Philosophical Questions: Democracy

Jan. 17th, 2026 01:00 am
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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Considering that the technology exists to enable a real democracy, would a true democracy (every single person can vote on every single legislation) be advantageous or detrimental?

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I'm really happy with how this one turned out. I like writing about grief, it often feels cathartic. Sprinkle insomnia on top as a bonus.

Also, while I did expect Akira/No.9 to be a new tag, I'm surprised Akira/Isao didn't exist either. Their story reads as Endeavor/quirkless!Hawks to me!


what dreams are made of | Kaijuu No. 8 | Akira/No. 9, Akira/Isao | 1.2k words | rated T

Summary: Isao sits alive at his desk, and this is how Akira understands that this must be a dream.

Read it on Dreamwidth or AO3.
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He fits he sits (400 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Derpy the Tiger & Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters)
Characters: Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Derpy the Tiger (KPop Demon Hunters), Bobby (KPop Demon Hunters)
Additional Tags: Drabble Sequence, A cat being a cat
Summary:

Rumi asks Bobby for help. He comes through. Everyone in Rumi's household is pleased.


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I added donations to Stand With Minnesota.com's suggested donation sites to the list of donations that I will write thank-yous for. Details and a place to request stories or poems here.

Greenland Defense Front

Jan. 17th, 2026 12:42 am
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I found these videos today. Do not watch with mouth full.


Greenland Defense Front - The Hungry Giant (Official Music Video)

I love the hell out of this and wish any of that imagery would appear on a T-shirt. It is right up there with Der Fuhrer's Face.



Democratic Penguins Republic - Space Program (Official Music Video)

Here's a fantastic filk song.


Democratic Penguins Republic - Greenland (Official Music Video)

This one is also pretty good.
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Ruminating on Magiamachy, my sketch for a knockoff Fate/Stay night ttrpg. It's gotta be pvp, or it just won't work, but I also want to provide some kind of alternative win condition that isn't just "play a different game now." So: When players are eliminated, they're assigned a new playbook that represents an additional threat disrupting the Magiamachy, like "the Order of Magi wants to shut down the ritual" or "yeah it's aliens." Each of these will either alter some of the fundamental rules, making cracks to allow alternative win conditions, or they'll just straight-up have defined wincons on them.

The initial rules of the Magiamachy look like there's only one way for things to end, but as those rules are broken, new possibilities appear. plus this lets players keep playing even after their character is gone