Author: cjtrowbridge
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Predator’s Gold by Philip Reeve
Predator’s Gold was an amazing sequel to Mortal Engines.I hope they continue the film franchise, because this book gets into even more interesting sociological perspectives on potential dystopian futures. We see a deeper dive into issues of classism and nepotism within social darwinism, and we also touch on the reality that people will always cheat…
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2019 Gear List: Exploring Shiftpod Alternatives
Last year, I took way too much stuff. This year, I am taking far less stuff and focusing on a smaller and more efficient footprint. Home v3 has about a quarter the footprint of Home v2. It’s not just about bringing less stuff, it’s about being more effective. Aluminet stretched over a small light-proof shelter…
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My mother told me Someday I would buy A galley with good oars Sail to distant shores
My mother told me Someday I would buy A galley with good oars Sail to distant shores
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Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Mortal Engines is the first book in a series which has long been on my radar. After seeing the movie, I decided to check out the books. It was an instant favorite. I think of this book as a very sociological form of cyberpunk. I would define cyberpunk as literature which contains technology being used…
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Geodesic vacuum chambers
Geodesic vacuum chambers / Fuller cloud nine Why the fuck do we not already have this!? A simple spherical container holding vacuum which acts as a superboyant balloon or skyhook.