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  • 16:46, 15 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Social D(eath) (Created page with "<h3>Part I: Introduction to Social D(eath)</h3><p>Social D(eath) is a multifaceted and innovative game that marries the intense competitive nature of a tontine with the participatory dynamics of social media. It stands as a reflection of contemporary societal behaviors and ideologies, tapping into themes of survival, polarization, rehabilitation, and digital existence. This expansive and detailed document provides an in-depth look into the game, its mechanics, philosophy...")
  • 21:21, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Pax Virtualis (Created page with "2040, the world finds itself in an era that historians have come to term "Pax Virtualis." It's a delicate equilibrium, where digital diplomacy, virtual realities, and artificial intelligence have combined to create an intricate web of international relations. The invasion of Taiwan by China, which took place five years earlier, serves as both a painful wound and a turning point in the emergence of this new order. The invasion was swift and, to many, shockingly unopposed...")
  • 18:55, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page HyperWeb (Created page with "== HyperWeb == The '''HyperWeb''' is an alternate, surreal version of the internet, originating from vaporware, unfulfilled technological promises, and a touch of the absurd. This digital realm embodies the fantastical and the innovative, presenting a universe where the never-realized dreams of technology thrive. === Origins === The concept of the HyperWeb began as an in-joke among a circle of livejournal bloggers in 2008, later spreading to Tumblr. It resonated as a co...")
  • 16:46, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Starholder Institute (Created page with "== 2000: The Foundation == The Starholder Institute was officially founded in the year 2000, following the inspiration of Dan Aykroyd. Located in the Mojave desert, the Institute was designed to explore low probability, high impact events and their implications on society. The Y2K bug served as the initial catalyst for the Institute's formation. === The Y2K Project === The Institute's first major project was an interdisciplinary investigation into the Y2K bug. This proj...")
  • 16:10, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Autonomous Corporations (Created page with "== Autonomous Corporations == === Overview === Autonomous Corporations, legally recognized in the United States in 2028, constitute a revolutionary concept in modern business. Utilizing complex AI algorithms, these corporations can make and execute decisions, manage resources, and interact with markets without human guidance. The creation of these entities has altered the global economic landscape, sparking an ongoing conversation about their legal, ethical, and societ...")
  • 16:02, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Panama Rift Incident (Created page with "== The Panama Rift Incident == === Overview === The Panama Rift Incident, which occurred on October 2nd, 2034, refers to a major geological event in Panama that caused a significant rupture along the Panama Canal. A sudden and violent seismic shift triggered landslides and infrastructural damage, leading to the temporary closure of the canal, a vital artery in global trade. The interruption to shipping routes had far-reaching economic implications, and the event spurre...")
  • 15:58, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Global Water Crisis of 2034 (Created page with "== Global Water Crisis of 2034 == === Overview === The Global Water Crisis of 2034, occurring between March and November of that year, marked an unforeseen catastrophe that engulfed numerous cities worldwide, leading to water rationing, economic strain, and social unrest. Los Angeles, Cairo, and Mumbai became emblematic of the crisis, experiencing water shortages unparalleled in modern history. === Causes === ==== Climate Anomalies ==== Unusually severe droughts str...")
  • 15:38, 10 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Neon Pulsar (Created page with "<h3>Neon Pulsar</h3><p><strong>Neon Pulsar</strong> is a synth-pop duo formed in 2026, consisting of vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Lysa Hartman and Rico Vega. Known for their blend of retro-futuristic sounds, contemporary beats, and evocative lyrics, they have become a significant force in the global music scene.</p><h4>History</h4><p><strong>Formation and Early Years (2026-2028)</strong></p><p>Lysa Hartman and Rico Vega met in 2026 while studying music technology...")
  • 21:39, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Echoes Of Pixels & Byte (Created page with "== Source Story == <p>In 2036, the urban sprawl of Metroville was a paradox. Towering skyscrapers and cutting-edge tech formed its core, while its fringes were like scars of the past. Among these remnants was the Altered Quarter, a district where the line between organic and synthetic life was blurred, where biotech ran wild, and every alley whispered secrets of gene-editing.</p><p>Aria was a bio-compiler in the Altered Quarter, manipulating genes to create everything f...")
  • 21:06, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page ET-2018 (Created page with "By 2018, the 'Effective Technologists', an influential faction within Silicon Valley, have steadily expanded their sphere of influence. They have positioned themselves as critical players in the technology and startup ecosystem, carving out a new power dynamic that parallels, and increasingly threatens, traditional centers of power. The faction's leadership, once Silicon Valley outsiders, are now among its most influential figures. Arthur Clark, the charismatic machine...")
  • 20:07, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Nano Real Estate (Created page with "There's something about zero-interest rates that brings out the irrational in people. In 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic that had brought economies to their knees, an unforeseen effect of this zero-interest phenomenon was unfolding: a speculative frenzy over the trading of single square foot properties. Meet Jack, our protagonist in this peculiar tale. A rather unassuming figure, Jack was, until recently, a standard pencil-pushing accountant at a mid-tier firm i...")
  • 19:56, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Echos Of Analog Dreams (Created page with "In the year of our Lord two thousand and ten, in the grit and dust of a Las Vegas electronics expo, there existed a man named William, a relic from a bygone era. William was a maker of things, a craftsman. He had eyes of coal, hands worn like old leather, and a heart full of remembrance for a world that was fading fast. In a time when digital was the gospel, and all of man's creations were being reborn into bytes and pixels, he clung to the physical. To him, there was s...")
  • 19:46, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page BitGang Records (Created page with "Okay, let's try to remember 2013 for a second. It's harder than you think, right? That's because everything was so hyperbolically, cartoonishly NOW. It was a time of Gangnam Style parodies, newly minted Bitcoin millionaires, and Edward Snowden's NSA leaks dominating the headlines. It was a time when we were trying to figure out if we were laughing at the absurdity of our culture, or if the absurdity of our culture was laughing at us. Enter our protagonists: Tom, an unde...")
  • 19:42, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page The Narcissistick (Created page with "The Rise and Fall of the Selfie Stick Empire In the vibrant urban jungle of New York City, a dynamic duo was about to ride the wave of an upcoming cultural phenomenon. Josh, a marketing maven, and Grace, an innovative product designer, were the forces behind the company "SelfieCentral". It was 2015, and they were about to take the world by storm with a product that would soon become both ubiquitous and contentious - the selfie stick. Josh and Grace had stumbled upon th...")
  • 19:39, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Toastagram (Created page with "Once upon a time in the summer of 2015, a couple of friends, Jay and Reed, both software engineers in their mid-20s, were living and working in a cramped but oddly charming co-working space in the heart of San Francisco. Jay, known for his impeccable beanie collection, and Reed, always sipping his locally sourced kombucha, were quintessential hipsters, often the butt of many jokes, but they didn't mind. They were passionate about their tech startup, which aimed to disrup...")
  • 19:32, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Ivanpah 2018 (Created page with "Ivanpah Update, 2018 As the calendar page flips to 2018, we find ourselves a decade removed from the initial firing of the Ivanpah supercollider, a moment that set the trajectory for a decade of innovation, conflict, and secrecy in the heart of California's sun-bleached desert. A decade that witnessed the collision of old and new powers, of past and future, of Bush-era political machinations and Silicon Valley's ambitious libertarians. This year, against the backdrop o...")
  • 19:25, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Ivanpah 2015 (Created page with "IVANPAH: 2015 UPDATE The world is beginning to crackle and hum with the echo of uncharted energy and potential as the tectonic plates of traditional power structures shift uneasily under the relentless pressure of technological revolution. At the epicenter, where these seismic waves are emanating, stands Ivanpah – a fortress of scientific ingenuity nestled in the barren expanse of the California desert, now cloaked in an aura of enigma and curiosity. Ivanpah, a techn...")
  • 19:19, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs deleted page With Dread (content was: "So-called cyberspace was as new to me as it was to the rest of us, back when we were all still nodding along to "Macarena" and wondering what the hell a "dot-com" was. But now, looking back from the vantage point of Starholder, it's clear that we were all operating under a singular, naive delusion: that the internet was going to usher in some sort of utopia, where people wo...", and the only contributor was "Spaceman" (talk))
  • 19:13, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Dear Redacted (Created page with "Dear [REDACTED], I trust this letter finds you in the throes of sanity, a state I seem to have misplaced somewhere between my third martini and my latest bout of existential dread. I write to you from the belly of the beast, a beast that has the audacity to wear the face of a bear and the appetite of a black hole. The bear, it seems, has developed a taste for vantium, the precious metal that my family has been hoarding like a squirrel with a nut obsession. The revelati...")
  • 19:02, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Bathos Over Barstool (Created page with "My Dearest, I trust this letter finds you in the midst of yet another glamorous soiree or perhaps a charity gala, your radiant beauty outshining even the most dazzling of chandeliers. I pen this missive not out of any particular need or desire, but rather out of a sense of longing that has been gnawing at me in your prolonged absence. Your departure has left a void in my life, a void that no amount of business deals or tech innovations can fill. The house, once filled...")
  • 18:56, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Coachella VIP Review (Created page with "Dear Dignitaries, I trust this missive finds you in your usual state of self-congratulatory bliss. I am writing to you today to share my thoughts on the 2011 Coachella VIP experience, a spectacle that was, in every sense of the word, underwhelming. Now, I understand that the concept of a VIP experience is designed to cater to the whims and fancies of the elite, to provide a sense of exclusivity and privilege. However, the Coachella VIP experience was about as exclusive...")
  • 18:19, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Strands of Hartley (Created page with " The Genesis Strands In the year 2035, world-renowned actor, philanthropist, and occasional rock band vocalist, Jonathan Hartley had always been a larger-than-life character. Known for his roles in critically acclaimed films and his untamed mane of hair, Hartley was a true icon. One day, in an act of generosity, he had auctioned off his hair, shaved right on stage at a charity gala for children's cancer research. His hair fetched a surprisingly high amount, given to a f...")
  • 17:59, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Carim Capital Q2 41 Analyst Report (Created page with "Carim Capital: A Leading Force in the Carbon Capture Token (CCT) Sector Executive Summary Carim Capital, a pioneering private equity firm with $5 billion assets under management (AUM), continues to set the standard for investment performance across the Carbon Capture Token (CCT) sector. With diverse interests ranging from token holdings and sequestration facility ownership to capital investment in manufacturing and financing, the firm is a dominant player in this ground...")
  • 17:19, 7 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Carbon Capture Token Proposal (Created page with "Towards a Sustainable Future: Combating Climate Change with Carbon Capture Tokens under the Framework of Modern Monetary Theory</h1><h2>Introduction</h2><p>At the outset of the 21st century, we face the existential challenge of climate change. The urgency of the situation demands innovative, multi-faceted approaches that intertwine economic policy with environmental conservation. In this proposal, we outline a novel strategy that leverages the principles of Modern Moneta...")
  • 21:02, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Menlo Manifesto (Created page with "<h2>A Vision for a New World Order</h2><p>In Menlo Park, among the towering oaks and sleek steel of innovation's frontier, a document has taken shape. The Menlo Manifesto, crafted by the hands and minds of a select few, represents not just a mission statement but a prophecy. It is a manifesto for change, for progress, for a future unshackled from the constraints of the old world order.</p><h3>The Fallacy of the Past</h3><p>Our world stands at a critical juncture. The way...")
  • 19:39, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Deepwater Debt Monster (Created page with "Within the high-ceilinged halls of the Bellerophon Club, the city's financial elite were gathered in the dimly lit main room, punctuated by deep mahogany and the warm glow of golden chandeliers. Crystal glasses filled with aged scotch and vintage wines clinked together, and the gentle hum of conversation filled the room. It was the usual mingling of financiers, politicians, and men of influence, all partaking in what was an ordinary evening. At the head of a long polish...")
  • 19:10, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Category:Girlfight (Created blank page)
  • 19:04, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Reply Gal's Guide (Created page with "<strong>"The Reply Gal's Guide To Infuriating Men Online"</strong></p><p><strong>From Girlfight Heavy Industries' Whata Bout Press</strong></p><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>Greetings and welcome to The Reply Gal's Guide to Infuriating Men Online. We live in a digital era where the battleground for gender equality has expanded into the virtual realm. It's a brave new world out there, and as pioneers of algorithmic social media, we at Girlfight Heavy Industries ha...")
  • 18:34, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Mention Vs Girlfight (Created page with "== Lawsuit == <h3>Chad Mention, Plaintiff, a Human-Bear Hybrid,</h3><h3>vs.</h3><h3>Girlfight Heavy Industries, Defendant, an AI-driven Feminist Art Collective Guided by the Spirit of a Cosmic Cat.</h3><p><strong>CASE NUMBER: 2012-CV-12345W</strong></p><h3>COMPLAINT FROM AN ALTERNATE DIMENSION</h3><p>Plaintiff Chad Mention ("Mention"), a prominent Human-Bear Hybrid and the Galactic Overlord of Hawker Media ("Hawker"), by and through his counsel (a mystical cactus with l...")
  • 17:34, 3 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Time To Throw Down (Created page with "You don't find your enemy; your enemy finds you. Valdez, Nick, Nebraska's digital poet and video game gladiator, he's found his enemy. A rival Call of Duty clan, a group ironically known as the "Peas Brigade," led by a guy called Ferginator, who's almost famous on MySpace for his Black Eyed Peas mashups. You don't choose your enemies, but you do choose your battles. The Heretics, Valdez's clan, they're not your run-of-the-mill gamers. They're soldiers in the digital r...")
  • 20:49, 1 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page The Collision (Created page with "In the great scorching stretch of the Mojave Desert, something peculiar finds its anchor. Quantum dreams and financial nightmares collide. Pulsating electrons and soaring ambitions meet. Welcome to the world of "The Collision." Amidst this desert lies the Ivanpah Supercollider, an edifice to human curiosity, where, at the speed of light, particles crash into one another in a riot of exploration. It is a nexus of uncertainty, a throbbing heart of subatomic energy. But it...")
  • 20:02, 1 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page From Crawford To Quant Vegas (Created page with "Chess's weariness was palpable as his car rolled down the dusty road to Crawford, Texas. The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy was still ringing in his ears, and now this. A summon from former President George W. Bush? It couldn't be good. His job was a constant parade of messes left behind by the Bush administration, and he expected nothing less now. As he arrived at the Bush ranch, he found the former President waiting on the porch. His eyes held something Chess couldn't qui...")
  • 15:48, 1 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Birth of Quantcomm (Created page with "<h1>Are We Witnessing the Birth of Quantcomm? A Strategic Analysis of Vernal Technologies' Investment in Quantum Technology</h1><p><strong>Authors:</strong> [Names of Analysts, VC Firm]</p><p><strong>Date:</strong> [Late Spring, 2008]</p><h2>Abstract</h2><p>This paper aims to unravel the strategic investment of Vernal Technologies in the Ivanpah supercollider project and assesses its potential to replicate the success similar to Qualcomm in mobile communications. Drawing...")
  • 00:18, 1 August 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Dark Money Dark Matter (Created page with "Dark Money, Dark Matter Global Investor Magazine, 2007 By: Richard Marx, Senior Financial Journalist Nestled in the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert, lies the unassuming town of Ivanpah, California. Known primarily for its role as a pit-stop for weary travelers en route to Las Vegas, this secluded desert hamlet has traditionally attracted little attention. But in recent years, Ivanpah has transformed from a nondescript desert waypoint into a nerve center of avant-gar...")
  • 18:59, 31 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Architect Journal Entry Mar 12th 2008 (Created page with "Journal Entry: 2008-03-12 As the gentle desert winds whisper against the monolithic construct of Ivanpah, my monument to curiosity, I find a moment of solitude to reflect on this Odyssey, this pilgrimage to the temple of cosmic understanding. The supercollider project, a child of my ambition and audacity, is now nearing its zenith, silently echoing the profundity of the quest it's set to embark upon. The hands of the engineers, the heart of the physicists, and the drea...")
  • 18:47, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Ignition Detection (Created page with "The clock reads 4 AM, Pacific Time. The usually bustling headquarters of the National Security Agency is eerily quiet, save for a small team of dedicated analysts and technicians known as the Quantum Whisper group. Their eyes are fixated on their screens, reading an unusual blip in the power consumption data and an encrypted electronic signature emanating from the middle of the desert. The anomaly, they know, signals the activation of the Architect's super collider. Wor...")
  • 18:03, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Obama Stump Speech Oct 30th 2007 (Created page with "Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, I stand before you with a simple message of hope and change. A message rooted in our collective journey as a nation, in the dreams and aspirations we carry within our hearts, and in the promise of what we can achieve together when we are driven by the core values that bind us as one people. We gather here at a moment of significant challenges and uncertainties. Our economy is strained, families across this great nation are worried about the...")
  • 17:05, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page The Astral And The Quantum (Created page with "Lost in the heart of Joshua Tree, perched upon a titanic boulder, she gazes into the inky cosmic ocean stretching infinitely above. A casual observer might view her as just another stargazer, but the psilocybin coursing through her bloodstream has catapulted her consciousness into an alien landscape. Tonight, her reality is the fabric of the cosmos itself. She embarks on an astral journey, her mental craft departing from the terrestrial sphere, zooming towards the obsidi...")
  • 16:01, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Scion Capital Quarterly Letter (Created page with "Dear Scion Capital Investor, I trust you are well and navigating the shifting tides of this uncertain market with a firm hand at the helm. Since our last correspondence in Q4 of 2005, an intriguing development has transpired that warrants your attention. The Architect, a reclusive billionaire tech magnate who has built his fortune on the foundations of the modern economic system, has made an unexpected declaration that has sent shockwaves through the financial world....")
  • 15:17, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page CERN IS Supercollidor Development Report (Created page with "Report for the CERN Governing Board Subject: Developments at the Ivanpah Supercollider (IS) Date: January 12th, 2006 Dear Members of the Board, We hereby submit a comprehensive report on the developments at the Ivanpah Supercollider (IS), the rapidly progressing particle accelerator project in the United States. Since its inception, the IS has attracted considerable attention worldwide, partly due to the project's astonishing pace of construction and partly due to its...")
  • 14:53, 27 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Tamira Fontenot (Created page with "The buzzing drone of the air conditioning reverberated off the trailer’s thin metallic walls, weaving an uneasy harmony with the distant hum of heavy machinery at work. Tamira Fontenot sat hunched over her laptop, an insulated pocket of solitude amidst the vast, rugged wilderness of the Ivanpah Valley. Her arrival on the site merely a week ago felt like a fever dream, the curious crossroads of an improbable journey that was equal parts whimsical and alarming. She star...")
  • 20:51, 26 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Hed's Corner Apr 30th 2007 (Created page with "Originally Published In The Silver Lake Surfer on 4/30/2007 The Collision: Requiem for the Lost Generation By Hed Like an echo resounding in a hollow chamber, the phantom toll of the new millennium is a sound that still haunts me. The euphoria of the year 2000 was a tantalizing lie, a grand illusion that promised us a dance with destiny, but instead flung us onto a collision course with disaster. We stand now on a battlefield of broken dreams and betrayed hopes, a lan...")
  • 20:11, 26 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page The Hopper Architect Transcript (Created page with "Interviewer: Dennis, earlier you mentioned that you'd had a bit of a modern day Howard Hughes experience with a friend of yours. He holed himself up in an underground bunker, afraid of dark particles or something and would spend all his time down there watching Orson Welles movies. Once a night, he'd call you on the telephone and you'd talk about physics, movie making, the unknown, and what a proper challenge for a man was. Since we have ten minutes until Toni gets back...")
  • 19:44, 26 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Ivanpah Tract Exchange (Created page with "Date: June 13, 2005 Transaction: Classified Land Exchange Agreement Parties: United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Reticular Devices LLC Property 1: Ivanpah Valley Tract (30 square miles), Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, California. Legal Description: Specifically, the area encompassing the South-East quadrant of the valley, bordering the Ivanpah Dry Lake Bed to the north, and proximate to the Nevada state line. Reticular Devices LLC shall receive the f...")
  • 19:33, 26 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Category:Collision (Created blank page)
  • 21:32, 25 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Moonshot (Created page with "In an unexpected announcement that sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, the reclusive billionaire tech magnate known as "The Architect" declared that he is stepping away from active investing in the modern economic system, stating that it no longer provides the intellectual challenge he seeks. Instead, The Architect is turning his considerable resources and intellect towards a new venture, one he describes as "the moonshot of all moonshots." "The current financial sy...")
  • 21:31, 25 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Mirage Accord (Created page with "Whispers of intrigue and speculation spread in the scientific community and tech circles as news of The Architect's ambitious project took flight. Beneath the excitement stirred by this audacious leap into the unknown, however, a hushed narrative began to take shape, painting a picture of intrigue that stretched all the way to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. According to well-placed sources, the seeds of this grand endeavor were sown not in the sterile halls...")
  • 16:15, 25 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page Mojave Mirage (Created page with "In the Mojave Mirage: Rumors abound in the quiet corners of the scientific community about a grand endeavor being undertaken in the desolate heart of the Mojave Desert. Whispers speak of a privately funded, mysterious super collider—far from the watchful eyes of established institutions like CERN. The enigmatic backer, a reclusive billionaire tech magnate known only as "The Architect," is rumored to have grand ambitions of unraveling the secrets of the universe. As t...")
  • 20:50, 24 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page The Digital Frontier (Created page with "Introduction In the digital age, the concepts of network states, digital frontiers, and cryptocurrency have emerged as significant topics of discussion and analysis. These concepts, born out of the intersection of technology, economics, and politics, are reshaping our understanding of governance, financial systems, and the nature of communities. This essay aims to critically examine these concepts, their interrelationships, and their implications for our future. The co...")
  • 17:04, 24 July 2023 Spaceman talk contribs created page We Are Leaving You Behind (Created page with "Five drafts of a letter from an unknown person caught in the bull mania of 2001 to their friend. The letter reflects the sender's realization they are part of a digital migration, that this moment is different and that a break is occurring. "We Are Leaving You Behind" == Version 1 == Dear friend, As I write this, I am caught in the eye of a storm – a quiet, digital tempest that has swept up a generation and is leaving a legacy in its wake. The winds of change, powe...")
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