people (not like other pack members would let him anyway kfjhskjf).

they always go together. i think Chris might be able to count the times they didn't with one hand (runs are very VERY important for werewolves, so missing one can get them a bit... cranky). for those that work in a supernatural environment (like Jisung), they probably just need to submit some paperwork at the beginning f the year with the nights they need and they always get them approved since it's a necessity. for those working in human spaces, they either call in sick or try to get days off. those with partners, they sulk if their partner can't come for one reason or another (Chris is the king of sulking whenever he has to spend a full moon without pretty nowadays. hell, even if it's just going out for a run and it's not a full moon, he'll sulk lol).

it's all personal preference. if i had to decide fave seasons for each ones: winter = chris, seungmin | autumn: changbin, ginger, jisung | summer = felix, jeongin | spring = minho, hyunjin (as usual, this is subject to change, it's just what i think at this present time lol).

some packs do (i like to think Moss' does. i just haven't decided what they have yet). Chris' doesn't, mostly because none of them has felt the need to have anything.

they would. i think it'll feel unnatural to not be close to each other, so moving too far away is just not an option. it's in their nature to live together and ensure everyone's well fed and taken care of (whatever this last bit entitles...). for Chris' pack, if they move out of their current den and into houses, i'm sure they'll only do it if they find adjacent houses. like, they literally need to be right next to each other/in front of each other or they won't move. it'd probably feel a bit weird at first since they're not in the same space, but i'm sure they'll get used to it eventually. but yeah, the closer together the houses are, the better.

it honestly depends. i feel like Chris particularly is heavily influenced by the moon cycle. depending on the phase of the moon he can either react very violently or very logically. he always tries to go the logical route because, you know, he's their Leader and he has to act all collected. but... yeah, i'm sure he's gotten in a few fights in his life over things like these lol. it can get pretty ugly if the full moon's close.

i love this actually. so, yes. yes they do.

of course. not only to be aware of mood changes, but also to make sure they're more or less available in case they're needed to help with anything (like getting them supplies and whatnot).

i think it goes beyond "this is my friend" and "this is my sibling". it's a type of bond that it's not easily explained, it's just... they're just pack members. and yes, humans that fully integrate into the pack feel this way, too. i suppose there could be humans that don't integrate completely, so they'd be more on the "these are my friends for life" kinda mindset, but it's not the case for Chris' pack. pretty and kitten are fully integrated into the dynamic.

hope these answers make sense, i'm super sleepy ksjdfhskjdf

[abimee]

I hope the language and spelling in this ask is correct. I agree with you. i love art of people specifically not like sexy magazine covers. seeing art like that often definitely made me like my own balding, crooked shoulders, and crooked smile because it's really just lovely normal human features. much more fun to draw too! don't need to worry about keeping the face perfectly symmetrical or making muscles look perfectly toned, i enjoy adding bad posture, skin blemishes, fat rolls, a big nose, and so on. by the way I really enjoy how you draw the ancients, especially althaea and erichthonios.

danke schoen anon isnt it a wonderful thing to know art truly can be whatever you want and if you wanna give your favorite character something you never seen drawn you can just do that. and not have to subjec yourself to the idea that its ugly but simply something people are and that makes it loveable and something great i love giving characters shitty eyebrows for this reason

[foreverrunningfree]

@czigonas wanted to see me answer those artist questions and I did them all so it’ll be under the cut

1. Art programs you have but don’t use?

As of rn I cannot draw on my laptop/tablet so technically paint tool SAI and photoshop(idk what version). But I guess I hadn’t used photoshop for /years/ back before my drawing hiatus. Sorry but SAI is so much nicer to look at and to use, for me personally.

2. Is it easier to draw someone facing left,right, or forward?

I flip flop my canvas a ton to a) look at it for wonkiness and b) to get specific lines in a direction that feels good, but the actual act of drawing I typically like to have them looking left cause most the the lines flow from top right to bottom left which is nicer to do since I use my right hand to draw even tho I am ambidextrous.

3. What ideas come from when you were little?

This question confuses me on what it’s actually asking soooo? When I was like 12 I had to write a story for school so I did a story about a plane crash in which the survivor came face to face to a rat/bat/cat/dog creature thing? I’ve always wanted to redraw the creature, idk if I have the original drawing I did and I don’t feel up to digging to see if I kept it during all my moves.

4. Fave character/subject that’s a bitch to draw?

My favorite animal color patterns aka brindle, merle ,roan, spots/stripes. So time consuming. In terms of shape, human faces for sure.

5. Estimate of how much of your art you post online vs. the art you keep for yourself?

Before hiatus, probably 90% /shared/. Currently, probably 75% /posted/cause I can’t post the porn to tumblr lmaoooo but I have shared them with like half a dozen friends.

6. Anything that might inspire you subconsciously?

I’m sure there’s a ton but if it’s subconsciously then how would I consciously know?🤔 ok serious answer, probably every single 2D animated movie or show I’ve ever seen, and all the various artists I follow. I mean, there’s parts of my style I can pinpoint you to what it’s inspired by.

7. A medium of art you don’t work in but appreciate?

I’ve never /seriously/ tried oil paint, acrylic paint, or pastels but that shit always looks so good. Also watercolor even though i have tried and enjoyed using watercolors but I am far far faaarrr from being proficient in them. Non drawing wise, I fucking love dioramas, especially those that are then filled in(?) with acrylic(?). I watch a lot of those videos on YouTube.

8. What’s an old project idea you’ve lost interest in?

Most of my old animal ocs I had in the same universe in my mind and had a comic planned that I never got around to. I still love and wanna revisit those ocs. But also my dragon age ocs who I’ve SERIOUSLY BEEN CONSIDERING drawing in @soaps-hoe-141 universe 👀

9. What are your file name conventions?

Before hiatus/ on my laptop, subject or character and whatever was happening in the pic. Now using procreate on my iPad? I don’t think I’ve named a single one lol.

10. Favorite piece of clothing to draw?

Nothing, no clothes, nude, nakedness please and thank you. lol but I guess I do sorta enjoy figuring out clothing in general, folds and shit, getting that practice in. Like how it hangs and creases in poses since I’m not used to drawing it.

11. Do you listen to anything while drawing?

I don’t usually listen to /only/ music while drawing, I much prefer having a favorite movie playing in the background and/or a show I enjoy rewatching/am actively watching. I also watch a lot of gamer YouTubers I put on as background noise/short watch breaks that their voice is just soothing to me even if I’m not /watching/.

12. Easiest part of the body to draw?

I’m not sure… maybe boobs/pecs for humanoids. General body shape for animals?

13. A creator you admire but whose work isn’t your thing?

Honestly can’t think of a single one. I mean, plenty of artists do work(or with a medium) that I can’t or don’t want to do/use personally but I read the question of “isn’t your thing” as “subject you don’t enjoy”. If that’s correct, then idk what to tell you. I don’t follow or remember people who majority does things I can’t enjoy on some level.

14. Any fave motifs?

Quite a lot of religious imagery I guess ex. Circles around a persons head. Less serious answer is drawing characters in meme formats lol

15. Where do you draw?

Please don’t tell any physical therapists I live like this… on my back on my couch with my head on the arm rest while holding my iPad propped up on my chest like 8 inches away from my face lmao

16. Something you are good at but don’t really have fun doing?

Idk???? I do shit for my own enjoyment so I’m not sure? Maybe perhaps backgrounds? Like I could do something decent if i wanted to but I’m not into it so I usually just don’t?

17. Do you eat or drink while drawing?

I take breaks… but while actively drawing? I often drink aka let the horny demons out while I enjoy whiskey lol.

18. An estimate of how much art supplies you’ve broken?

Broken broken? Next to fucking none? some charcoal sticks but otherwise…. None… I majority do digital art so really nothing to break there lol

19. Fave inanimate objects to draw?

Idk? I like doing life charcoal drawings? Of whatever, but particularly statues if that counts? I usually have living beings as my subjects.

20. Something everyone else finds hard to draw but you enjoy?

Ok, I hate this question, cause we are all good at different things. Maybe it’s just most of those I follow have different strengths than me???? But I guess if I had to pick, recreating from life(or picture) is a lot easier for me than some others(like making it life like/very accurate).

21. Art styles nothing like your own but you like anyways?

Yooo, anything I’ve reblogged honestly. Love everyone.

22. What physical exercises do you do before drawing?

Absolutely none, again don’t let the pros know cause damn. But I will do stretches or take breaks as needed.

23. Do you use different layer modes?

Absolutely. Mostly for lighting and shading but yes, if I’m doing digital imma take advantage of it.

24. Do your references include stock images?

Yes? I don’t really understand what it’s asking?

25. Something your art has been compared to that you were not inspired by?

Idk? I don’t usually get feedback of that sort.

26. What’s a piece that’s viewed a wildly different interpretation from what you intended?

Again idk? I guess my shit is straight forward?

27. Do you warm up before getting to the good stuff?

Almost never, again don’t let the pros know lol I do sometimes jump between pieces or start a new sketch before going to something farther along.

28. Any art events you have participated in, like zines?

Nope, wanted to and have tried before but I tend to NOT do something if I feel pressured to do it.

29. Media you love but doesn’t inspire you artistically?

Again I feel like this is a weird question or maybe it’s just my understanding of it but I can feel inspiration from all sort of artist shit even if it’s something I’ll never do(ex making a crochet animal or dioramas). I guess I can feel inspired to create from other creators even if it’s not direct inspiration/subject/medium.

30. What piece of yours do you think is underrated?

Underrated as in no one has seen aside from a few people irl would be my colored pencil pieces I did during afternoon naps when I worked at a daycare a few years ago.

[tristaspoetry]

Embers of Meaning

In the burning gates of an ushered gas chamber, the Subjecations of whorish saints and witchy humans occurred. 

For in this iron maiden of earthly desires and lustrous whims, our one true king prevailed. The king of our mind and the emperor of our hearts. 

Those slavish sadists could not betray the king. For he had meaning and a will to live. A vulnerable shattered sands type of love for himself and others.

This impenetrable will of the mind and this elusive meaning to life is sardonic in this nihilistic society. 

This philosopher stone of meaning in every heart embodies our being. It is to sing for the bards, love for the romanticists and create life for the doctors. Our meaning in life is uniquely ours like the snowflakes of a winter day.

check out my book http://bit.ly/Echoes-of-the-soul

[ashleyseo2]

Onchain Derivatives Protocols: Revolutionizing the Future of Decentralized Finance

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is evolving rapidly, introducing innovative solutions to traditional financial systems. Among these, onchain derivatives protocols have emerged as a game-changing technology, enabling secure, transparent, and efficient trading of derivatives without intermediaries. Onchain derivatives are financial contracts executed directly on blockchain networks, allowing users to hedge risks, speculate on asset prices, or gain leveraged exposure to various markets.

In this article, we will explore the role of onchain derivatives protocols, how they work, and why they are shaping the future of decentralized finance.

Understanding Onchain Derivatives: A Brief Overview

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value derives from an underlying asset, such as stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, or indexes. In traditional finance, derivatives are traded on centralized exchanges, which often involve intermediaries, high fees, and reduced transparency.

Onchain derivatives protocols, however, bring this trading process onto decentralized blockchains. Here’s how they differ:

Decentralization: Users trade derivatives directly without relying on intermediaries.

Transparency: Every transaction is recorded on the blockchain, ensuring complete visibility.

Automation: Smart contracts automate the execution of trades, reducing manual intervention and errors.

How Onchain Derivatives Protocols Work

Onchain derivatives protocols are powered by smart contracts—self-executing contracts stored on the blockchain. Here’s a simplified process of how they work:

Smart Contract Deployment: A smart contract defines the terms of the derivative, such as strike price, expiration date, and settlement rules.

Collateralization: Users provide collateral to ensure the contract is honored, reducing counterparty risk.

Trading: Traders interact with the protocol to open positions, trade derivatives, or close their positions.

Settlement: Upon contract maturity, the smart contract executes the settlement based on predefined terms and real-time price feeds (oracles).

The entire process is decentralized, secure, and immune to censorship, which makes onchain derivatives particularly attractive to DeFi users.

Benefits of Onchain Derivatives Protocols

Increased Transparency Traditional derivative markets often lack transparency, making it difficult for traders to verify fair pricing and settlement. Onchain derivatives use public blockchains, ensuring all data is accessible and verifiable by anyone.

Cost Efficiency By eliminating intermediaries, onchain derivatives significantly reduce transaction fees. Traders can execute contracts directly, saving money and time.

Global Accessibility Onchain derivatives protocols democratize financial markets, enabling anyone with an internet connection to participate. This opens opportunities for users in underbanked regions to access advanced financial tools.

Programmable and Automated Trading Smart contracts allow for customizable and automated trading strategies. This reduces the risk of human error and ensures trustless execution of derivative contracts.

Lower Counterparty Risk Collateralization and decentralized settlements minimize the risk of default, as smart contracts enforce the terms of the agreement without the need for trust between parties.

Challenges Facing Onchain Derivatives Protocols

While onchain derivatives are transforming DeFi, they also face significant challenges:

Scalability Issues Blockchain networks often experience congestion, leading to slower transaction times and higher fees during peak activity. Protocols must adopt layer-2 scaling solutions to overcome this bottleneck.

Oracle Dependency Onchain derivatives rely on oracles for real-time price feeds. However, oracle manipulation or failures can disrupt the accuracy of derivative settlements.

Regulatory Uncertainty Derivatives trading is subject to complex regulations worldwide. The decentralized nature of onchain protocols presents regulatory challenges that could affect adoption.

Liquidity Constraints Adequate liquidity is essential for efficient trading. Some onchain derivatives protocols face liquidity shortages, especially for less popular assets or markets.

Why Onchain Derivatives Are the Future of Finance

Onchain derivatives protocols align with the core principles of decentralized finance: transparency, accessibility, and efficiency. They are not just an alternative to traditional financial instruments but a revolutionary step forward. Here’s why:

Global Adoption: As DeFi grows, more users will turn to onchain solutions for risk management, speculation, and yield generation.

Interoperability: Onchain derivatives can seamlessly integrate with other DeFi applications, creating a more interconnected financial ecosystem.

Innovation: New advancements in blockchain technology, such as layer-2 solutions and decentralized oracles, will enhance the scalability and reliability of these protocols.

By addressing the limitations of traditional finance, onchain derivatives provide a solid foundation for a more inclusive and efficient financial future.

Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Onchain Derivatives

Onchain derivatives protocols are revolutionizing decentralized finance, offering unparalleled transparency, cost efficiency, and accessibility. While challenges remain, ongoing innovations and the growing adoption of DeFi will further strengthen their role in the global financial market.

For traders, developers, and financial enthusiasts, onchain derivatives represent an exciting opportunity to participate in the next wave of financial innovation. As the industry evolves, these protocols will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralized finance.

[wholeheartedlysirius]

Charles Leclerc masterlist

You are the universe expressing itself as a human for a while

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Vie's Entrepreneurial Mind Journey: Final Blog( Final Pitching, Lecture Series and GEE 16 journey)

Final Pitching:

Last last week third day of May 2024,we had our final pitch for the SBS trash bin. We faced significant challenges because our prototype wasn't fully functional; one side of the bin had a malfunctioning servo motor. Additionally, our presenter, Daniel, struggled as he had a mock defense on the same day. Despite these difficulties, we managed to complete everything on time.

Before our preac, we struggled to prepare, feeling anxious and nervous as this presentation was the crux of our final for the GEE 16 course. Despite our initial nerves, once we began, Daniel and the rest of us presented confidently in front of the panel. Sir Reymark, our GEE 16 instructor, praised our presentation, calling it well-articulated, precise, and direct. One panelist questioned the purpose of our trash bin, noting that without auto-segregation, it seemed like an ordinary bin. She asked how we could convince her to choose our product, and we successfully addressed her concerns. Though there were additional questions, we managed to provide satisfactory answers. In summary, our final pitch was successful, even though our prototype was only partially functional.

Entrepreneurial Mind Lecture Series Program 2024.

Last 9th day of May 2024 1 pm to 5 pm a Lecture Series Program has been conducted with 4 sub topics, based to my memories the topics include, intellectual property rights, star-ups, business incubators and what must me the mind set of one entrepreneur. Honestly In the 1st part of the series I felt sleepy because of lack of sleep as I make an presentation for my mock proposal defense. But as a Series Lecture goes I really appreciate the information I got.

Honestly I did not have a photo in the Lecture Series and I got this Picture from my Instructor post Sir Reymark. The Entrepreneurial Mind Lecture Series in the "GEE 16 Lecture Series 2024" provided valuable insights into the importance of protecting ideas, understanding the startup ecosystem, and the necessity of patents. The program emphasized legal principles, data privacy, and innovation security. It highlighted that startups are unique ventures driven by innovation and resilience, with failure seen as a step toward success. The lectures equipped us with essential knowledge for initiating and managing our businesses, underlining the significance of intellectual property and a resilient mindset for entrepreneurial success. This is also What I comment to Sir Reymark post and this is the summary of what I had learned in the lecture series.

Here are the some slides to the of the lecture series...............

Entrepreneurial Mind Journey:

Before I took GEE 16 I am some what skeptical to my self as I not in a business enthusiast. As I invited in a google classroom My 1st impression to Sir Reymark is he is organized and informative to class as he had long paragraph class announcement. In the 1st class meeting I unfortunate did not attend due to personal matters and my classmate said that those who had not attend in the 1st meet can not get flat 1 grade, also they said that the absent will show their talent in the 2nd meeting, and i become anxious. But fortunately showcasing the talent did not happened and that is my memories in 1st week..... I also had a lot of new experiences and having knowledge on how to create an start up, as we start formulating our SBS trash bin up to the final pitching and making blogs out of it and as the classes goes on, I really appreciate the topics in Entrepreneurial mind specially on how our Instructor discussed in front. Even though I not lively in the classes but Sir Reymark is such an exceptional and enthusiast teacher. The one that I did not forget is that entrepreneurial mind is not just about business but about the innovation that bring the humanity in progress..... Over all this is my realization, The entrepreneurial mind subject has been a transformative experience for me, highlighting the importance of creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking not only business world but also in different fields in life. Through various challenges and projects, I have realized that being an entrepreneur is not just about having a great idea, but also about executing it effectively, adapting to unforeseen obstacles, and continuously seeking improvement. This course has taught me the value of teamwork, as collaboration often leads to more innovative solutions. It has also reinforced the necessity of effective communication and presentation skills, as these are crucial in persuading others to believe in your vision. Overall, the entrepreneurial mind subject has equipped me with a mindset that embraces innovation, problem-solving, and a relentless drive to turn ideas into reality.

This is Marvie C. Valiente a BS Physics student signing-off to this blog journey

May 15, 2024

"An entrepreneurial mind is not just about seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, but also about having the courage and resilience to pursue those opportunities despite the obstacles."

[wortzentriert]

Now the position of Calvinism is diametrically opposed to all

this. It does not deny that religion has also its human and subjec-

tive side; it does not dispute the fact that religion is promoted, en-

couraged and strengthened by our disposition to seek help in time

of need and spiritual elevation in the face of sensual passions; but

it maintains that it reverses the proper order of things to seek, in

these accidental motives, the essence and the very purpose of re-

ligion. The Calvinist values all of these as fruits which are pro-

duced by religion, or as props which gave it support, but he re-

fuses to honor them as the reason for its existence. Of course, re-

ligion, as such, produces also a blessing for man, but it does not

exist for the sake of man. It is not God who exists for the sake

of His creation,;—the creation exists for the sake of God. For, as

the Scripture says, He has created all things for Himself.

For this reason God even impressed a religious expression on

the whole of unconscious nature,—on plants, on animals and also

on children. "The whole earth is full of His glory." "How excel-

lent is Thy Name, God, in all the earth." "The Heavens declare

the glory of God and the firmament sheweth His handiwork."

"Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou hast ordained

praise." Frost and hail, snow and vapor, the abyss and the hurri-

cane—everything does praise God. But just as the entire creation

reaches its culminating point in man, so also religion finds its clear

expression only in man who is made in the image of God, and

this not because man seeks it, but because God Himself implanted

in man's nature the real essential religious expression, by means

Lectures on Calvinism p 46 Kuyper

[romantamsxiangshi]

Translation of Roman Tam's 1978 小李飞刀(Romantic Swordsman)

Lyrics by Lu Guozhan, instrumentals composed by Gu Jiahui

小李飞刀 is one of Roman Tam's most famous songs, written in reference to a fictional weapon from the 1978 TV adaptation of Ding Qing's and Gu Long's "Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword." The 小李飞刀, translated to "Little Li's Flying Dagger," is a famed sword made of ordinary steel. Its deadliness derives not from its physical properties, but from the mental strength and spiritual cultivation of its wielder.

Translation:

难得一身好本领 Finally I have mastered the sword (1) 情关始终闯不过 Yet still my/your heart is closed (2) 闯不过 柔情蜜意 And I cannot break through to my/your love 乱挥刀剑无结果 Clumsily, desperately, I slash and struggle, but to no avail (3) 流水滔滔斩不断 This torrent cuts unceasingly 情丝百结冲不破 But my/your heart is a knot unbroken 刀锋冷 热情未冷 This blade is so cold, so why is my love so warm? (4) (5) 心底更是难过 My heart endures more grief than ever (6)

无情刀 永不知错 This heartless blade has never led me astray 无缘分 只叹奈何 But there is no such thing as fate, is there? The only thing left to me is a sigh 面对死不会惊怕 I have never been afraid to face death 离别心凄楚 Yet a goodbye fills my heart with grief

人生几许失意 If you would permit me a little dejection 何必偏偏选中我 I must ask, why did you choose me? (7) 挥刀剑 断盟约 And how might I break my covenant with this blade? 相识注定成大错 My friend, you know as I do that we are doomed (8) (9)

无情刀 永不知错 This heartless blade has never led me astray 无缘分 只叹奈何 But there is no such thing as fate, is there? The only thing left to me is a sigh 面对死不会惊怕 I have never been afraid to face death 离别心凄楚 Yet a goodbye fills my heart with grief

人生几许失意 If you would permit me a little dejection 何必偏偏选中我 I must ask, why did you choose me? 挥刀剑 断盟约 And how might I break my covenant with this blade? 相识注定成大错 My friend, you know as I do that we are doomed 挥刀剑 断盟约 How might I break my covenant with this blade? 相识注定成大错 My friend, you know as I do that we are doomed

Translation notes:

(1) There is no verb in this line: the swordsman is commenting on how rare his skills are, and how difficult it was to gain them. I chose "finally I have mastered the sword" as an expression of duration, as processes in English can really only be captured in verbs. I also chose to heighten the contrast between the swordsman's human process/struggle, and the seeming immutability of "heart" and "love" in the next few lines. Also, 身 (shen/body) implies a certain corporality: after so much training, his body is inseparable from skill, and his skill keeps him from his love.

(2) Two notes: first, 情关 (qing guan) is directedly translated to "love," but it is notably not the 爱 (ai) used commonly to denote heterosexual romance. 情 translates to a broader "affection," while 关 translates to "closed/barrier." Secondly, the absence of pronouns in this line offers a variety of translations: "your heart is still closed," "my heart is still closed," "love is still inaccessible." All of these are equally valid: it is not only his own heart/the other's heart that remains forbidden to him, but love itself.

(3) 乱挥刀: 乱 translates directly to "chaotically" or "clumsily," while 挥 implies an amateurishness to "waving" the sword. This stands in sharp contrast to his supposed mastery of the blade. None of the ways he's learned to use/control himself and his weapon can help him when it comes to the matters of the heart.

(4) 热情 translates directly to "warm affection" or "enthusiasm."

(5) My choice to convert some of these lines into questions (there is no "why" or "how" in this line) is entirely subjective. The swordsman seems to be very confused, and resigned to that confusion; questioning felt like the best way to describe it, especially when it comes to contradictions such as cold/hot.

(6) 心底 translates to "bottom of my heart," 难过 to "pain" but also to "it is difficult to endure." I tried to capture the struggle to endure in my translation.

(7) Two notes: first, that there is no subject in this question. We don't know who the swordsman is questioning: his sword? The person he speaks to? Secondly, 偏偏 translates both to "happily/deliberately," and to "contrary to what is expected." This entire song is built upon expectations and disillusionment, and the inability to confront or challenge them.

(8) 相识 translates literally to "acquaintance," but can be broken down into 相 "mutual/same," and 识 "knowledge." The swordsman is speaking to someone who knows what he does, and is the same as him.

(9) 成打错 translates to "making/made/will make a big mistake." The absence of tenses in Chinese means that this mistake can be located in any or all temporalities, and can be made by or done to any or all of the subjects in the song. Perhaps the mistake is his decision to train with the sword; perhaps the entire world is simply wrong. I thought the existential nature of this line was best captured by "we are doomed."

[mediculling]

👀 What do you think of grey's anatomy?

i+'s. no+ good. objec+ively. and subjec+ively. bu+ picking apar+. +he inaccuracies. and examining +he difference be+ween human. and +rollian medicull prac+ices. is en+er+aining enough. so i+ is. fine.

[astranemus]

For the last 400 years or so science has relied on an «objectivity» provided by rational thinking and measurements. The empirical method introduced by the British philoso­pher William Bacon had done away with scholastic speculation even though empiri­cism retained a discursive way of communicating arguments. But as the preceding chapters suggest, an «objective science» is incomplete because it fails to take into account the living human observer. If it is to be more reliable and insightful, science needs to go a step further and include shared embodied experience in its method­ology. It should continue to rely on third-person «objective» methods of empirical observation and intellectual reasoning, but it must also introduce irreducible subjec­tive meaning as a necessary element.

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Enlivenment means to profoundly rethink our relationship to the world, to the whole – and to other individuals who are selves like us. It means to overcome the dualistic gap that stands at the base of so many annoying, unnecessary dichotomies of thought and feeling that are deeply engrained in our epoch. Dualistic thinking prevents us from coming into contact with reality and understanding it – on both the empirical and semiotic side of our existence. Enlivenment, by contrast, puts the life into the centre. It begins with the foundational premise that we are embodied selves and therefore we know what it means to be animated parts of a living world. We know how it feels to be in the world and to be an individual. This is the deepest knowledge that we can access. Why should such inquiries be off-limits to science and banished from economics and public policy?

Andreas Weber, Enlivenment: Towards a fundamental shift in the concepts of nature, culture and politics