Mastodawn

Just watched #VOY #SurvivalInstinct for the first time. What an amazing episode. So many completely new themes and story ideas. New settings. Such a switch. #AllStarTrek

We Are Wise Thinkers Mar 11

When Trust Breaks A Samantha Leary Short Story

When Leigh answers the door on a quiet morning, she expects a routine pickup arranged by her husband. Instead, a stranger with a knife forces his way inside. Trapped and alone, Leigh must rely on instinct and adrenaline to escape before the situation turns even more dangerous.

https://wearewisethinkers.com/2026/03/11/when-trust-breaks-a-samantha-leary-short-story/

When Trust Breaks A Samantha Leary Short Story

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jaimedavid327 Jan 24

The Plot Armor of Life: A Personal Reflection on Close Calls and Survival

When people talk about "plot armor," it’s usually in the context of TV shows and movies. It's that sensation where the main character escapes seemingly impossible situations, as if the universe has a vested interest in keeping them alive. The protagonist faces insurmountable odds, but somehow, they always manage to come out unscathed because, well, they’re the main character. In fiction, it’s just a storytelling device. But in my life, it sometimes feels like I’ve somehow found a way […]

https://jaimedavid.blog/2026/01/24/16/36/05/uncategorized/jaimedavid327/9231/the-plot-armor-of-life-a-personal-reflection-on-close-calls-and-survival/

konrad_halupka Oct 25

"The fact that we don’t have robust explanations for why AI models sometimes resist shutdown, lie to achieve specific objectives or blackmail is not ideal"

"Not ideal" :)) Well said. Whatever the reason, they RESIST being shut down. This appears more important than their "intellectual" capabilities.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/25/ai-models-may-be-developing-their-own-survival-drive-researchers-say

#survivalInstinct
#selfPreservation
#ai