Vive le diference!

Doesn't make sense.

We as humans process the data we receive from around us in a logic way, an algorithm process the data in a "one-way" logic.

Shortly => An algorithm is created with a specific purpose, humans on the other side can interpret the information based on experience and personal mind structure.


Deep learning and neuronal networks are trying to achieve what humans can do : Interpret the data received based on the past experience and the actual context.

Essentially, it's what humanity would become once a critical level of technological progress has been made, beyond which we can no longer be considered entirely "human."
It doesn't mean a world with no humans, it means a change in definition of what a human is.

and we think identity politics is bad now

It's a bit vague if you ask me because it means *everything* that comes after us: AI, cyborgs, augmented humans and god knows what else. I prefer "trans-humanism" which implies people transcending the human body.

Post Humanism means information tech based evolution whereas transhumanism means the "everything"

*When* is post humanism?

That's a lot like the question "When is the Singularity?" the moment that artificial intelligence passes humans'. A lot of people laughed at Kurzweil's predictions for this happening in the 2020s, but with all the progress in the last year and the exponential curve this is following he might be right.

Post humanism hahah... maybe parasitism? As a species we are already doing it.
Btw. Im down only for analogue transhumanism in any case.

but brain-mix tapes are going to be a pain this way

Transcending the human body?
I believe that this is called Death.

version 1 is a little more humble than that, but hell if you're into magnets

Cowboy Bebop is amazing, beautifully written, drawn, and directed. Don't be turned off by the 1st episode which isn't very sci fi and more like film noir cliche stuff. The future world unfolds over the episodes along with the back story of how it evolved though another great thing is each episode stands independently.

There is supposed to be a live action movie coming out at some point in the future. I thought there would be a third season but l guess l am wrong.

Excellent anime!

A.D. Police?

Absolute classic

Steins gate is class. Time travel sci fi. Bit of a slow burner but get past the first two episodes it’s quality on Netflix as well.

Haha yeah mate one of the intros I don’t skip

I second Steins;Gate, may start off slow but gets really good!

Steins;Gate is brilliant. Some unique characterisations and a great, but inevitably confusing, take on the time travel concept with a ton of real world references and conspiracies. Solid choice. However, I highly recommend this viewing order: Steins;Gate episodes 01-22 then episode 23β (alternate version of 23), Steins;Gate 0 episodes 01-23 (you can watch somewhere online or on Crunchyroll) then original Steins;Gate series episodes 23-24. Sounds confusing lol but honestly this is the best way to experience the story.

Splendid bigga, are you writing this from Akihabara or CERN?

Don’t know if this is a mad suggestion or if literally everybody has seen it. But the Animatrix ?

9 (I think) half an hour animated films set within The Matrix universe. All are interesting and well animated, but a few are stellar.

There’s one created by Shinichiro Watanabe, of cowboy beebop and samurai champloo (my personal favourite).

If you haven’t seen it, buy the dvd and watch it; if you have seen it, back me up!

Peace

animatrix rocks

back that matrix up, it's awesome.

the back and forth between ghost in the shell and the matrix gets its best iteration right here.

Not so much science fiction but I really enjoyed Deathnote.

Terra formar, valvrave,gundam00

dig this thanks

Terraformars (テラフォーマー, Terafōmā) are evolved humanoid cockroaches who live on Mars. They possess physical traits and skills that greatly surpass those of normal humans. They also appear to be somewhat intelligent and have a natural hatred for humans; much like how humans hate cockroaches.

7g of dried psilocybe cubensis in pure darkness

yes im on season 7

Kaiba does the job.

Finished kaiba the other night from this recommendation. Thought it was class, trippy as fuck.

I love the premise here with the mind-body interchange but its really hard for me to get past the drawing. It seems more like something out of Spain in the 1930s than Anime.

Rick n morty.

Agreed

Getting through Parasyte on Netflix. Enjoying it, worth a look in my opinion!

Was about to say this, superb Anime!!

Also, an oldie but a classic is "The guyver" bio booster armour!!!

Lmao the guyver!! My first anime, fucking loved it. Might have to give it a rewatch.

Do it mate, remember there's a few versions so go for mega 24 odd episode one. :)

not sure it qualifies as science fiction - but! try to watch it when high when high.

DOROHEDORO

i'd love to hear from you when you do.

Dorohedoro is fucking class. Watched the first season twice (high) then read the entire manga.

Deathnote was good, so was One Punch Man. Terror in Residence was really good too. And I quite liked Knights of Sidonia. Or just watch Akira and Ghost in the Shell and be done with it :)

Space dandy. Some really good episodes to watch stoned especially the first few.
Love death robots good shout.
Saiki k. Didn't watch stoned but really enjoyed it, might give it another look myself.

Non SciFi recommendation would be Kakegurui, if you haven't watched it watch it stoned it's really good. It's about gambling and girls that leak a lot of fluid.
Also 'close enough' is quite good to watch stoned from the makers of the regular show but for adults.
All should be on Netflix.

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

Thanks for the tip. It should be cool just based on the fact that he did Samurai Jack. And Ive found out a movie version was made and even submitted to oscars (fck oscars tho!).. Nice!!

Sci fi anime faves:
Noein (short series based on quantum physics theory),
Gintama (comedy anime partly set in space),
Ergo proxy (short dystopian series in futuristic world),
Inuyashiki (Old man becomes a weaponized cyborg and you follow his story),
Parasyte (High school kid gets infected by an alien parasyte),
And last but not least!
Psycho pass, it has 3 seasons and about 5 movies on the same world. A world which is monitored by an expert crime a.i. program, people get a hue which shows how likely to commit crime you will be, it's hard to explain but definitely my favourite sci fi series for a while.

Castlevania on Netflix is awesome! Not really sci-fi but the art style is great and a nice spin on an old tale. I binge watched 3 seasons in like 3days lol

There is an onion (only accessible by tor) fork of little biggy that will work,

http://societywcowsoak6.onion

Ha...that's mad, just went and looked at that - it's the same but different! Crazy.

How do I get a reference code to send for somebody to join LB

just click "share" anywhere and you get a personal link to that content.

You just have to share something on lb, it can be a post or an item or a person, even your own page has share buttons on it. The link generated has your reference code encrypted into it.

Cheers bud.

Thanks for the explanation :) cheers

What if I've received that message long time ago and didn't even noticed?

just hit up transaxe

If they accept responsibility, I'm suing.

Yes and smart sellers will see this as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Absolutely!

Pointless-unless it comes with independent testing.

A good start but let's think of the next step, some dealers gonna say anything to move product.

Random testing will "weed out" lies really fast.

Who is the tester and why are they trusted?

Yes a no trust system would be nice, a blockchain of testers but in the meantime there are many trustworthy testers out there with reports they publish for each test.

good shout!

I would never buy anything from a seller not willing to do this for any product, it's insanity.

absolutely

Great idea!

Pretty comprehensive list of tested vaped in the link

I highly recommend the Kuvana and Select carts from Sayno2drugs, on a different level to all the other carts I've tried

Heh this was a good one, like a Compuserve terminal

Hey biggaz
I used the minitel during years as a good french; but they never improved the technology and it remained fucking slow but wasfunny...
I still have one somewhere...

so not so different from orange's service today?

So true ?

Haha thanks for that. Reminds me of my first foray into the web dialing into BBS in the US to play doom 1 against people around my area.

LB gives of a similar vibe as those early BBSs.

I would just like to add my thoughts if I may Thom on your thread

I think everyone in the world has something they are addicted to...which could be ANYTHING ... edible or not ... drama addicts are best in groups with others who are of the same ilk, just like a hobby club or something.

I am addicted to nature, and cheese ! ... I could not be indoors for to long, also was addicted to being alone...so literally a human can be addicted to anything...best leave everyone to it ... and just worry about you and yours. Addictions come and go. Some take a hold of you. And others are just a 'binge' session that caused the addiction etc

As for anger... I would like to say that if you do not feel anger after grief... it can lead to severe depression... anger is a natural emotion, that is often not 'allowed' .... BUT ... after grief and sorrow and loss...there is an anger period that must be embraced...so that it does not turn inwards, then comes the peace and understanding...but if anger is not tolerated (even in natural circumstances) then we are heading for a very mentally ill planet. Anger must be safely expressed so that the healthier emotions/feelings can surface...and set the brain straight !

I also recently found out that Tinnitus (that ringing in the ears) causes depression and anxiety, to the point where millions are seeking help through the mental hospitals, because of low funding for research into Tinnitus.

I have it... and it drives me mad sometimes... there is no known cure at the mo... I have learned to live with it...and now I barely notice I have it... last week the estimate was 3.6 million sufferers in the UK alone ... who have no where to turn. As very little funding for them to find a cure.

I would like to hear from anyone else who has any solutions for this, or something that works for them in order to cope with it. I have done alot of research over the years...but it would be great to hear from real people about this ?

Just thought I would mention that briefly, as it may help some people understand what they are going through!

:)

its helped in an abstract way because its good general advice that comes from a good place. thank you.

dr zaius..thank you, yes that was my exact intentions, for something that I wrote to have some value to someone out there :)

Ok, this will sound weird but sometimes it said to be an energy download think of from nature etc so when you first hear or notice, say oh that another download of light/information/energy etc, then I always think is it safe lol like a computer would but trust and allow it it’s only sound and energy try to absorb it into your body. I am not undermining how bad it is, if someone told me to allow my migraines I would cry!, but I have no choice but to surrender when it gets bad. I know it can be very different how people experience it and also I believe with something like this different things work for different people, so don’t get discouraged if you have to try a few things, I also love homeopathy for anything subtle like the senses as they are delicate and so is homeopathy, I personally would say you don’t need to see someone, it’s so gentle you can’t do harm if it’s wrong like with regular meds, I research the homeopathic remedy and buy it online, same with tinctures, flower remedies etc, they can’t really hurt esp in suggested doses and are gentle and natural like our own bodies :) it is like magic tho.. stuff only works if you believe in it. I really hope you find something, my kids toys are at a pitch I’ve turned off mentally.. people always say, isn’t that driving you mad.. and I’m like what!? I don’t even hear it ❤️

not weird, word

sometime i think this

seriously

Thank you all for the feedback guys, I do appreciate it.

No show from the cops for a second day in a row... not sure what to think at this point. My buddy says he doubts they'll ever come back.

From what I am able to gather, this is a package with like 2g sample pack that got lost in the mail about a month ago or so... I'm really confused as to why they are even bothering to stop by in the first place tbh....

looks like they picked the wrong bigga to fuck with :) glad youre ok and thanks for updating us.

Yeah man...why??? I can't believe that they can actually dedicate resources to this kind of thing...seeing as they give 'cannabis' warnings in most boroughs which mean jack shit you would think they could just send you a letter or something! Must be shit just waiting not knowing if they will come back or not...

Ah man, keep us posted, heads want to know that the E to the pix is in the clear, one love man, fuck the feds.

Haha thanks! No cops yesterday either... I’m guessing they were just checking a box and wont be back. Hope so anyway =)

Damn Epix. Just catching up on it all now mate. I was wondering where you got to. Sorry you been put in this situation, it’s my worst nightmare, especially with the straight mrs thing. The cops should be pretty occupied with corona, short staffing etc. Keep us posted and Good luck mate.

I'd claim ignorance. No order history so they can't prove you purchased it. You're not responsible for the contents of a parcel, even if your name is on it. They're not gonna waste more time trying to prove otherwise. They probably just have to follow up on it, tick the box

strength bigga never forget you are right. thanks for absorbing this one for the rest of us.

Let this be a timely reminder to all LB sellers: Stealth, stealth, stealth is the most important thing, above all other factors.

No stealth = No wealth.

Opinions vary, but I vote for confusion, politeness and ultimately silence. The burden of proof is on them.

Very best of luck Epix. For what it's worth I think this will blow over and be forgotten about, but give it some time.

Also you never know, it could be about a stolen bicycle or local domestic dispute. Keep us updated.

curious what precautions people use for stealth buying.? eg browser used, vpn used.? tnks

Some stuff in here might be of use to you bud!

Last update on this until something actually happens.

Cops knocked up on Monday... it's now Saturday. Still haven't come back.

Here's hoping you never have to update this thread E. Good luck man.

Ah shit man...that's proper shit man...think it's going to get a few peeps on the edge of their chairs when the door goes for the next few weeks, been a few packs go missing as of late it seems...

Yeah, as discussed and surmised when I was pondering a (still...) missing pack last week I can't see that they can really do too much - I suspect that they are reaching even for a 'possession' charge if you have never even possessed it... obviously there are archaic rules in regards to use of the postal system etc but honestly... surely the feds and the courts are too busy for this shit?...

Obviously they don't have a warrant or they would already have been in and taken ya stash!! Looks like they just want to give you a stern telling off?...

Best I can say is what I intend to do if it happens.... invite them in for tea, explain how it is so much safer (and better!!) for me to purchase weed on the internet than in a car park and apologise for the archaic laws that require them to visit me and establish that I am indeed, not a society threatening criminal of any sorts...

Panda has suggested a mean looking ferret to hold during the process. I think this would help but I'm short on ferrets. And money. I spent all my money on dope. On Lb lol...

But, my underlying point I guess is that I have always found politeness and apologies go a long way with the feds...they just want to feel like they are in charge isn't it.... I plan to go yes sir I did order the weed, no sir I can't tell you where from, yes sir I will never do it again, no sir I promise....

Soon as the mother fuckers leave I will 100% make another order for NDD for at least a half oz. Fuck the feds. High til I die.

Sorry you got to sit and deal with it though man, keep us posted brother.

I know peeps are saying this is dumb, but it worked for Panda. I was thinking of basically leveling with them. I have a few different scenarios I’m ready to play, depending on what kind of sense i get from the feds.

Makes a lot of sense man...if the pack is addressed in your name (as it should be) then denial is just going to look pretty silly to a seasoned babylon...

On the other hand, an apology and an explanation that buying weed on the internet saves you exposure to all sorts of negativity encountered with buying weed 'on the street', along with a cup of tea, will likely keep them much more malleable...

Also, you don't want to offend their detective skills and get them all into trying to prove too much... then they would want to start looking for more evidence... never great...

Greet them with a smile. Give them tea. Say sorry. Say Bye. Give them the bird. Hit Lb for a celebratory NDD?...

haha, truth. I'm usually a good judge of character. I'll see what kind of lads they are. If they are out to bust asses or just being responsible cops. I used to live in the US... so I know a lot about shit cops lol

And yeah I think either way epix plays it, it should be okay.
I agree with you shed politeness does go a long way, they were more interested in playing with my dogs than having a go at me really after the first couple of minutes lol

100% support the holding of angry ferret.

stupid on too many levels to count and note your address is burned :(

Just deny all knowledge all buddy and say you know nothing of the parcel or the sender and it was sent to the wrong address. After all they have no proof other than the package itself

Not sure how I missed this topic mate, that blows man. Did anything come of this? Have you still been ordering stuff?

Thankfully nothing came from it, but what did come from it is a pissed off wife who isn't allowing me to order bud online lol. All the convincing I had to do with her on this being safe is out the window =/

But now with the lockdown... I might not have a choice but to get some again haha.

Do my eyes deceive me!? It can't be... haha welcome back from the hiatus buddy, good to see your name.

I know I said last update last time... however we are now 3 weeks from the original knock, still nothing.

I'm going to guess they aren't coming back at this point, so that's a HUGE weight off my shoulders. Hoping I'll be able to make a comeback here and start doing reviews and such again. Really missed my little biggars =(

Man, you're missed here - fuck the feds, if they had any real case or issue with you they would have been back - did they actually say anything to let you know it was about the weed or could it have been for something completely unrelated man??

Hey bud, yeah I miss this place too, damn shame. Wife isn't super excited about me buying again, but hopefully with time we can fix that =)

But my wife answered the door. She saw they had a mail parcel in an evidence bag... so we are assuming. I'm not ordering anything else illegal, so... I can't think of what else they would have been here about tbh.

But yes, still no cops. I still have about a half O left of all the massive stocks I had been collecting... so I'll be looking to cop (no pun intended) again soon.

You'll be fine to order again man, from trusted sources only though man like I'm doing, if you can get it past the Mrs that is, that's the real mission lol

Yo E - Ah got you man, so it weren't the drive by or the bank heist you did earlier in the year and forgot about or nothing then lol...

Ah, bless the women, they are what keeps us all upright and moving forward eh..ha ha... I can understand that man, must have been a shocker for her..

Given what's happening right now, think we can safely say it's very likely the whole case will disappear into the winds of time now...they have already spent too much time/money on it by coming round once!

Ah sweet dude, welcome back to the ordering decision nightmares!! Loads of choice on here at the moment - not sure how post is going to start treating us in the coming weeks but yeah, you know the squads on here, you know who packs the super-stealth... peace E

Yeah, I figure I'm sorted. Even without this absolute madness we are living in now I'd have been fine. I know the good ones, hopefully I'll be back to ordering in no time =)

Uk?

Yuuuuuup.

Hold your wrist out

Denying it may go against you, say “I don’t know what to say” repeatedly lol

Assume it’s only a wee or you wouldn’t be asking this question

Of course they didn't follow it up, no way they could make a charge stick, anyone could have ordered that for you. 'Really officer? I wander which one of my daft mates thought it would be a good idea to do that? I'll have stern words with my homies, don't want no one sending that stuff to me..' etc etc..

They are also not really interested in getting a customer - its the suppliers they want if they want anyone.

Sorry your misses got scared though, I'd have to do some mighty sweet talking if the boys in blue hassled my wife on our doorstep :)

Good your back, stay safe!

Yeah exactly, they were just ticking a box I'm guessing. But I do love the excuse there, it's not claiming ignorance, but a nice plausible story.

Yeah, we can't become citizens here for another 2 years... so she was SUPER SUPER pissed that I might have jeopardized that situation... so yeah, I wasn't the favorite person for a while.

Which vendor
Was it

Not one that's on here anymore, doesn't seem they ever took off... shame, the bud wasn't bad, was grown by him etc.

How did it go?

so far a bunch of nothing... not sure what to think.