Saturday Potpourri
Mortality, bodily death = the second deathDrastic reduction of mortality= death of the second death= death squared= (death)2(Death)2 leads to dissolution of social organization= death of the establishmentDeath of the establishment leads to spiritual death= loss of capacity to engage in behaviors essential to species survival= the first deathTherefore:(Death)2 = the first death
What does this all mean? Universe 25 Is the concept that Utopia is impossible as, without outside interference, our society would loose interest in itself and fall apart. With everything provided for us, the perfect society would stagnate and, within a number of generations, dissolve into barbarity and terminal disinterest. Universe 25 is a concept about over crowding written by John B. Calhoun, and is a very interesting, if terrifying concept.
If you're anything like myself, you'll find your mind consumed with the concept and want to force players into this terrifying reality via the medium of roleplaying. Who needs alien masterminds, or Arch-Liches, when you can let humanity itself be the enemy in your game.
Very very interesting stuff.
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