>>513469465
Puss
Man up
We all die alone
Should've moved to Oregon long ago
And bought land
And already be 2 kids deep at least into raising a family
Really who can you blame now?
Still, move to where you fit in.
Use chatgpt.
Ask chatgpt how best to use it.
Get out to reverse engineer ESRI tapestry, PRIZM, VALS, etc to help with your career life psychogeolocational options.
Read:
Handbook of Character Strengths and Virtues.
Available on Anna's Archive.
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!!
>WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!!
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!!
>WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!!
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Hard drives (HDDs): average lifespan 5-10 years. Vulnerable to drops, power surges, mechanical failure, and moisture/mold.


Solid state drives (SSDs): generally 10-15 years if powered and used, but unpowered NAND can start losing data in as little as 5-10 years.

USB/thumb drives: consumer-grade flash storage,
similar to SSDs, but often less reliable. Not recommended for long-term archival - failure can occur unpredictably.

Burned DVDs (standard, not archival M-DISC/Blu-ray): if stored properly (cool, dark, low humidity, minimal handling), can last 20-50 years. They are inexpensive, widely available, and don't rely on continuous power.

Cost factor: DVDs are far cheaper per copy than HDDs or SSDs. While cost per gigabyte is higher, redundancy is easy - multiple discs can be burned and stored in different locations for very little money.

Reliability edge: HDDs and SSDs fail all at once if the device dies, everything on it is lost. With DVDs, failure is usually limited to a single disc, and the rest remain readable.

Best practice: burn multiple DVD copies, label clearly, and store them in separate, cool, dry places. Refresh (reburn) every few decades if the data matters.


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War & Its Consequences:
The series portrays war not as a romantic adventure, but as a destructive force impacting all levels of society. Battles are brutal, civilians suffer, & the aftermath includes famine, displacement, and the shattering of communities. The narrative spends significant time examining the psychological and social cost of conflict.

Social and Political Realism:

Unlike many traditional fantasy worlds, Westeros and Essos are depicted with complex social hierarchies, political intrigue, and economic hardship. The books examine how poverty, class divides, and pragmatic politics shape decisions and destinies, reflecting the messiness and harsh realities of history rather than pure fantasy tropes.

Sexuality:

Sexual relationships, consent, and sexual violence are recurring subjects in the series, depicted with unflinching realism. These portrayals are often used to explore power dynamics, personal agency, and the vulnerability of characters—sometimes eliciting controversy but always serving the story’s social realism.

Existential Threats:

The ever-present supernatural danger of the Others (White Walkers) and dragons stands in contrast to human political squabbles. This theme reminds readers that while petty struggles dominate daily life, there are existential threats that transcend politics and individual ambition, demanding attention and collaboration for survival.

The Question of What Makes a "Good" Ruler:

Characters such as Ned Stark, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and Tyrion Lannister grapple with governance, leadership, and responsibility. The narrative contrasts different governing philosophies—mercy versus strength, idealism versus pragmatism—and asks whether anyone is truly fit to rule, or if power inevitably corrupts even the best intentions.

These themes, intertwined throughout the series, deepen the world-building and lend A Song of Ice and Fire its distinctive, subversive / realistic tone.

>>513374862
As long as so many are still watching and allowing MARKETING - MANUFACTURED - CELEBRITY CULTURE to stand in for (YOUr)(YOUr) actual, unique self...you are giving your own self expression to coastal eliters who i think mainly don't really are you at all and certainly not kindly, gee I wonder why, but anyways fuck those people circling you into watching goyslop like NFL and. NBA. and. WHATEVER THE BASEBALL ONE IS and Blonde White Starlet #777742568 after Miley and Jessica and Taylor and Loni and Marylin

We are livestock.
You won't look for actual ways to exist outside of the ones they've set up for their own benefit of you are mesmerized by bullshit that adds nothing even to your mind, regardless of direct application to physical and social reality around you. See: Archival romanticism
Post Cyberpunk (sincerity)
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