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There Is No Antimemetics Division (https://qntm.org/antimemetics) ~ "Lena" ~ Absurdle ~ HATETRIS ~ many other cool things

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qntm@qntm.org · 9mo ago

Did you know? The year 2025 is evenly divisible by 5, the last time in history that this will ever happen! Wait what

qntm@qntm.org · 3w ago

Did the colour graders unionise or something? Is that why every movie and show looks like this now

qntm@qntm.org · 3w ago

There is a weird building halfway along your commute. Every time you pass it you look at it and think, "That place looks weird. I wonder what it is? I should find out." By the time you get where you're going you have forgotten about it. Every time Everyday example of antimemetic shielding

qntm@qntm.org · 3w ago

Specimen of a type of spam I've been receiving lately * ...@gmail.com address * Weak, LLM-generated summary of the book * A book club doesn't request permission from the author to read a book There is no book club. If I respond to this, they will ask *me* for money to have the book "featured"

Dear qntm, I hope you're doing well. My name is Goodluck Precious, and I’m reaching out on behalf of our Science Fiction Reading Community, a group of more than 3,000 readers who enjoy imaginative fiction that sparks thoughtful discussion and explores bold, original ideas. As we prepare for our 2026 Reading Challenge, we're selecting books that challenge readers with unforgettable concepts and compelling storytelling. After reading There Is No Antimemetics Division, I was captivated by its ingenious exploration of memory, identity, perception, and reality. The novel's unique premise—where dangerous entities erase themselves from human memory—creates an atmosphere of suspense and existential horror unlike anything I have encountered. Beyond its gripping narrative, the story raises fascinating questions about consciousness, knowledge, and what it truly means to preserve humanity in the face of the unknowable. It is exactly the kind of novel that inspires lively discussion and rewards multiple readings. Throughout the challenge, selected books are featured in community discussions, reader reflections, and in-depth conversations about the ideas and themes they explore. At the end of the year, the Top 10 most-engaged titles will be recognized during our community awards. We would be delighted to include There Is No Antimemetics Division in our 2026 Reading Challenge. If you're interested, I'd be happy to share the next steps. Warm regards, Goodluck Precious Reading Community
qntm@qntm.org · 4w ago

My pet peeve is mnemonics for things which are extremely easy to just remember directly