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I ended up doing my own "Steam Machine" a while ago when it was clear there were delays. All I did was get a Mini PC with better CPU/RAM and an Oculink port to connect to an eGPU, all of which cost me about the same as the Machine is priced. It's clunkier, but I have a bit more modularity >:)

I'm participating in the PinG Slow Summer Jam and I've come up with an idea based on it's theme: "Small Worlds" I won't share every detail publicly yet, but here's a moodboard based on what I've thought of. I'll be using this (and the hidden details I know) as a basis for further design.

Growing up, I could not figure out what I wanted to be. I knew what I liked (music, stories, art, games, movies, tech), but I couldn't figure out how to translate all of those into a career. Eventually I realised that I can consolidate everything into game production, but something was missing...

I didn't specifically want to work in game production. What I'm striving towards in games, I can also get in movies, shows, podcasts and other multimedia formats. I was also super into the worldbuilding of franchises like Marvel, DC, W40K, FNAF, etc. That's when it clicked: I want to be an author.

Just saw Superman, amazing movie!! Amazingly written and well directed, James Gunn knows how to do it.

Luthor has an agenda. He kidnaps and kills in the name of his goal, and he knows Superman stands against that. So what does Luthor do? He dehumanises Superman. He points out that he's an alien; that he is not human; that his power is dangerously unregulated; that he is here to destroy the world.

Just saw Superman, amazing movie!! Amazingly written and well directed, James Gunn knows how to do it.

Everything I've said about the movie here is brilliantly weaved into the plot, and that is something a lot of superhero movies today miss the mark on: storytelling. Storytelling is more than just a sequence of events. We tell stories to communicate ideas and share wisdom.

Just saw Superman, amazing movie!! Amazingly written and well directed, James Gunn knows how to do it.

And so it begs the question: what does it mean to be human? This question is incredibly open-ended, and the answers are super subjective. Is it biological? Is it neurological? Is it ideological? Is it even any of those things? Answers vary, and it's often the core of a lot of sociopolitical debate.

Just saw Superman, amazing movie!! Amazingly written and well directed, James Gunn knows how to do it.

Luthor has an agenda. He kidnaps and kills in the name of his goal, and he knows Superman stands against that. So what does Luthor do? He dehumanises Superman. He points out that he's an alien; that he is not human; that his power is dangerously unregulated; that he is here to destroy the world.

Just saw Superman, amazing movie!! Amazingly written and well directed, James Gunn knows how to do it.

And all those claims that it’s “woke”, total bullshit. Right-wing media commentators recognise the parallel between Trump and Luthor, and to admit Luthor is the villain would require them to recognise the same traits in Trump (which they refuse to do). They are glaringly delusional.

When designing a creative software tool like a digital audio workstation, off the shelf game engine, or digital art program, is the allowance of more variable control over parameters intentional? I look at all these complex tools with infinite possibilities, but only ever needing a few prm. combos.

Every individual should have access to reliable healthcare, quality education, clean food/water, and a stable place to call home. And while I recognise there are individuals who claim these and contribute little to nothing back, they are not to blame for the strain on public service.

TBC, nobody is a waste. But oligarchic narratives fuel the fight between the lower classes, debating immigration and benefits, leaving us to squabble over what little funds we have... ...when in reality they're sitting on piles of money that they refuse to share because it keeps them in power.

Every individual should have access to reliable healthcare, quality education, clean food/water, and a stable place to call home. And while I recognise there are individuals who claim these and contribute little to nothing back, they are not to blame for the strain on public service.

The ultra-wealthy of society, those with personal fortunes beyond their needs, are sitting on funds that could be put towards stuff like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Instead, greed drives lobbyists to keep tax brackets where they are so they can stay can stay financially powerful.

Every individual should have access to reliable healthcare, quality education, clean food/water, and a stable place to call home. And while I recognise there are individuals who claim these and contribute little to nothing back, they are not to blame for the strain on public service.