#synapse 19 | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

theotherwesley · 3 months

Text

Here is what I am learning: Sometimes, one finds oneself in the unenviable position of being, say, in one's 30's, looking back at work you did when you were 19, or at work from current talented 19 year olds, and thinking "wow, why is this better than the stuff I've been struggling to do during a long dry spell?" There is nothing particularly unique about being a young adult (except maybe energy/time) that makes a person good at doing stuff they're working hard at. At 19 many people, probably including yourself, were in college, amongst peers, being exposed to new things, making cross-disciplinary connections, thinking critically, practicing with the intent of improving, actively using your brain and building synapses, and ideally being encouraged to do so while in a stable environment. The missing ingredient is not Youth or Talent-- it's regular brain exercise and not trying to be creative in a vacuum. Your brain can start working out at any time, it's not stuck where it is. Read long stuff, research something that interests you, engage with a topic outside of your current level expertise that you have to work to understand, watch something older than you are, talk to someone on a regular basis, practice something without the intent to share it. Don't try to do it all overnight. Sleep on it. The flexibility comes back, I promise. It's a recovery process and works the same as any other recovery process.

#lifeblogging #'But ADHD/ANXIETY/AUTISM/FATIGUE!!' yes me too very much. don't worry you can also do this! if the desire is there you can do this.#if the desire is NOT there-- rest and take care bud you can come back to brain improvement when you're ready #it's not a sin to lie dormant and just survive when you need to #my point is don't give up on having a good brain and making good art just because you're older now and have been goin through it #this post is about the thing that the post is about

216 notes · View notes

euxellis · 7 months

Text

In the autumn of his blood, he will siphon your hurt to a child dying of thirst; the only inheritance of worth in the village of your synapses. But—for now—he’s still your boy. Sweet little wreck. Check the room you’ve locked him in. Insomiac, Saeed Jones

The Other Side of the Bed, Bhavya Kaushik // Prime Defenders, Season 2 Episode 32 // alocasiasea on Twitter // Prime Defenders. Season 1 Episode 24 // Telemachus, Ocean Vuong // Ordinary People, Judith Guest // Prime Defenders, Season 1 Episode 19 // Hour Between Dog & Wolf, Saeed Jones // Prime Defenders, Season 1 Episode 19 // Interview with Richard Siken, Green Linden Press // Last Portrait as Boy, Saeed Jones // Prime Defenders, Season 1 Episode 19 // Prime Defenders, Season 2 Episode 32 // Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell // Prime Defenders, Season 1 Episode 19 // The Last Of Us, Episode 9 // Prime Defenders, Season 1 Episode 19

#hyperfocused for like 3 hours on this btw #i need to go lay down for a bit now #they make me feel crazy #jrwi prime defenders #ashe winters #mark winters #web weave #webweaving #on fathers #on sons

301 notes · View notes

monsterblogging · 1 month

Text

Okay Pacific Rim fandom, it's time to talk about the feedback cradle.

So, you know these things, right? This is the upper part of the Pilot Motion Rig, that whole thing rangers stand in to control the Jaeger.

(Screencap from quiteunlikely.net)

So I need you to pay attention to this part:

(Screencap from cap-that.com)

This is the feedback cradle.

So what's it do?

The novelization calls it a "full-spectrum neural transference plate." The feedback cradle is responsible for transferring the pilots' nerve impulses to the Jaeger, which controls its movements.

But that's not all it does. The feedback cradle also collects sensory data from the Jaeger's body to provide tactile feedback to the pilots through their circuitry suits - the black inner layer of their drivesuits.

The first layer, the circuity suit, was like a wetsuit threaded with a mesh of synaptic processors. The pattern of processor relays looked like circuitry on the outside of the suit, gleaming gold against its smooth black polymer material. These artificial synapses transmitted commands to the Jaeger’s motor systems as fast as the pilot’s brain could generate them, with lag times close to zero. (Page 16)

Why? Travis Beacham explained on his blog:

Being able to "feel" the Jaeger is critical to driving it. Consider a conventional remote-controlled robot hand holding a full styrofoam cup. For the operator, it's really difficult to judge how hard to hold the cup without spilling or crushing it because you're getting no feedback from the hand. So the Jaegers' control system was engineered so that the pilots' minds would get sensory input from the Jaeger itself. This sensory awareness of the mech's physical environment makes it a lot easier to keep their balance and coordinate a variety of complex moves and tasks.

A lot of people are unaware that this exists because it's not explicitly mentioned in the movie. But it's absolutely part of the story. This is why Raleigh screams when Knifehead stabs Lady Danger's arm, and when Raiju rips Lady Danger's arm off. He's receiving sensory input through the feedback cradle.

(And no, getting severe sensory feedback doesn't cause the pilots actual bodily harm. What messed up Raleigh's arm happened well after Knifehead stabbed Lady Danger's arm, sometime between getting ready to fire the I-19 Plasmacaster at Knifehead and walking the Jaeger back to shore.)

#pacific rim #pacific rim 2013 #jaeger #jaegers #jaeger tech #pacific rim lore #feedback cradle

12 notes · View notes

saintdark · 1 year

Text

xxGermanBodyShopxx

I have never written a fanfic before! Please be nice, constructive criticism and being rude are two very different things. This is VERY 18+. This chapter has nothing NSFW but several trigger warnings: Abuse, kidnapping, manipulation, age gap, reader is like 18-19 and Strade is like 30 somethin. Everyone is a little OOC, and gender!neutral reader! Also, not very long- still trying to convince myself to actually get out there.

xxGermanBodyShopxx: Hey, just checking in on you kiddo. Need to chat?

xxANONxx: Thanks Strade. Things at home feel like they’re kinda just getting worse but its okay. I don’t want to bother you with it.

xxGermanBodyShopxx: It sounds like it hasn’t gotten better in a while. You’re an adult, why don’t you just leave?

xxANONxx: I wouldn’t have anywhere to go, and my sisters... I can’t abandon them.

xxGermanBodyShopxx: He doesn’t target them, just you. You have me. You can live with me, you know that.

xxANONxx: I’m 3 hours out of your way, I couldn’t.

xxGermanBodyShopxx: Silly Hase. Of course, I’ll get you! You said theres a 711 nearby, correct?

xxANONxx: ..Yeah. Let’s do it.

We met online almost a year ago to this date, the abuse from home began picking up more and more as I turned 18. Online was truly my only escape, no work because no car. No car because no work. It’s such an unfair cycle, how is someone supposed to tooth and claw their way up in this world? That’s when I met Strade, meeting on a 18+ chat. It was sexual, scary stuff some would call it: discussing rape or cnc, blood play, knife play, rope, etc. It grew into genuine fondness and good conversation of unlike things, and most nights we would call or facetime of some sort. I felt so much less alone.

Those calls meant everything to me, he was very charming and outgoing, and I genuinely could never describe myself that way. He took the lead in every aspect, decisive and sure. He was stable and consistent. All I have ever wanted in a person, in life.

3AM at the Gas Station

The anxiety in my body was slowly but surely turning into some severe nausea, and shakiness. The gas station was practically empty aside from one older man and the young attendant who looked high out of his mind. “You’re a cutie! Whatcha doin’ in such a shady place pretty lady?” The older man shouts from around the small bend towards me. I freeze, I was too in my own noggin to even consider that someone might question why I was probably looking suspicious. “Oh-I uhm.” The front doorbell jingles and walks in Strade. It was surreal seeing him in person, and honestly, surprised he came. “Ah, sorry to keep you waiting Liebe. Picked us up some food for the drive back home!” My body finally relaxed as I heard and saw the familiar German, fast paced walking towards him, only to be pulled into a tight embrace. “Let’s go home.”

It's a long drive home, but conversation is smooth and it’s like nothing was different. He was still sweet, talkative, if anything he was just more intense. I tried to ignore the missing door handle, he works on cars, right? Maybe something happened and he couldn’t fix it today? I didn’t want to think of why he wouldn’t have fixed it before I got in the car. “So, Hase. There are several ground rules to you living within my home.” He pauses, waiting for a response but only met with a nod.

In exchange for not working and me taking care of you, housework, cooking, cleaning, and some other projects will be for you to do.

You’re going to be presented to the neighborhood as my fiancé. Play. The. Part.

You’ll need to learn some medical basics. Stitches, bandaging, splints, etc. Don’t ask questions.

Behave, do what I say, and I wont do anything to hurt you outside the bedroom, ok?

Where the fuck did this come from?! “I-I What? I thought..” he chortles. “Yeah. I’m sure you did. You were born to be controlled, and you will live that way too. You never were good at making choices for yourself, little hase.” I feel the connection in my synapses click. I felt safe with him because it wasn’t something I didn’t already know. I loved him because he’d think when I didn’t want to. He listened to gather more information to control, not for love. “I’m actually being VERY kind. You wanted out. I got you out, no? You’ll see, youll live quite well compared to… the others I bring home.” His tone was ice. I believed him. Still thought he was a motherfucker for that though.

#btd strade #btd #strade #boyfriend to death #btd2 #strade x reader #authorhaslotsofanxiety #the price of flesh #cw: gore #cw:kidnapping #cw:abuse #cw: manipulation

117 notes · View notes

science-lover33 · 8 months

Text

Unveiling the Marvels of Neurological Development 🧠✨

Hey, Tumblr fam! 👋 Today, let's embark on an exhilarating journey deep into the captivating realm of neurological development. 🌟 Buckle up because we're about to delve into the intricate science of how our brains come to life! 🧠💡

Embryogenesis Essentials:

Our journey begins during embryogenesis, the magical phase when the neural tube takes center stage. This seemingly simple structure holds the key to the brain's future complexity, as it gives rise to the brain and spinal cord. 🤯 Picture it as the canvas upon which the brain's masterpiece is painted. 🎨

But here's where it gets truly extraordinary—neurogenesis. Think of it as the birth of neurons, those remarkable cells forming our nervous system's building blocks. They multiply and differentiate, creating a neural orchestra that will play throughout our lives. ⭐️✨

Synaptic Wonders:

Fast forward to synaptogenesis—the symphony of the developing brain. Neurons extend their tendrils and engage in a breathtaking ballet of connection-making through synapses. 💃🕺 These connections aren't just beautiful; they're the basis of our cognitive abilities. These intricate connections that evolve with us make every memory, skill, and thought possible. 📚🧠

As if that's not mind-blowing enough, consider this: By the time you're a toddler, your brain has formed trillions of synapses! 😲

A Lifetime of Adaptation:

What's truly remarkable about the brain is its resilience and adaptability—neuroplasticity. This is the brain's way of staying forever young, constantly reshaping itself in response to experiences, learning, and even injuries. It's like a never-ending renovation project, sculpting our brains according to life's blueprint. 🏗️💡

So, whether you're fascinated by the intricacies of embryogenesis, the enchanting dance of synapses, or the resilience of neuroplasticity, remember that our brains are living works of art in constant creation. 🧠✨

Feel free to dive into these references to explore the scientific wonders behind neurological development! 📖🤓 Got questions? Drop 'em in the comments! Let's unravel the mysteries of the brain together. 🌌🤝

References

Kostović, I., & Judaš, M. (2010). Embryonic and fetal development of the human cerebral cortex. Brain Structure and Function, 213(6), 111-128.

Huttenlocher, P. R., & Dabholkar, A. S. (1997). Regional differences in synaptogenesis in the human cerebral cortex. The Journal of Comparative Neurology, 387(2), 167-178.

Thompson, B. L., & Levitt, P. (2018). The clinical-radiological spectrum of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The Journal of Pediatrics, 192, 16-19.

#science #biology #college #education #school #student #medicine #doctors #health #healthcare #neurons #neuroscience

18 notes · View notes

rastronomicals · 2 months

Audio

9:29 AM EST February 18, 2024:

Bush - “Synapse” From the album Razorblade Suitcase (November 19, 1996)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

–

#Bush #Razorblade Suitcase #Synapse

4 notes · View notes

covidsafehotties · 29 days

Text

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with short- and long-term neurological complications. The variety of symptoms makes it difficult to unravel molecular mechanisms underlying neurological sequalae after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Here we show that SARS-CoV-2 triggers the up-regulation of synaptic components and perturbs local electrical field potential. Using cerebral organoids, organotypic culture of human brain explants from individuals without COVID-19 and post-mortem brain samples from individuals with COVID-19, we find that neural cells are permissive to SARS-CoV-2 to a low extent. SARS-CoV-2 induces aberrant presynaptic morphology and increases expression of the synaptic components Bassoon, latrophilin-3 (LPHN3) and fibronectin leucine-rich transmembrane protein-3 (FLRT3). Furthermore, we find that LPHN3-agonist treatment with Stachel partially restored organoid electrical activity and reverted SARS-CoV-2-induced aberrant presynaptic morphology. Finally, we observe accumulation of relatively static virions at LPHN3–FLRT3 synapses, suggesting that local hindrance can contribute to synaptic perturbations. Together, our study provides molecular insights into SARS-CoV-2–brain interactions, which may contribute to COVID-19-related neurological disorders

#mask up #covid #covid 19 #covid isn't over #pandemic #covid conscious #long covid #covid is airborne #wear a mask #coronavirus

3 notes · View notes

compneuropapers · 9 months

Text

Interesting Papers for Week 33, 2023

Parametric control of flexible timing through low-dimensional neural manifolds. Beiran, M., Meirhaeghe, N., Sohn, H., Jazayeri, M., & Ostojic, S. (2023). Neuron, 111(5), 739-753.e8.

Dissociation in neuronal encoding of object versus surface motion in the primate brain. Bigelow, A., Kim, T., Namima, T., Bair, W., & Pasupathy, A. (2023). Current Biology, 33(4), 711-719.e5.

The presence of irrelevant alternatives paradoxically increases confidence in perceptual decisions. Comay, N. A., Della Bella, G., Lamberti, P., Sigman, M., Solovey, G., & Barttfeld, P. (2023). Cognition, 234, 105377.

A novel computational approach to pain perception modelling within a Bayesian framework using quantitative sensory testing. Drusko, A., Baumeister, D., McPhee Christensen, M., Kold, S., Fisher, V. L., Treede, R.-D., … Tesarz, J. (2023). Scientific Reports, 13, 3196.

Cerebellar control of a unitary head direction sense. Fallahnezhad, M., Le Mero, J., Zenelaj, X., Vincent, J., Rochefort, C., & Rondi-Reig, L. (2023). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(9), e2214539120.

Temporal derivative computation in the dorsal raphe network revealed by an experimentally driven augmented integrate-and-fire modeling framework. Harkin, E. F., Lynn, M. B., Payeur, A., Boucher, J.-F., Caya-Bissonnette, L., Cyr, D., … Béïque, J.-C. (2023). eLife, 12, e72951.

Illusory perception of visual patterns in pure noise is associated with COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs. Hartmann, M., & Müller, P. (2023). i-Perception, 14(1), 204166952211447.

Interplay between biochemical processes and network properties generates neuronal up and down states at the tripartite synapse. Joshi, S. N., Joshi, A. N., & Joshi, N. D. (2023). Physical Review E, 107(2), 024415.

Inversion of pop-out for a distracting feature dimension in monkey visual cortex. Klink, P. C., Teeuwen, R. R. M., Lorteije, J. A. M., & Roelfsema, P. R. (2023). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(9), e2210839120.

Intraparietal stimulation disrupts negative distractor effects in human multi-alternative decision-making. Kohl, C., Wong, M. X., Wong, J. J., Rushworth, M. F., & Chau, B. K. (2023).eLife, 12, e75007.

Bayesian inference in ring attractor networks. Kutschireiter, A., Basnak, M. A., Wilson, R. I., & Drugowitsch, J. (2023). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(9), e2210622120.

Energy-efficiency computing of up and down transitions in a neural network. Liu, X., Lu, L., Zhu, Y., & Yi, M. (2023). Journal of Neurophysiology, 129(3), 581–590.

Recurrent networks endowed with structural priors explain suboptimal animal behavior. Molano-Mazón, M., Shao, Y., Duque, D., Yang, G. R., Ostojic, S., & de la Rocha, J. (2023). Current Biology, 33(4), 622-638.e7.

Brainstem serotonin neurons selectively gate retinal information flow to thalamus. Reggiani, J. D. S., Jiang, Q., Barbini, M., Lutas, A., Liang, L., Fernando, J., … Andermann, M. L. (2023). Neuron, 111(5), 711-726.e11.

Brain State-Dependent Modulation of Thalamic Visual Processing by Cortico-Thalamic Feedback. Reinhold, K., Resulaj, A., & Scanziani, M. (2023). Journal of Neuroscience, 43(9), 1540–1554.

Mountains of memory in a sea of uncertainty: Sampling the external world despite useful information in visual working memory. Sahakian, A., Gayet, S., Paffen, C. L. E., & Van der Stigchel, S. (2023). Cognition, 234, 105381.

Inhibitory top-down projections from zona incerta mediate neocortical memory. Schroeder, A., Pardi, M. B., Keijser, J., Dalmay, T., Groisman, A. I., Schuman, E. M., … Letzkus, J. J. (2023). Neuron, 111(5), 727-738.e8.

Motor recalibration of visual and saccadic maps. Tyralla, S., Pomè, A., & Zimmermann, E. (2023). Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 290(1994).

Serial dependencies between locomotion and visual space. Wiesing, M., & Zimmermann, E. (2023). Scientific Reports, 13, 3302.

Subcortical encoding of summary statistics in humans. Zhao, Y., Zeng, T., Wang, T., Fang, F., Pan, Y., & Jia, J. (2023). Cognition, 234, 105384.

#neuroscience #science #research #brain science #scientific publications #cognitive science #neurobiology #cognition #psychophysics #neurons #neural computation #neural networks

8 notes · View notes

darthsuki · 5 months

Note

Lets go with 6, 7, 12, and 19!!!

6. What is your favorite type of art/fic? What genre/flavor/style?

I am a sucker for anything domestic, such as an established relationship where the reader/character and the dca already know each other really well—romantic or otherwise! Friends to lovers just hits the spot in that way!

Oooootherwise I really really love fics and art that explore a more slow-burn kinda thing, with some good tension here and there with obstacles for the reader/character to overcome—the realization that they have feelings, how to deal with those feelings, ect. Maybe just a touch of angst!

That said my overall love is quite broad, I’ve seen so many wonderful projects

7. What’s your favorite AU?

I love a lot, truly, though my overall experience with the broad range of bigger AUs is somewhat limited—in general I adore merfolk, vampire, and post-ruin domestic AUs a LOT

As for specifics, I cannot recommend enough the Fae AU/setting of @solar-synapse’s fic Star-Crossed. The writing is excellent and there’s a lot of complexity to the characters that warrant a re-read to get a full appreciation for the layers that are still going into it! Heed the tags and prepare for feels right to the gut, it’s excellent!

12. Thoughts on Eclipse?

I love him. I adore him. He deserves good sweet things and I will personally give him a hundred hugs a day.

Hilariously my first exposure to him was the Ruin DLC appearance, and the common fanon interpretation came AFTER, so in my mind he’s just a sweet bot with maximum malewife potential

19. Do you think you’d actually get along with the dca if they were real?

I like to think I would, but Sun would probably accidentally set off my social anxiety like, every day. Given that he is ALSO an exhausted customer service worker however, I like to think we’d at least have an excellent relationship as coworkers or buddies c:

Moon however? Wish me luck to not immediately burst into flames because he’d clock my crush a mile away

#sukianswers #ask game #fnaf dca #fnaf sun #fnaf moon #dca ask game

5 notes · View notes

talaricula · 6 months

Note

Didn't want to interrupt your post, but I had a thought to offer re: afterlife... something I heard once, that I could never disprove and gave me an odd amount of comfort, was the theory that the "afterlife" is just something your brain does as your life ends, where it provides you with a comforting fantasy as it shuts down. With the way time perception functions inside your brain when you're not conscious, this fantasy could stretch out "forever" for you even if it only lasts for a few seconds or minutes in real time. It sounds silly now that I write it out but I still consider it one of the best explanations for an afterlife that I've ever heard.

Yeah! I do think that's a possibility and think the possibility of that happening, of synapses firing that way just before death, could be an explanation of why there's a number of (former) atheists who had near death experiences and came out of them truly genuinely believing in an afterlife bc they'd seen one

(side note, not aimed at you but I was reminded of this incident by the current conversation: the mother of two of my closest friends, who was otherwise legit v supportive and helpful in many ways when I had cancer at 19, is rly religious and spiritual and tried to sell me on a book by an ex-atheist neurosurgeon about his NDE and how that had proven to him that the afterlife rly exists, and while I am convinced it was rly well intentioned and came from a genuine belief on her part that she meant to convince me of as a form of comfort and reassurance, it was also Terribly Non Helpful to a 19yo who was very actively and concretely very afraid of death and was simply Incapable of internalising that belief. it just made me feel worse bc it just made me even more aware of the fact that I Knew, very definitively and intimately, that the afterlife wasn't in fact real, and did already think back then that it was just last ditch chemical reactions in the brain)

I do think to an extent I'm too terrified of the objective reality of non existence to find the idea that I might not subjectively experience it as such at the moment of death bc of random synapses firing genuinely reassuring, but it does help a bit - it doesn't make me less afraid of death but it might make me less afraid of dying, if that's a distinction that makes sense?

In any case, genuinely thanks for sharing!

#Death cw #Thanatophobia cw

2 notes · View notes

thecreaturecodex · 2 years

Text

Modron, Septon

Image © @tredlocity

[I’ve complained about the mechanical sameyness of 1e’s modron hierarchs before, lord knows. But this is where they thematically lose the plot as well. Hextons are generals and tertians are judges, but all of the other hierarchs up to Primus have the primary role of supervising the lower ranks and reporting to the upper ones. I want to avoid the modrons seeming particularly buffoonish, so I wanted to give them some actual roles in society. Making the septon an archivist seemed a logical choice, particularly with the art that Tred gave it. I also moved the psionics (read: psychic magic) from the nonaton to the septon, again to emphasize the scholastic feeling.]

Modron, Septon CR 13 LN Outsider (extraplanar) This humanoid creature is made primarily of metal, with organic looking hands and eyes. It has a large collar from which grow seven long arms, emerging in a radial pattern.

Septons act as the intellectual labor that supports the will of Primus. They are actuaries and accountants, bookkeepers, librarians and archivists. A septon serves to ensure that trade runs smoothly, that taxes and tithes are collected and distributed correctly, and that objects collected by the modrons on the Great Modron March are analyzed and stored properly. Most septons are constantly busy but remain relatively sessile, confined to their museums or treasuries. A septon will defend its site with its life, and does not tolerate uninvited guests.

As such, septons are rather brusque and rude by the standards of modron hierarchs, as they do not wish to be disturbed in their labors. Combat is a distraction most septons would usually rather not engage in, but this does not mean that they are not skilled at it. A septon’s analytical mind gives them powerful insights in battle, and their intellect extends into the realm of psychic magic. Most of a septon’s spells are better suited for study than for battle, but they do have a few powerful offensive abilities. Still, a septon’s favorite strategy is to use mass suggestion at the start of a fight, instructing those that succumb to surrender themselves to the nonatons for imprisonment and judgement.

Septons have a motility collar like the octons do, but theirs is physically smaller and affords them less speed. This consideration is due, like most modron characteristics, to efficiency. Septons spend most of their lives in their archive, rather than having to travel long distances, but being able to fly or swim still allows for security measures and mobility that would vex interlopers. A septon usually carries a weapon and a number of disposable items such as scrolls or wands for defense. They do not hesitate to use these, but also are sure to make a note of such expenditures.

Septon CR 13 XP 25,600 LN Medium outsider (extraplanar, lawful, modron) Init 28 (fixed); Senses arcane sight, darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, Perception +19, thoughtsense 60 ft. Aura mental static (30 ft., DC 21) Defense AC 28, touch 18, flat-footed 20 (+7 Dex, +1 dodge, +10 natural) hp 181 (14d10+84 plus 20) Fort +10, Ref +16, Will +15 DR 10/chaotic; Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 24 Defensive Abilities constructed Offense Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (good), swim 30 ft. Melee +1 rapier +22/+17/+12 (1d6+6/18-20) Psychic Magic CL 14th, concentration +20 (+24 casting defensively) 28 PE—anticipate thoughts (2 PE, DC 18), burst of insight (1 PE), comprehend languages (1 PE), detect thoughts (2 PE, DC 18), erase impressions (4 PE), greater synaptic pulse (5 PE, DC 21), mindlink (1 PE), object reading (2 PE), psychic reading (1 PE), retrocognition (4 PE), synapse overload (5 PE, DC 21), telekinesis (4 PE, DC 20) Special Attacks studied combat (+7, 6 rounds, studied strike +6d6) Spell-like Abilities CL 14th, concentration +18 (+22 casting defensively) Constant—arcane sight At will—clairaudience/clairvoyance, dimension door, order’s wrath (DC 18), protection from chaos (DC 15) 3/day—greater dispel magic, greater teleport, wall of force 1/day—greater glyph of warding (DC 20), mass suggestion (DC 20) Statistics Str 20, Dex 24, Con 22, Int 23, Wis 19, Cha 19 Base Atk +14; CMB +19; CMD 37 Feats Combat Casting, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Magical Aptitude, Quick Draw, Weapon Finesse Skills Fly +25, Knowledge (arcana, engineering, planes) +19, Knowledge (history, local, religion) +16, Linguistics +19, Perception +19, Sense Motive +17, Spellcraft +23, Stealth +20, Swim +27, Use Magic Device +18; Racial Modifiers +4 Fly, +2 Perception, +4 Swim Languages Celestial, Infernal, Modron, 10 others, telepathy 100 ft. (16 miles with modrons) SQ cooperative ally, item use, motility collar Ecology Environment any (Regulus) Organization solitary or colloquium (2-7) Treasure standard (+1 rapier, other treasure) Special Abilities Item Use (Ex) A septon may use any spell trigger or spell completion magic item as if the spell it contained were on the septon’s spell list. Motility Collar (Su) A septon’s collar gives it a fly speed of 30 feet and a swim speed of 30 feet as a supernatural ability. It also grants it a +4 racial bonus to Fly and Swim checks. Studied Combat (Ex) A septon gains the studied combat and studied strike abilities of an investigator with a class level equal to its Hit Dice. Investigator levels stack with septon HD for the purposes of this ability.

#modron #septon #tredlocity #planescape #D&D #pathfinder 1e

40 notes · View notes

eruden-writes · 2 years

Text

The Unexpected Human Problem - Part 19 PREVIEW

Summary: The night her abductors die, Rayelle finds herself running for her life. She doesn’t know where she is, what is following her, where to go. All she knows is she’s not on Earth any longer and the thing chasing her has the capacity to kill.

Tai'dqei never anticipated finding a human when he took the job of tracking and subduing a small contingent of smugglers. It was only when the human attacked and fled fled, Tai'dqei - hopped up on the euphoria of a successful hunt - gave chase, instinct burning at his center.

Will sense return to Tai'dqei before he catches Rayelle? Or will Rayelle be subjected to the yautja’s natural inclinations?

And what happens afterwards?

☆ ☆ ☆

If you like what I create, please consider:

✨ patreon | ✨ ko-fi

Comments, tags and reblogs are real motivators for me, too!

Part 19 is already live on Patreon. ;)

Tag list: @ajarofpickledtears, @boogeysmoth

The time spent on Tai’dqei’s ship passed by with agonizing speed. Rayelle couldn’t help but wonder if there was yet another time anomaly happening, but she knew the truth. She was enjoying her last cycles with Tai’dqei. Now that the heightened hormones that caused such a burning need were under control, they weren’t struggling nearly as badly.

Though she still couldn’t help but tease and mildly flirt with him. Especially whenever he seemed to tense or act awkward. It was kind of cute, how this massive beefy killing machine could be undone by a suggestion word or innuendo. Of course, she did keep everything masked in two layers of obfuscation.

She also supposed that her renewed sense of control helped the situation. Before the visit to the clinic, she had felt like she was being pulled along by the nose.

In the scant time they had together, Rayelle jam-packed it with as much as she could. They watched movies and conversed and played a few games. At one point, she had a sudden hankering for pancakes. Which Tai’dqei was able to humor with some basic supplies available onboard. Even though he ate and said he enjoyed them, Rayelle wasn’t entirely certain he was being sincere.

Just as she wasn’t certain about leaving him.

Rayelle sat in a passenger row behind Tai’dqei, staring at the space station floating mid-screen. A little off center and behind the station, a blue and green planet hovered. Apparently, they couldn’t land directly on the resort planet.

The sudden realization their time was up sent a nervous prickle through her body.

She had focused on the station in the holoscreen. It was a large spherical structure with an outer ring. Rayelle watched as a ship left the far right side as they approached.

Tai’dqei didn’t seem confused about being restricted to the station, so Rayelle tried to convince herself it was alright. There wasn’t anything to worry about. She presumed the resort simply didn’t want humans - unused to space travel and ships criss-crossing the sky - to be continuously bombarded with unfamiliar sights, especially during such a stressful time.

This place was designed to be an oasis of familiarity, an effort to shield time-displaced humans from too much novelty, advanced technology, or non-human interaction.

It made sense, but she obviously wasn’t a usual case, considering she had spent plenty of time with a non-Terran species. Hopefully, Detective Gorgiel had relayed that information to the counselors on Rerli 3. Hopefully, they understood that Tai’dqei had been one of the only constants, and her protector, during her time-space jaunt.

The hopes smacked of wishful thinking. Realistically, or pessimistically, this was it.

The mounting agitation over her inevitable separation from Tai’dqei clung to the back of her thoughts. It was like a tick, burrowing deeper and deeper into her synapses.

Phantom tears burned the back of her eyes, but she took a deep breath, trying to alleviate the pressure. While the immense sadness burrowed in her, an irritation flared at herself. This was silly. She was being silly. In the grand scheme of everything, she barely knew Tai’dqei and was only clinging to him, because he’d become someone familiar.

But they were going to easily move on with their lives, once they parted ways.

Rayelle jolted as the metallic sound of something clamping, of gears whirring, of hydraulics hissing echoed around the ship. Tai’dqei stood, drawing her eye to him and his pilot’s chair. Her teeth sunk into her lower lip as he stretched his arms over his head, his full armor glinting in the lights. Even though this was heavier armor than his usual, his skin peeked out between the plates and pieces.

Rayelle’s fingers itched to touch him, to feel the thick leathery skin under her fingertips. Time was running out to solidify the sensation in her head. Then her attention flicked to the chair, faint memories tickling her thoughts. His hands on her. His fingers inside her. The growling, clicking vibrations that sunk to her bone marrow.

Good luck forgetting any of that, she told herself.

23 notes · View notes

artdecosupernova-writing · 10 months

Text

Fictober '21 Prompt No. 19 — "I feel strange.“

Category: Original WIP: For The Stars Rating: T Timeline: an AU in which both Warren and Thrive are human CW: Mature situations Word Count: 737 Additional Notes: this is way too short lmao

***

PART IV ➳ PART III ➳ PART II ➳ PART I

"Hoo, boy," Warren sighed, running a hand down his face. "I feel strange."

Thrive nodded from his seat at the opposite end of the couch from him. "I've noticed this happens when you've had red wine."

"You think I could be allergic? I haven't even had two glasses."

Swirling his own wine in the stemmed glass held between his long fingers, Thrive shrugged, using a remote in his other hand to flip through the streaming titles on the TV. "It's possible. I'd stop drinking that one to be safe."

Warren perched his glass on the coffee table. "Dinner was great, by the way. Thanks for cooking."

"I'm happy to do it." Thrive switched to a music app and started one of Warren's playlists, getting to his feet. "I'll do the dishes tonight since you're not feeling all that well."

"You sure? I could probably still do 'em…"

"Don't worry about it. There isn't that much to do."

"Only 'cause you clean as you cook." Warren chuckled, tapping his foot to the song. "You fuckin' nerd."

He caught a good-natured eye roll as Thrive entered the kitchen with both glasses.

The song changed and Warren shot off the couch. "Oh, here we go!"

"What's that?"

"I choreographed a whole thing for this," Warren said, already into it, moving as if it were second nature. The up-tempo dance beat kept a wide smile on his face even when Thrive paused his task to watch him with an odd look from the open kitchen. "Didn't you know I danced from middle school to college?"

"…Can't say that I did," Thrive said.

"Yeah, man," Warren cheered, letting the music overcome him. He danced around the coffee table, singing along, and he brought his hyped energy into the kitchen, where the closer he got to Thrive, the higher the corner of Thrive's mouth inched upward. "Nearly threw my hat into the erotic dancing ring to pay for school."

"Hmm." Thrive used one hand to spray the dishes in the sink with water from the detachable nozzle, not taking his eyes away from Warren. "There's an abundance of qualification, in any case."

Warren stopped and quirked an eyebrow. "Well that's an interesting development. Like what you see, Judge?" He spread his arms and swayed his hips. "This doin' it for you?"

Thrive cocked his head. "Would you want it to?"

"Considering I'm half a misfired synapse away from grinding on you, I'd say so, yeah."

"Maybe not into that, per se," Thrive said, turning his full—yet visibly reluctant—attention onto the pans he cooked with, "…but I may want to revisit the erotic dancing topic in a little bit."

"If you want a lap dance, it's fifty bucks."

Thrive laughed. "Don't ask how I know this, but that's a bit steep."

Warren paused between songs and ambled the few feet to him. He snaked a hand around the back of Thrive's neck and leaned in close to his ear. "My guy…this would be the best lap dance of your entire life."

"It would be the only lap dance of my entire life," Thrive muttered, though his voice had subtly tightened.

"And god, would I be honored to give it." Warren's fingers raked through Thrive's hair, rubbing into his scalp with gentle firmness.

Thrive forced out a breath as he attempted to focus on his chore. "Give me ten minutes."

"You have five."

"I can do three."

"Speedrun it, baby," Warren purred. He snickered, starting up a dance for the next song and moving into the hallway that contained their bedrooms.

—

Warren opened his eyes to complete silence and a pitch-dark room. The playlist had clearly run out ages ago and someone had the forethought to shut off all the lights in the apartment. He shifted and knocked his elbow into a body beside him, earning a grunt for the occasion.

"Oh, fuck, sorry…"

"What's wrong?" Thrive asked groggily into the side of his head.

"Uh…nothing. Whose…whose bed is this?"

"…I don't actually remember. After a certain point, I wasn't exactly paying attention to our surroundings." A few beats passed during which the sound of rustling filled the silence and the mattress shifted. "This is a double. We're in mine."

"That tracks," Warren yawned. "Probably still night. Brain feels like noodles. More sleep."

"No arguments here," Thrive murmured, looping his arms around Warren and lacing their fingers together before they both drifted back to sleep.

#fp3 #Darkspace Portent #For The Stars #repost

2 notes · View notes

sanskruti01 · 6 months

Text

Brain Implants Industry is projected to expand at a 9.3% CAGR through 2032

The global Brain Implants Industry size is projected to surpass around US$ 14.24 billion by 2032 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2023 to 2032 | Towards Healthcare

Download FREE SAMPLE COPY @ https://www.towardshealthcare.com/personalized-scope/5067

The Industry volume with the help of widespread quantitative and qualitative insights, and forecasts of the Industry. This report presents breakdown of Industry into forthcoming and niche segments. Additionally, this research study gauges Industry revenue growth and its drift at global, regional, and country from 2023 to 2032. This research report evaluates Brain Implants Industry on a global and regional level. It offers thorough analysis of Industry status, growth and forecast of the global Brain Implants Industry for the period from 2023 to 2032.

Industry Overview

This Brain Implants Industry report studies Industry dynamics, status and outlook especially in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. This research report offers scenario and forecast (revenue/volume). This report also studies global Industry prominence, competitive landscape, Industry share, growth rate Industry dynamics such as drivers, restraints and opportunities, and distributors and sales channel.

This research study also integrates Industry Chain analysis and Porter's Five Forces Analysis. Further, this report offers competitive scenario which comprises collaborations, Industry concentration rate and expansions, mergers & acquisitions undertaken by companies.

Some of the prominent players in the Brain Implants Industry include:

Neuralink

Medtronic

Boston Scientific Corporation

St. Jude Medical (Abbott)

NeuroPace, Inc.

Nevro Corporation

Synapse Biomedical Inc.

Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA

Industry Segmentations:

By Product Type

Deep Brain

Stimulator

Vagus Nerve Stimulator

Spinal cord stimulator

By Applications

Parkinson’s Disease

Epilepsy

Chronic Pain

Alzheimer’s Diseases

Depression

Essential Tremor

By Geography

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

The Middle East and Africa

Key Points Covered in Brain Implants Industry Study:

Growth of Brain Implants in 2023

Industry Estimates and Forecasts (2023-2032)

Brand Share and Industry Share Analysis

Key Drivers and Restraints Shaping Industry Growth

Segment-wise, Country-wise, and Region-wise Analysis

Competition Mapping and Benchmarking

Recommendation on Key Winning Strategies

COVID-19 Impact on Demand for Brain Implants and How to Navigate

Key Product Innovations and Regulatory Climate

Brain Implants Consumption Analysis

Brain Implants Production Analysis

Brain Implants and Management

Research Methodology

A unique research methodology has been utilized by Precedence Research to conduct comprehensive research on the growth of the global Brain Implants Industry and arrive at conclusions on its growth prospects. This research methodology is a combination of primary and secondary research, which helps analysts warrant the accuracy and reliability of the drawn conclusions.

Precedence Research employs comprehensive and iterative research methodology focused on minimizing deviance in order to provide the most accurate estimates and forecast possible. The company utilizes a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmenting and estimating quantitative aspects of the Industry. In Addition, a recurring theme prevalent across all our research reports is data triangulation that looks Industry from three different perspectives. Critical elements of methodology employed for all our studies include:

Preliminary data mining

Raw Industry data is obtained and collated on a broad front. Data is continuously filtered to ensure that only validated and authenticated sources are considered. In addition, data is also mined from a host of reports in our repository, as well as a number of reputed paid databases. For comprehensive understanding of the Industry, it is essential to understand the complete value chain and in order to facilitate this; we collect data from raw material suppliers, distributors as well as buyers.

Technical issues and trends are obtained from surveys, technical symposia and trade journals. Technical data is also gathered from intellectual property perspective, focusing on white space and freedom of movement. Industry dynamics with respect to drivers, restraints, pricing trends are also gathered. As a result, the material developed contains a wide range of original data that is then further cross-validated and authenticated with published sources.

Statistical model

Our Industry estimates and forecasts are derived through simulation models. A unique model is created customized for each study. Gathered information for Industry dynamics, technology landscape, application development and pricing trends is fed into the model and analyzed simultaneously. These factors are studied on a comparative basis, and their impact over the forecast period is quantified with the help of correlation, regression and time series analysis. Industry forecasting is performed via a combination of economic tools, technological analysis, and Industry experience and domain expertise.

Econometric models are generally used for short-term forecasting, while technological Industry models are used for long-term forecasting. These are based on an amalgamation of technology landscape, regulatory frameworks, economic outlook and business principles. A bottom-up approach to Industry estimation is preferred, with key regional Industrys analyzed as separate entities and integration of data to obtain global estimates. This is critical for a deep understanding of the Industry as well as ensuring minimal errors. Some of the parameters considered for forecasting include:

• Industry drivers and restrains, along with their current and expected impact • Raw material scenario and supply v/s price trends • Regulatory scenario and expected developments • Current capacity and expected capacity additions up to 2032

We assign weights to these parameters and quantify their Industry impact using weighted average analysis, to derive an expected Industry growth rate.

Primary validation

This is the final step in estimating and forecasting for our reports. Exhaustive primary interviews are conducted, on face to face as well as over the phone to validate our findings and assumptions used to obtain them. Interviewees are approached from leading companies across the value chain including suppliers, technology providers, domain experts and buyers so as to ensure a holistic and unbiased picture of the Industry. These interviews are conducted across the globe, with language barriers overcome with the aid of local staff and interpreters.

Primary interviews not only help in data validation, but also provide critical insights into the Industry, current business scenario and future expectations and enhance the quality of our reports. All our estimates and forecast are verified through exhaustive primary research with Key Industry Participants (KIPs) which typically include:

• Industry leading companies • Raw material suppliers • Product distributors • Buyers

The key objectives of primary research are as follows:

• To validate our data in terms of accuracy and acceptability • To gain an insight in to the current Industry and future expectations

Secondary Validation

Secondary research sources referred to by analysts during the production of the global Brain Implants Industry report include statistics from company annual reports, SEC filings, company websites, investor presentations, regulatory databases, government publications, and Industry white papers. Analysts have also interviewed senior managers, product portfolio managers, CEOs, VPs, and Industry intelligence managers, who contributed to the production of Precedence Research’s study on the Brain Implants Industry as primary methods.

Why should you invest in this report?

If you are aiming to enter the global Brain Implants Industry, this report is a comprehensive guide that provides crystal clear insights into this niche Industry. All the major application areas for Brain Implants are covered in this report and information is given on the important regions of the world where this Industry is likely to boom during the forecast period of 2023-2032 so that you can plan your strategies to enter this Industry accordingly.

Besides, through this report, you can have a complete grasp of the level of competition you will be facing in this hugely competitive Industry and if you are an established player in this Industry already, this report will help you gauge the strategies that your competitors have adopted to stay as Industry leaders in this Industry. For new entrants to this Industry, the voluminous data provided in this report is invaluable.

Towards Healthcare

Web: https://www.towardshealthcare.com/

You can place an order or ask any questions, please feel free to contact at

Email: [email protected]

About Us

We are a global strategy consulting firm that assists business leaders in gaining a competitive edge and accelerating growth. We are a provider of technological solutions, clinical research services, and advanced analytics to the healthcare sector, committed to forming creative connections that result in actionable insights and creative innovations.

#healthcare #health #brain implant #marketing #market share #market analysis

1 note · View note