Myth Pilot

Myth Pilot explores the intersection of contemporary issues and mythological narratives, offering a deep dive into topics like free speech, media influence, war accounts, modern versus ancient societal contrasts, and the ramifications of hypothetical scenarios. It combines analysis, fiction, and cultural critique to reflect on social, political, and personal dynamics.

Media and Advertising Free Speech and Legal Issues Nuclear War and Global Power Shifts Historical Discoveries and Cultural Reflection Personal and Societal Values Connection with Nature War Experiences Mythology and Modernity Social Media Moderation Creative and Artistic Expression Literature Analysis Digital and Community Engagement

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The Fight For Anonymity: How to help Douglass Mackey and Preserve Free Speech

1316 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech
  1. Douglass Mackey, also known as Ricky Vaughn, is facing trial for posting satirical memes on Twitter and is charged with election interference.
  2. The DOJ is using an old law on violence to prosecute speech, setting a dangerous precedent for free speech in the US.
  3. Ways to help include donating to his legal defense, contacting Congress, and raising awareness about the case to protect free expression.

Total Nuclear Death

1257 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
📰 News War Survival Government Predictions
  1. Nuclear War Simulator provides insight into the devastating impacts of a nuclear conflict.
  2. Surviving a nuclear war would lead to a vastly different world, with changes in demographics, government, and society.
  3. Post-nuclear world powers are likely to shift, with countries like China, Japan, and India emerging as key players.

Hippopotamus

786 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🎭️ Culture Society Relationships Behavior
  1. A wealthy man named Carlos humiliated his girlfriend by calling her a hippopotamus.
  2. Despite not being overweight, Carlos's insult of 'hippopotamus' was deemed as an outrage.
  3. Carlos's behavior led to a rift between two wealthy families in Spain.
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Vignette: Numberless Herds

746 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
📚 Literature Nature Imagination Heritage
  1. The author encounters a massive herd of reindeer in a dream-like setting
  2. The herd is described as numbering around nine million animals, part of even larger herds in the region
  3. The experience evokes a deep sense of wonder and connection to nature

Vignettes: War #2

687 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Literature
  1. The American soldier had a deep love for Baghdad and was highly skilled in his patrols.
  2. His intensity and passion for war faded upon returning home to the United States.
  3. He struggled with adjusting to peace and normal life after his deployments.

Vignettes: War #3

628 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🌐 International War Military Investigation Operations
  1. Captain Price transformed a struggling company into a top-performing unit through rigorous training and leadership.
  2. Captain Price conducted unauthorized missions on deployment, sparking a major investigation.
  3. There were rumors that Captain Price's missions involved search patterns and interrogations, hinting at a secretive agenda.

Vignettes: War

628 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
📚 Literature War Fiction Short Stories Development Narrative
  1. The author aims to publish more content regularly, mixing fiction and non-fiction.
  2. The author plans to share short little posts and vignettes to engage readers and improve writing practice.
  3. The vignette shared is a mix of fact and fiction about a soldier's experience with a State Department official in Iraq.

How to Support Myth Pilot

609 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Creation Mythology Fiction Analysis Social movements
  1. The writer is opening paid subscriptions for their newsletter to support their work.
  2. The content provided by the writer is currently free for everyone, but subscriptions are a way to support further creations.
  3. The writer's work includes fiction, cultural analysis, and proposals, aiming to delve into myths, theories, and actions for social understanding and change.

Vignette: Love Crusade

511 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Poetry
  1. In the ruins of old America, a sensitive young men's army marches for love and glory
  2. The crusade for love manifests as rituals and gatherings in mythic America
  3. The march symbolizes the beginning of new Great Houses ruling the world

How to Use Twitter's Community Notes

452 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Moderation Twitter Online community
  1. Twitter's Community Notes is a powerful open-source moderation system for Twitter users.
  2. Community Notes are small blocks of text that appear beneath tweets, offering additional context and clarification.
  3. Participating in the Community Notes system can help hold major public figures and media organizations accountable for their statements.

My first podcast

353 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🎙 Podcasts Interview Conversation
  1. The author had a deep conversation with thiccoq for their first podcast.
  2. Sharing work with the world allows dreams to grow and become stronger.
  3. Engaging with readers and listeners can help sustain the author's vision.

Guest post on Karlstack

216 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Free speech Election interference
  1. The guest post on Karlstack is about the legal abuses in the Douglass Mackey meme case.
  2. Douglass Mackey was known for the pro-Trump account 'Ricky Vaughn' and was charged with 'election interference' by the DOJ.
  3. The guest post was published by Paulos and is available on the Karlstack platform.

Uncomfortable Discoveries

1218 implied HN points • 14 Dec 21
  1. In 1972, the Riace Bronzes were discovered by an amateur diver off the coast of Riace in Calabria, Italy.
  2. The sculptures depict two heavily muscled warriors in martial contrapposto, embodying the ideal physique of the ancient Greeks and representing the culture's mastery of art, metal-casting, and physical development.
  3. The Riace Bronzes provoke fascination and discomfort among contemporary observers, symbolizing power, male beauty, and a societal program of physical and artistic unity from ancient Greece.

Do You Still Believe in Rome?

216 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🎭️ Culture History
  1. The post discusses the idea of believing in Rome and entering the Eternal City.
  2. It mentions women keening and rose petals while heading to the temple of Mars Ultor.
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Myth Pilot in The Asylum III

275 implied HN points • 19 Aug 22
  1. The post is sharing a manifesto called 'Thoughts for a Vitalist Art Movement.'
  2. The manifesto discusses how taste originates from the body and influences creativity.
  3. It emphasizes the importance of developing bodily sense and creative spirit to overcome current cultural challenges.

Daybreak

373 implied HN points • 06 Dec 21
  1. Dreamt of carrying the body of Christ, felt doubt and shame, but also experienced compassion.
  2. Realized the burden of carrying a dead god versus the Living God.
  3. Struggled with the idea of carrying the Living God after seeing his face.

Data used in nuclear war piece

58 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Simulation
  1. The author wanted to understand the impact of a theoretical nuclear war on voter demographics
  2. Access to geographic data by locality required decoding binary files from a game simulator
  3. To access specific data for research, the author wrote a script to extract the needed information