First Contact, exploration of consciousness, sentience/intelligence (and their relationship), Transhumanism, Hard Sci-fi, not challenging but it will not hold your hand through the book.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the book has vampires, but explored in a reality where vampires are an extinct offshoot of homosapiens, resurrected for specific purpose. The explanation of vampires is fascinating, grounded in evolution and actually... believable? This is not a vampire book at all but their presence is not only plausible, it's core to the themes of the book. Highly recommended.

I was going to say Soul Level 1 playthrough of Dark Souls is one of my favorite gaming experiences. Absolutely worth it for me. Helped me through some depression. Do not recommend to anyone however.

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say.

❤️ thank you!

Thanks, I hate it!

I'm kidding, it really captures that "reoccurring hotdog circlejerk nightmare"

Wish I knew, I'm along for the ride I guess.

I work in healthcare, I've removed... so many people from life support. I often wonder if that's, not the same, but...

Tell me about it. Love your consistency, you float my boat a little bit.

I must confess, it's actually a wedding gift.

I briefly considered using hotdog water but thought better of it. It's such a gross idea, but also, weirdly compelling.

Colors are Daniel Smith, and some Windsor & Newton professional.

IANAL - Can credit card companies coordinate like this? This seems like price fixing but the other way around. Like one company wouldn't do this alone cause it would drive customers away so they agree to do it together. Does that coordinated monopolistic behavior have president?