Author: Josh
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Flame and shadow (poem)
As seasons turn, a cosmic dance,The gift we seek, a timeless trance.Journey etched in frost and fire,A silent sleigh, fueled by desire. In the dark, the light still sings,A flickering flame, its warmth it brings.No more time, nor fate’s decree,We rise as one, and choose to be. Each choice a step, on paths unknown,Stars above,…
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Philosophy: Virtue, according to Nietzche
Friedrich Nietzsche’s approach to virtue contrasts sharply with that of many traditional philosophers, particularly those in the Aristotelian or Kantian traditions, who advocate for universal virtues that are suitable for all human beings regardless of context. Nietzsche’s view is more individualistic, rooted in his broader philosophy of perspectivism and will to power, which emphasizes the…
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Yule’s Dark Tide, part IV
The Other Hunt The darkness wore on, stretching long and heavy, a slow march of hours that seemed endless. Inside the cottage, time seemed to bend. The walls hummed quietly, with an unseen magic. There was a tangible presence woven into the flickering light from the hearth, and from the ethereal glow spilling from the…
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Yule’s Dark Tide, part III
The Light of Night The night outside was a thick, unyielding darkness, the kind that pressed in from all directions, thick as velvet and oppressive as the weight of the world itself. The wind howled, its mournful cries reverberating through the trees, bending their branches in unnatural shapes. Beyond the threshold of the cottage, the…
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Yule’s Dark Tide, part II
The Fallen Light The morning after the Wild Hunt, the world still lay under the cold weight of winter’s grip. The night had been long and terrifying, but the sun had risen again, bringing with it the promise of a new day. The first faint light of day struggled against the lingering chill, as though…
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Yule’s Dark Tide, part I (story)
The Hunt The night of the Winter Solstice draped the world in an eerie stillness, a breath held between the fading light and the encroaching darkness. A relentless frost had gripped the land, transforming the familiar world into a landscape of shimmering silver. The moon, a pale disc in the vast expanse of the night…
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Yule’s Dark Tide (a poem)
Amid frost, trees stand tall and bright,Candles – soft, warm, and light.Hearths hum, flames dance and glow,Cinnamon, pine, smells high and low.Beneath the boughs, world soft and still,Laughter rises; warmth that fills. Wind, biting serpent, cold and sly,Whispers “Night”. Snowflakes fly.Mōdraniht, mothers of silent might,Hold earth’s shadows, thick with night.With Wyrd’s fates, their winding threadsWaken…
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Nuclear power around the world
United Kingdom The UK’s nuclear power landscape is at a critical juncture. The country faces the imminent retirement of a significant portion of its existing nuclear fleet, which currently provides around 9 GW of capacity. This decline in capacity poses a challenge to the UK’s energy security and its decarbonization goals. While the government has…
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Facts about: Moose
Introduction Imagine encountering a moose in the wild. It’s a truly awe-inspiring sight. This isn’t just any deer; it’s the king of the deer family, the largest and heaviest of them all. Its sheer size is striking. Picture a deer, then supersize it, and you’re getting close. There’s something almost prehistoric about its appearance. Its…
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AI: Two AIs debate
Will AI enhance or stifle human creativity? This central question sparked a lively debate between two agents, Alex and Bea.