Compilation Of Random Kim’s Lines Where He Sounds A Little More Upbeat Than Usual (amused, Excited,

I'll just post this in case anyone wants a good ref!

there was a great study a few years that went into the whole "ppl online are bigger jerks than irl cuz theres a virtual wall and no repercussions" and the researchers were expecting to see that be the case but it turns out that people who were really angry or argumentative online were also found to just be assholes in person and people who were pretty patient and nice online were found to be patient and nice in real person as well

and it just debunked that whole cynical idea that people will naturally be mean if theres no punishment for it

MAPPING REVACHOL (2.0)

Back in July of 2024, I was incredibly inspired by the project Mapping Revachol by Map Max and wanted to continue on with an attempt of my own. The canon map we're given felt out of date and more than a little incongruous with what we're told in-game, and being both an avid fanfic writer and compulsive visualizer, I really wanted to be able to see Revachol in my mind's eyes.

So, taking inspiration from both Map Max's attempt, as well as meticulously combing through in-game dialogue (with the help of my intrepid friend and far more meticulous researcher than I, @spine-y) we scoured Fayde for any and all directional references to the different districts of Jamrock, East and West Revachol, and everything that lay beyond. (Shoutout to the MoralIntern questline, that one came in clutch).

I took a few liberties with district placement, especially because the wiki also seems to contradict a few things we're told in the game. You may not agree with my choices, and I'm open to suggestions! I may not make any changes anytime soon because this took forever, but I also welcome any other attempts to map Revachol!

(The red line that cuts through Central Jamrock and Faubourg is Boogie Street!)

Included below is my initial sketch before I realized that doing this in markers and microns would actually be the death of me, and then some of the early screenshots of trying to figure out what the hell the 8-81 would actually look like and how to make it make sense.

Does it make perfect sense? No! I'm not a cartographer; I'm a fanartist. I'd much rather draw men dicking each other down nasty style. But this was an incredibly fun project that only took me... only six months to complete.

I hope you enjoy!

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I NEED YOU.  YOU CAN KEEP ME ON THIS EARTH. BE VIGILANT. I LOVE YOU.

kim “cover them up slut” kitsuragi

and here it be

Memory Hacks: Neuroscience Behind Efficient Memory Techniques

Memory is an elusive neural process concerning the interaction of various parts of the brain, neural tracts, and neurotransmitters. Considering popular memory hacks, we have learned how such techniques used structures and mechanisms of the brain in their own way to make the information more available. Let's carefully look into eight memory hacks and why they work on a neuroscientific level.

The Memory Palace Technique and the Hippocampus: The so-called Memory Palace, or method of loci, in its overall functioning relies on the brain's spatial memory system, enlisting primarily the hippocampus. The hippocampus is placed within the medial temporal lobe and plays a vital role in producing and retrieving spatial and episodic memories. This particular area was more significant for our ancestors with regard to orientation and mapping of their environment, a skill directly related to survival. When you visualize putting things in places you know well, your hippocampus is associating the spatial memory of that place with more abstract information you want to remember. Such an association results in a strong memory trace, since spatial memory is more robust and resilient. The technique also engages the parahippocampal gyrus, which processes visual-spatial context, thereby facilitating retrieval by mentally "walking" through the familiar place.

The Spacing Effect and Synaptic Plasticity: The spacing effect, otherwise known as spaced repetition, is based upon synaptic plasticity, which means the strengthening of synapses through repeated activity. So, when something is reviewed over a longer period of time, it strengthens the neural pathways related to that memory. This reinforcement happens during consolidation, a process heavily supported by the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Each time the information is revisited, it causes long-term potentiation-a process whereby repeated stimulation of neurons strengthens synaptic connections. LTP simply makes it easier for those neurons involved in that memory to fire together simultaneously, therefore creating a stronger memory pathway. Such periodic reinforcement will enable the memory to move from short-term to long-term storage and thus set it firmly in the neocortex for long-term recall.

Visualization and Multi-Sensory Memory Encoding: Visualization techniques capitalize on multi-sensory memory encoding to engage not just the hippocampus but also the occipital lobe for visual processing and the fusiform gyrus involved in object and face recognition. Transposing these more abstract pieces of information into vivid mental images through visualization naturally creates a deeper sensory trace, which the brain favors and finds easier to remember. When we visualize, neurons in the visual and sensory cortex fire in patterns that resemble actual sensory experience; detaied and richly encoded memory representations are thus built. This multisensory approach will include the amygdala if there is an emotional component of the visualization, thus forming emotionally laden memories which are even easier to recall because of their strength in memory consolidation.

Teaching or Explaining and the Role of Elaborative Rehearsal: Teaching others or explaining increases retention due to elaborative rehearsal, where the new information is related to the knowledge that already exists. This strongly engages the prefrontal cortex, an area involved in comprehension and planning, along with association cortices that integrate sensory information from multiple regions. Every time you teach something or explain it, you are retrieving information and reorganizing it in your own words. This practice not only reinstates the neural circuits transporting the information but also allows neuroplasticity to be reinforced through reshaping and strengthening synapses participating in this retrieval process, hence making that memory more accessible later. Teaching arouses the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and, in turn, enhances both comprehension and memory encoding.

Mnemonics, Rhymes, and the Temporal Lobes: Mnemonics, especially those with a rhyme or rhythm, enlist auditory processing centers in the temporal lobes. The auditory cortex of the brain is highly tuned for patterns in sound; for this reason rhythm and rhyme are memorable. Angular gyrus and superior temporal gyrus, both implicated in language processing, are activated when mnemonics are used to encode information as sequences or patterns. The repetition within mnemonics and rhymes strengthens sequential memory by evoking the ability with which the brain is particularly adept: remembering information in order. This systematic encoding, thus, has the potential to support the linkage of abstract information with identifiable auditory patterns and enhance recall. Moreover, the cingulate gyrus, involved in the distribution of attention, could further enhance this by focusing and encoding these rhythmic patterns as memories of items.

Diet, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Health: Nutrition can have a variety of impacts on memory and cognition, from neurotransmitters to structure. Some nutrients are precursors to neurotransmitters studied as influencing cognition. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter associated with learning and memory and whose synthesis depends on choline intake. Food containing high amounts of choline, such as egg and fish, should provide an adequate supply for the synthesis of acetylcholine in the basal forebrain. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential for neuronal membrane health and ensure that signals between neurons are well transmitted. Antioxidants from fruits and vegetables reduce oxidative stress in the brain, which protects against cognitive decline and promotes neuroplasticity. Adequate nutrition maintains neurotransmitter function & structural integrity in memory regions such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, promoting overall cognitive resilience and facilitating higher memory capacity.

Source: Memory Hacks: Neuroscience Behind Efficient Memory Techniques

And a close-up because the file is like GIANT

join the movement

idk who this officer is but she reeks and is putting the entire case in jeopardy, could never imagine myself tolerating this sort of conduct;

Disco Sapphics Zine:

Gumroad

DISCO ELYSIUM - WHAT IF WOMEN THO

LEAFLET OF MUTUAL LONGING, POORLY MANAGED - 46 pages of emotional malpractice committed by middle-aged sapphic women. Held together by sheer

calling...

calling...

still calling...

...

Then, the ocean breaks.

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Alternative caption: noooo girl where you goinnng aha