there is this natural phenomenon in the world which is called "carcinization" which essentially is this evolution philosophy where overtime through different lineages, different species end up evolving into a crab. the evolution converges into crab-like features - independently and of massively disconnected species. this happens because, very colloquially and reductively [and for the sake of what I am trying to convey] is the peak body form. the most optimized evolutionary type ensuring the greatest survival and thriving benefits. from having more protection to having more wiggle room in the way they eat their food - a lot of factors affect this eventual evolution. this convergent evolution is also very much present in the digital world. there is this known often-imitated phenomenon known as the "youtuber voice" and what does that entail? that entails a person speaking in this very melodic singing voice as opposed to how they or anyone else might regularly speak. s...
The juxtaposition of societal disposition with the corrupting nature of power: A short Dark Souls 3 study
It's a recurring theme in a lot of art forms about power corrupting the greedy, the wealthy, and the sadistic people. There is no coincidence that this theme keeps repeating itself, it keeps repeating because it's true. Power indeed consumes, power indeed corrupts, so is the nature of power. But, the interesting thing to me about this is that these thematic events usually happen to the greedy, the privileged, and more often than not the wealthy people. Usually, it's a captivating plot, but Dark Souls 3 did something different and it's very riveting. To talk further about this, let me give some context. Dark Souls games usually revolve around a very basic plot, with the exposition being something like this: In the beginning, there was the age of darkness, where gigantic creatures like dragons ruled over the world. Eventually, a flame appeared which started engulfing the darkness with its bright light. The first finders of the flame also found inordinate power in it, and...