2026-10-21 17:05 UTC
Consider for a moment where this fellow’s breathing tube and/or proboscis looks to be routed.
The thesis is that the putative type III civilization is harvesting all energy output of its galaxy. I haven’t often seen respiration of methane and/or miscellaneous volatile products of digestion on transhumanist bingo cards, but evidently it’s indicated in the original material.
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@BioMan@awful.systems 2026-10-21 19:12
You obviously haven’t read enough Orion’s Arm.
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@YourNetworkIsHaunted@awful.systems 2026-10-23 04:43
Now I’m imagining a biomechanical turbocharger that captures the energy of exhaust gas being expelled to increase pressure and efficiency of the air intake.