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This Capsule is a collection of articles, thoughts, and discoveries that spark my curiosity and ignite my imagination. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of ideas, writings and gemlog posts, each one a facet of the things that fascinate me.
Whether you're drawn to the same interests or simply enjoy exploring new ideas, I invite you to delve into this ever-expanding collection. Perhaps you'll find a new gem to add to your own collection of knowledge, or maybe you'll inspire me to explore a new facet of this captivating world.
So, buckle up, fellow Geminaut! Let's embark on a journey of discovery together.
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The early web, envisioned as an "information superhighway," promised a world of boundless knowledge at our fingertips. Today, however, that vision feels more like a dystopian reality show. Corporations have colonized the digital landscape, their primary interest not in fostering connection or intellectual pursuit, but in harvesting user data for the sake of monetization.
Content, once the king of this digital realm, has been relegated to a mere serf. Websites are choked with intrusive scripts, relentless tracking, and an ever-escalating arms race of pop-up ads. The act of reading has become a constant battle, information a prize buried beneath layers of commercial clutter.
This is where Gemini emerges as a beacon of hope. It's a return to the core principle of the web: the primacy of content. Here, stripped-down documents called "gemtexts" reign supreme. Simple formatting and a focus on text ensure a distraction-free reading experience. User data becomes irrelevant; there are no cookies to track, no analytics to measure.
In this sanctuary, "Geminauts" can craft their works without the pressure to conform to an algorithm or the temptation to exploit user attention spans. Readers, in turn, can engage with ideas without the constant bombardment of the modern web.
Gemini is not about flashy graphics or multimedia fireworks. It's about rediscovering the joy of the written word, the elegance of a well-crafted argument, the power of an idea to captivate without coercion. It's a return to the essence of the web, a space where content is king once more.
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=>gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/wp.cgi/view?The+Long+Earth The Long Earth : Stephen Baxter & Terry Pratchett
This one has been on my bookshelf for about 10 years! Finally dusted it off (literally) and decided to dive into the Long Earth Universe.
=>gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/wp.cgi/view?The+First+Fifteen+Lives+of+Harry+August The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August : Claire North
Received this one Christmas from a family member. Felt like cracking open something a little different.
=>log/2024/0007.gmi 2024-05-23 ➡️ A Rediscovery Through Legacy: The Allure of Vinyl
=>log/2024/0006.gmi 2024-05-17 ➡️ Uncaging the Self
=>log/2024/0005.gmi 2024-05-06 ➡️ My Enduring Love Affair with Linux
=>log/2024/0004.gmi 2024-05-04 ➡️ Lagrange: A Gem for Exploring Gemspace
=>log/2024/0003.gmi 2024-05-04 ➡️ Is Modern Development Slowing Us Down?
=>log/2024/0002.gmi 2024-05-03 ➡️ Tech: A Tool, Not a Tyrant
=>log/2024/0001.gmi 2024-05-02 ➡️ Stoicism & the Paradox of Seneca
These are more short-form, personal reflections, not strictly in TinyLog format.
Random junk goes here. If it's empty, that's a good sign.
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