Rayden

I’m basically trying to be what you get if you cross Jordan Peterson with 3Blue1Brown.

@Intoalltruth64 @bmariner What do you mean when you say that it was the deal breaker of the book? You said that you think that it is a good story, right?

I'm not sure what you mean by that. For me, that was the deal breaker of the book. The whole premise was impossible. Astrophage can't exist. So the sun couldn't be dying. So they couldn't build a ship to go to another star, etc, etc. the book is touted as hard science fiction. But it has a science fantasy core.

Finally watched the trailer for Project Hail Mary. All the fellas swear it’s a banger but it looks like a run-of-the-mill apocalypse film to me. I didn’t care for The Martian at all. Like, at. all. But the entire globe loved that, so maybe I’m wrong 🤷‍♂️

@NerdyNighthawk @ZeducationYT Say what? Ice cream hurts your joints or something?

@Rayden_Creed @ZeducationYT I love root beer floats, but i can never have them cuz they mess with my joints too much

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@lowkeydex Or because there’s information you need but can’t get from the display. I hate self-checkout.

@Intoalltruth64 @bmariner That was all understood going in, wasn’t it?

The function of it violates known physics, especially because it's portrayed as a biological organism that can: absorb and store enormous amounts of energy with near-perfect efficiency, convert energy to usable mass and back on demand, emit thrust-energy in a highly controlled way, interact with radiation in ways ordinary matter does not, and do all this while remaining a tiny, cell-like lifeform. It's the one convenient cheat in the middle of the plausible science in this book.

@Sinewy_AD Looks cool, but I think a different name aside from “Anti-Hylia” would work better

#zeldaart #oc #thelegendofzelda #zeldathesacredrealm My original concept!

@Rainmaker1973 It reminds me of astrophage.

A black fungus feeds on radiation in Chernobyl. In the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl’s Reactor 4, scientists found an extraordinary black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, thriving in one of Earth’s most toxic environments. Rather than merely enduring radiation, this fungus seems to harness it through radiosynthesis—a process akin to photosynthesis but driven by gamma radiation, converting it into chemical energy. It’s among the rare organisms capable of this feat. Even more remarkable, when tested on the International Space Station, the fungus flourished, forming a biofilm that blocked up to 84% of cosmic radiation, hinting at its potential as a living radiation shield for astronauts. With radiation posing a major hurdle for deep-space missions to Mars and beyond, this self-regenerating biological layer could revolutionize spacecraft design by replacing heavy, bulky shielding. On Earth, researchers are exploring its use in bioremediation to detoxify radioactive sites too hazardous for humans, potentially transforming nuclear disaster recovery. As one scientist put it, “It’s like nature crafted a biological radiation shield.” From Chernobyl’s ruins to space, this humble fungus could help humanity thrive in the universe’s harshest environments.

@Intoalltruth64 @bmariner I didn’t like the ending very much either. I thought astrophage made sense though. What didn’t make sense about it?

@bmariner I listened to Project Hail Mary on Kindle. I thought it was a good story but I didn't like the ending very much. And astrophage just didn't make any sense.

@JimRoland15 It looks amazing

Puttanesca may be my new favorite pasta dish.

@NerdyNighthawk @ZeducationYT Dr. Pepper is pretty good. Root beer too, especially in root beer floats

@Rayden_Creed @ZeducationYT Pickles are a gift from Heaven. Same with Dr Pepper

@kriscrno @pickover Tell me about one.

@Rayden_Creed @pickover In some instances. But it reflects a deeper truth, and is far more elegant in other instances. Which makes it beautiful.

This is a math meme, circulating widely on the Web.

My belt test is at 8:00. I wish I could speed up time.

@KaseytheAuthor So what does it mean when you post this?

@ArcticJackW Really, I should say that Stratt felt copy-pasted. I’ll have to go back through both books at some point to say for sure though

@Rayden_Creed Couldn’t disagree more. I still can’t remember the characters names from Martian but everyone stood out uniquely in PHM. Though, in terms of plot, the Problem/Solution formula gets a little exhausting by the end of each book—I just want something to go right for once!

My favorite part about Andy Weir’s books is the extreme optimism. I could never imagine the world coming together to solve a problem the way he writes but he does it with so much intent and sincerity that it seems possible. I can’t wait to see PHM tonight!!!

@MattTestifies @GodlyAction What is sin?

@Rayden_Creed @GodlyAction To be saved is to be redeemed from sin and death through Jesus Christ and brought onto the covenant path He established.

Baptism is not required for salvation.

@MattTestifies @GodlyAction What is it to be saved?

@GodlyAction Not required according to whom, because it sure was required by Jesus Christ.

@Austin_Medzz Please no. Oh my gosh that would be the stupidest thing ever.

Man-Spider Transformation Scene? #SpiderManBrandNewDay

@whyarethis @pickover The three-dimensional version of the bell curve can be broken up into circles, which is where the π comes from

@pickover What does that mean about the relation between the curve and the circle?

Mathematics. ❄️ π makes an appearance, and helps us shiver in awe. ❄️ The area under this curve is equal to the square root of π.