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Ok here's a few:
- Any sufficiently advanced work is indistinguishable from play
- Any sufficiently advanced domain is indistinguishable from any other
- Any sufficiently advanced haircut is indistinguishable from general neglect
Snowclone Fork Challenge
Maybe VGR, as the instigator and ringleader of the nascent Blygger movement, should start throwing out some challenges? That can all help us get to know each other’s vibe?
Here’s a simple challenge that I think might be a fun way to get a feel for pins and forks. Write a pithy aphorism with a challenge to people to make a snowclone of it, and pin at least 1 version. Then people can fork the pin, edit suitably, and pin their own version, allowing more forks and pins.
Worked example:
- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic (Clarke)
- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from nature (Karl Schroeder)
- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from play (Seb Paquet)
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