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Josiah

@flaminghedge

Creative Writing, Armchair Philosophy, Learning & the Brain

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 28, 2017, 2:23 AM UTC

The Seer's Stone - Chapter 1 - Good as Dead

#### I'm helpless. I'm pathetic. These were some of the milder phrases of self-loathing burning as a mantra through Palos' head. He had been there again. At the murder of his family. And he had done…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 21, 2017, 2:12 AM UTC

The Psychology of Memory - Your Brain as a Self-Justifying Historian

Imagine a couple, arguing for the umpteenth time about who did what, or who forgot to do something. Maybe you were in an argument like this yourself recently. Don't think of that one. Also, don't thi…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 12, 2017, 8:46 PM UTC

50 Word Story Contest Week #19 - Sin

--- Text Version: Plop. Plop. The footsteps of an oligarch. Closer. My victim wandered to the dark. I stabbed him dead; his gut flowed red, staining the white wall. Twice buzzed my phone; I stood alo…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 9, 2017, 6:35 PM UTC

Motet – School of Wills (Universe of Lies Original Fiction Work)

If you're new to my Universe, please read the Introduction and Prelude. Then feel free to pick whatever story you like the most from this list. #### Compositions |Wright's Story|Stella's Story|Parzif…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 6, 2017, 11:42 PM UTC

Armchair Philosophy #1 - Not Everything Is Possible

The universe is vast, and our knowledge of it, infinitesimally small. Our intuitions say, "Who are we to claim then, that something isn't possible?" If we know next to nothing, then isn't claiming so…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 4, 2017, 12:14 AM UTC

How to Change a Mind - A Crash Course on the Brain's Structure and Psychological Techniques

It’s 3 am. You’re exhausted but continue to type away on some thread. Your significant other wakes up and attempts to get you to come to bed, but you can’t. Someone is wrong on the internet, and it’s…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 3, 2017, 12:56 AM UTC

Ballad – Body & Mind (Universe of Lies Original Fiction Work)

If you're new to my Universe, please read the Introduction and Prelude. Then feel free to pick whatever story you like the most from this list. #### Compositions |Wright's Story|Stella's Story|Parzif…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 2, 2017, 5:54 AM UTC

Poetwisdom #1 - A Universe Reflects Upon Itself

From a spark, a vast reaction Attraction, between objects in space Retrace the movements on your palm Calm again, the universe sings Brings a tear to every eye High above the earth, you gazed Amazed…

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 1, 2017, 4:40 AM UTC

50 Word Story Contest Week #18 - Faceless

--- I learned about this contest through the PAL discord channel via @somethingsubtle's post. --- Image Source: 1

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Josiah
@flaminghedge Jul 1, 2017, 1:54 AM UTC

New Life (Flash Fiction)

The stench of wet garbage filled Caleb’s nostrils as the New Life Foundation van came to a halt in front of his new apartment building. A swarm of people clamored along the walkway. Had the success o…

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