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Relic Bots
Introduction to Relic Bots In the digitized echelons of Starholder’s complex history, the term “Relic Bots” denotes a collection of autonomous entities whose original functions have been eclipsed by the relentless march of progress. These automata—Slug Haulers, Click Click Bang Bang agents, and Grinders—once the backbone of a burgeoning digital economy, now linger in the…
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Inslumnational
Inslumnational Collective: The Vanguard of Sensory Alchemy In the teeming hyperreal stew of the mid-2060s, flanked by a society wrestling with the omnipresence of ever-shifting virtualities, a spirited group emerged from the underbelly of cultural ferment. Known as the Inslumnational Collective, they positioned themselves as the avant-garde of sensory alchemy, embodying a defiant exuberance that strove to…
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Among My Swan – The Paisley Underground
In the year 2062, as you traverse the labyrinthine Hyperreal—a nexus of digital universes where every reality sprawls before you like a limitless tapestry—you may encounter a serene place known as Lake Sylvania. This virtual wonder, a creation of the Commonwealth domain, known for its corporate-sponsored serenity, is the unexpected stage for rebellion. Lake Sylvania’s…
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Membrane Movement (M3)
The Membrane Movement, commonly referred to as M3, emerged in the late 2040s as a radical social and technological experiment that sought to redefine the human experience in a highly networked society. Named after its conceptualization of the human mind as a porous “membrane,” the movement is driven by the core idea that individual human…
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Chaos As Praxis
Chaos as Praxis: The Grand Manifesto of the Quorum Preamble Amidst the numbing speed of technological change and societal upheaval, it is not enough to sit idle, entrapped in banal philosophies or entrenched in the outdated schemas of the past. The Quorum, a collective that sprung from the shadows of these rapid transformations, offers an…
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Aetheric Ephemera Movement
The Aetheric Ephemera movement focuses on the creation of art that is both ephemeral and enduring, existing in the spaces between the physical and the ethereal. This art is characterized by its use of unconventional materials, techniques, and concepts, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. It is a complex, multidimensional philosophical and artistic movement…
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Reality Nomads
Reality Nomads: The Search for Freedom in Self-Policed Assemblages of Truth The Advent of Reality Nomads Reality Nomads emerged as a subculture and philosophy in the early 2040s, evolving from various offshoots of digital countercultures and avant-garde intellectual circles. Characterized by their ceaseless wandering through various realities—virtual, augmented, and mixed—these nomads live on the fringes…
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Liminal Engineers
Liminal Engineering is a discipline that grapples with the complexities of transitional spaces, fluctuating states, and interstitial realities. It is a field that exists at the intersection of technology, philosophy, and ethics, guided by the haunting question: “What does anyone do in a world that refuses to be a world?” This question serves as a…
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Godcloudders
The Godcloudder movement, a phenomenon emerging in the late 2030s and early 2040s, can be traced back to the incels, hikikomori, and solipsists. As a byproduct of the increasing integration of AI within objects and the replacement of physical pets with virtual ones, the Godcloudder movement represents a group of individuals who have chosen to…
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Ephochists
In the year 2035, the world is on the brink of a massive transformation. The rapid progress of AI and automation has rendered countless jobs obsolete, while advances in biotechnology and medicine have all but eradicated scarcity. Amidst these changes, the old guard of gerontocracy, fueled by a lifetime of neoliberal values, struggles to maintain…