#the most intelligent animal

[the-ephemeral-ethereal]

It is by having hands that man is the most intelligent of animals.

Anaxagoras as quoted by Aristotle in The Parts of Animals 

[d8tl55c]

physeng(write, file, "tco_physeng_breakdown.png");

to:compiler {file}

to:compiler {txt: "Internet and Outernet are full of StickFigures with similar body plans, so there are optimizations for rendering vector strokes specifically. it's way more efficient to use those optimizations than keep calculating perfect spheres for no aesthetic benefit."}

{txt: "btw why haven't heat issues been patched yet"} {txt: "i fixed this years ago for the latest model. remember."}

from:compiler {txt: "Thank you. The avast! nodes will appreciate the credits. TheChosenOne.exe has been unreachable for some time."}

to:compiler {txt: "you mean OuternetPhysEng still won't update their programs"}

from:compiler {txt: "Yes."}

to:compiler {txt: "and still won't provide a specific location?"}

from:compiler {txt: "Do not allow them to bring up the moral argument again."}

to:compiler {txt: "OK. fine. yes. i will spare both of us"}

to:compiler {txt: "abridged or full docs?"}

from:compiler {txt: "Abridged. Please describe the acronyms."}

to:compiler {txt: "ofc"}

{txt: "

sel.per.filter: standard StickFigure component (src)*****. invisible membrane with special collision properties. protects mouthparts.

H2O scoop: avast! code. implements water retrieval from ambient air. EIS: avast! code. destroys ingested materials identified as, "dangerous" before they reach internal systems. SOS: avast! code. they only said this one was, "used for control." ECL: avast! code. recycles some forms of contact energy.

THROUGHLINE: base code, initialization data, and processing space for vitals. found in some form in all StickFigure-type worms. following unique sectors noted: Black Hole Monitoring System, Basic Intake Threat Enum, Fly By Wire.

smaller points list other vital and peripheral systems.

"}

from:compiler {txt: "Thank you. That's enough."}

end(physeng());

@compressedrage as per my previous email /silly related: pliable stick figure biotech

[t00thpasteface]

magazine collage using scrap bits we already cut out for other projects + a george carlin line

[pomellon]

Another mini! This one of Punz a little bit after arriving at the farm uvu

Since centaurs aren’t native to the land, and Punz not being fluid in the language yet, it takes a bit for the others to learn about centaur habits and culture. One of them being dressing! He was given a shirt right away but Sam eventually noticed he seemed flustered and uncomfortable with his state of dress, often trying to cover up his back and lower torso. This was momentarily fixed by borrowing one of Sylvee’s aprons and wrapping a sheet over his back, until Sam managed to find some reliable documentation on centaur culture and used that to help Sylvee and Hannah put together some actual proper clothes for Punz

[sk1fanfiction]

Tom Riddle became an Animagus after graduating from Hogwarts but never used it because he was embarrassed of the form it took, which didn't befit Voldemort (a magpie)

[bunnihearted]

5 million male chicks per year are brutally murdered right after birth bc they're "worthless" to the egg industry yet im supposed to believe that humans arent inherently evil lmao shut the fuck up

[sskk-manifesto]

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[sysig]

Here is the handsome fellow <3

He has a little white dot!

So cuuuute <3 <3 I'm envious, I've been looking for any Jumpers around here lately, haven't seen any yet!

[asteroids-and-tractorbeams]

Just a PSA to anyone talking about alien life forms, the terms “sentient life” and “intelligent life” refer to different things and should not be used interchangeably.

Sentient life refers to consciousness and the ability of a life form to react to and make decisions based on stimuli. Generally anything with a brain is considered to be sentient, however depending on the exact definition of sentience you’re working with, arguments can be made that insects and certain kinds of plants and fungi are sentient as well.

Intelligent life on the other hand, refers to life forms with “human-like” intelligence. The exact criteria differs between scientists but it’s generally understood to be life that exhibits higher level thinking which is indicated by things like being self-aware, having the ability to learn and use tools, being able to communicate, and having some form of culture or society. At the moment, humans are considered to be the only intelligent life in the universe, but many animals such as octopi, dolphins, some monkeys, elephants, and some corvids also exhibit some of these traits.

[llycaons]

I got mad about how genuinely pretentious and condescending people on here about things that honestly don't even matter that much and so I went oh I know and I went to a mutual in law's blog because I KNOW they have the exact same views as me on them but they articulate them so much better and bam I got like six posts in a row of excellent compassionate measured responses to the very mean-spirited and meaninglessly cruel culture on here surrounding 'anti-intellectualism' and also calling people virgins in a derogatory way. like thanks! gotta jet

[theshadowrealmitself]

Yes Vulcans losing control after a loved one has been hurt is great

But what I actually crave from a Vulcan/Human relationship is the Human being in danger and the Vulcan obviously caring a ton but still perfectly in control of their emotions and all the more terrifying for it

[andersdotters]

Ayato really liking dogs and the connection between Thoma and dogs really kind of just... portray their relationship in a bad light, but in the kind of way that I can't say it's incorrect either.

[raayllum]

Considering Sir Sparklepuff is written to act and behave like a child it'd be pretty weird to go down the idea of pregnancy I'm ngl

are y'all serious rn

i don't know how to tell you this but a magical being that was a bug for two years and therefore doesn't have a real-life equivalent of existence is not necessarily a 'child' just because he's short and doesn't Talk and I really think you could reconsider that viewpoint

[babybatticus]

not to be dramatic but will there literally ever be another character that Characters as hard as yeonsu kim "joon-gi han" yakuza: like a dragon

[familiaralien]

Every time I like watch videos of cats doing things I'm reminded that we don't really know exactly how smart cats are because they seem to willingly choose to not follow instructions.