Depending on your beliefs, you might not agree with me, but...

Humans didn't just start flying at the snap of some fingers.

They had to acquire the DNA of those organisms who could fly, and, well, flies are easier to capture than birds, so..

Three easy words.

One hell of a challenge.

Counterpoint: Those who fly start by crawling.

> Continue to be consistent [...]

So... what if that's the process I'm trying to get to?

Nope.

You do not belong.

You lost the money, sure.

But the people who do always ask "Should I tell my wife?" or "How do I tell my partner??!?!?!".

This last requirement is why your admission to the guild has been delayed.

Oh, I am very aware!

I've wanted a better shape than "lazy fat round ass", for way too many years. I've only started (and very recently), so it's going to be a journey.

Observation is an action.

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There are too many false dichotomies today. Hell, this isn't even a dichotomy. Observing is an action, so it's part of the action group -- just one side!

Death and taxes...

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Death and taxes...

Who's WiFi do you think OP is using to make the post?!

To the options, to the calls!

Till the sweat drips down your balls!

Down these thetas crawl!

I had to remove the export=download part of the URL. I'll check it out later. Thanks!

In attempting to open the Dark Theme link anonymously:

> The page isn’t redirecting properly > >An error occurred during a connection to drive.google.com. > > This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.

Tracking the users grabbing the files?

I'll pass. Thanks for trying though!

WSB enters the chat

Oh my, Alantis, that's quite a kickstand your sportin' there!

Every rule has an exception, except this rule.

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Naaawwh...

Periods don't count. That's like... so many characters taken up by tweets! How else am I going to impersonate Elon Musk on Twitter??

Don't tell John Plant.

Yes.

One needs to identify what defines the worth, how to assess the worth, and how to ascribe one's self to that identity and assessment. That takes rules, guidelines, et cetera, in order to make the "worth" mean something.

Sure, the rule could be "I exist, therefore I have worth.". But.. that's a rule.

"Mr. Musk, I hear the CEO position is open. I hereby tender this hastily drawn-in-crayon resume... or is it.. CV.. I don't know.. but for your consideration. Thanks!"

Well, I'm not sure you can actually delineate here. First off, the progressing space agency wouldn't be a progressing one if it hasn't made any accomplishments (funding would dry up quick without any promising research), and it would have to have leading figures to even get any kind of initial funding in the first place, whether or not they are/have had space related careers or are the source of funding the venture/agency.

On the other hand, an already-accomplished space agency doesn't mean you can't have the potential to become one if it's leading figures, especially as it talent moves on to other ventures or retirement.

Doing space things requires non-space financial clout, and that doesn't come with a greenhorn straight out of university or college. They may have grand plans and ideas, but... they are yet not established in the community sufficient enough to command the kinds of funds required to start a space agency on their own. Therefore, even a progressing space agency has to have accomplishments under its belt with figures capable of leading the agency to its current situation.

I think the question can be phrased better.

> Would you rather work in a space agency or a space venture?