My return to Millenniyule is coming up. What would you like to hear me ramble about?
Anonymous Poll
27%
Agenda 2030 stuff (Cov-ID etc)
60%
Heathenry / religion / esoterica
17%
My experiences with Cancel Culture
30%
Politics (vs) Solutions
16%
AI
4%
Other Current Thing™ (no promises)
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Forwarded from /g/‘s Tech Memes
We’re reaching levels of retardedness that were previously thought to be impossible
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The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 48: The Fylfot Revealed
https://hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=OgxZaaax
What does the Fylfot (aka Swastika) really symbolise? Dan tackles a deeply controversial topic, drawing upon a thesis of his written for private publication in 2014 wherein he presents his interpretation of the deepest and most important meaning of this universal, timeless symbol.
https://hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=OgxZaaax
What does the Fylfot (aka Swastika) really symbolise? Dan tackles a deeply controversial topic, drawing upon a thesis of his written for private publication in 2014 wherein he presents his interpretation of the deepest and most important meaning of this universal, timeless symbol.
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Forwarded from The Jolly Reiver
There’s a lot of talk both online and offline at the moment about whether we should just leave Britain, given the circumstances. I thought I’d add my thoughts on the topic, with my observations from living in Asia this year. My latest Substack:
https://open.substack.com/pub/thejollyreiver/p/should-we-leave-britain?r=5jmtvc&utm_medium=ios
https://open.substack.com/pub/thejollyreiver/p/should-we-leave-britain?r=5jmtvc&utm_medium=ios
Substack
Should we leave Britain?
In Britain there seems to be a lot of discussion right now, both on and offline, about whether or not British people should leave the country and seek a better life elsewhere.
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🎄My Millenniyule appearance will be on Monday 15th Dec at 8pm GMT 🎄
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My replies to Woodlander's AI questions.
Should we use AI if in the short term it can be of assistance but will in the long run be detrimental?
No, because: a) It's proven to make you dumber and more dependent, b) AI chat bots are not impartial; info cannot be trusted, c) AI cheapens everything it touches (if even one component of a project is AI generated, the whole project is diminished for it).
Would not using AI have any impact on its growth, and if not what is the reason for not using it for short term gain?
A few dissidents abstaining from it would probably not hold back AI's growth, but by using it we are bolstering it, in some small way at least. I don't know about you, but I want to be able to tell my grandchildren that I didn't knowingly help the anti-human agenda. Reasons for not using it for short term gain stated above.
Would it be better to ignore short term benefits so to diminish culpability in negative outcomes?
Yes! Whether we lose the war that's being waged upon us or not, the one thing that can never be taken from us is our honour, our humanity, our soul. If we surrender those then we lose even when we win.
Should we use AI if in the short term it can be of assistance but will in the long run be detrimental?
No, because: a) It's proven to make you dumber and more dependent, b) AI chat bots are not impartial; info cannot be trusted, c) AI cheapens everything it touches (if even one component of a project is AI generated, the whole project is diminished for it).
Would not using AI have any impact on its growth, and if not what is the reason for not using it for short term gain?
A few dissidents abstaining from it would probably not hold back AI's growth, but by using it we are bolstering it, in some small way at least. I don't know about you, but I want to be able to tell my grandchildren that I didn't knowingly help the anti-human agenda. Reasons for not using it for short term gain stated above.
Would it be better to ignore short term benefits so to diminish culpability in negative outcomes?
Yes! Whether we lose the war that's being waged upon us or not, the one thing that can never be taken from us is our honour, our humanity, our soul. If we surrender those then we lose even when we win.
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The Woodlander
Questions:
Should we use AI if in the short term it can be of assistance but will in the long run be detrimental?
Would not using AI have any impact on its growth, and if not what is the reason for not using it for short term gain?
Would it be better…
Should we use AI if in the short term it can be of assistance but will in the long run be detrimental?
Would not using AI have any impact on its growth, and if not what is the reason for not using it for short term gain?
Would it be better…
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To summarise: AI is dysgenic (for the collective and for the individual)
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Forwarded from The Woodlander
We have already purchased 3 areas of land, we have built a business, club and community. Importantly we have put together a framework and system that can be duplicated.
Next year will see us grow even bigger, new land, new members, new businesses. We have plans that include our own working farm, our own pub and function facilities and assisting many more of our members in becoming land owners.
Our mission to build a system that works for us in places that we control in order that we can live lives worth living. We build this today so we can pass it on to future generations tomorrow.
If you understand that things have to change. Join us.
Next year will see us grow even bigger, new land, new members, new businesses. We have plans that include our own working farm, our own pub and function facilities and assisting many more of our members in becoming land owners.
Our mission to build a system that works for us in places that we control in order that we can live lives worth living. We build this today so we can pass it on to future generations tomorrow.
If you understand that things have to change. Join us.
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"AI is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"mRNA vaccines are just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Usury is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Multiculturalism is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Digital ID is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
Thanks to Rural Rebels for the inspiration.
"mRNA vaccines are just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Usury is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Multiculturalism is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
"Digital ID is just like a hammer - a tool that can be used for good or bad."
Thanks to Rural Rebels for the inspiration.
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Like ideologies, not all technologies are neutral, natural or potentially good.
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Forwarded from Þórr siðr
The Þórr siðr does not support the use of AI in heathenry in any context, nor will we endorse individuals or organizations that engage in its use.
With the overwhelming amount of AI videos, photos and essays emerging online, it is becoming much more difficult to discern what is true and what is false. This is really an issue of integrity, for if we neglect the human in favor of the inhuman, we will only find ourselves further stripped of our culture and being, disconnecting us from the Gods that shaped us and who continue to guide us.
The true heathen revitalization lies not with this rampant technological rise, but with those who are willing to make the hard choice to live honestly and in accordance with their ancestral ways. Reliance on what is easy will only degrade the mind and body, making one incapable of resistance — it will only breed more weakness and decadence in an already weak and decadent age.
With the overwhelming amount of AI videos, photos and essays emerging online, it is becoming much more difficult to discern what is true and what is false. This is really an issue of integrity, for if we neglect the human in favor of the inhuman, we will only find ourselves further stripped of our culture and being, disconnecting us from the Gods that shaped us and who continue to guide us.
The true heathen revitalization lies not with this rampant technological rise, but with those who are willing to make the hard choice to live honestly and in accordance with their ancestral ways. Reliance on what is easy will only degrade the mind and body, making one incapable of resistance — it will only breed more weakness and decadence in an already weak and decadent age.
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If any of you look up to me because of my stance against AI, know that I will never let you down.
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Once upon a time, in 2019, before 'Coronavirus' or AI, I declared spontaneously in private conversation with a friend that 'we will become like the new Amish.' Little did I know how prescient that comment would turn out to be.
Recently I've seen a spate of dissidents, traditionalists and pagans embrace AI tools. I'll be honest - it's disappointing. Some of them are my friends.
Some of you may think I'm too hardline on the issue of AI, but if you knew the real strength of my feeling, you'd see that I'm actually doing a hell of a job upholding diplomacy.
Sadly, there will be a divide in the dissident movement, and among pagans. In truth, there are already numerous dissident movements, each with their own set of values and goals. That's quite natural. There can and will be friendship between them.
When I said in 2019 that 'we will be the new Amish', the comment seemed to appear out of nowhere, and I don't think I knew exactly what I meant. I do now. The Amish are an example of a tribe who have steadfastly held to a set of 'archaic' values. The example they set is not necessarily to live as pious Luddites, but to define a set of values and stick to them, whatever they may be, against all odds and against the expectations and ridicule of mainstream society.
In a few years, those of us who refuse to use AI will be looked upon with confusion, suspicion, perhaps even ridicule. We'll be viewed that way even by old dissident comrades. But at least we'll have stood firm, sacrificing comfort, convenience and popular approval for the sake of something we feel strongly about. And I, I'll know that I listened to my gods and ancestors when they spoke to me.
And the same goes for Digital ID.
Recently I've seen a spate of dissidents, traditionalists and pagans embrace AI tools. I'll be honest - it's disappointing. Some of them are my friends.
Some of you may think I'm too hardline on the issue of AI, but if you knew the real strength of my feeling, you'd see that I'm actually doing a hell of a job upholding diplomacy.
Sadly, there will be a divide in the dissident movement, and among pagans. In truth, there are already numerous dissident movements, each with their own set of values and goals. That's quite natural. There can and will be friendship between them.
When I said in 2019 that 'we will be the new Amish', the comment seemed to appear out of nowhere, and I don't think I knew exactly what I meant. I do now. The Amish are an example of a tribe who have steadfastly held to a set of 'archaic' values. The example they set is not necessarily to live as pious Luddites, but to define a set of values and stick to them, whatever they may be, against all odds and against the expectations and ridicule of mainstream society.
In a few years, those of us who refuse to use AI will be looked upon with confusion, suspicion, perhaps even ridicule. We'll be viewed that way even by old dissident comrades. But at least we'll have stood firm, sacrificing comfort, convenience and popular approval for the sake of something we feel strongly about. And I, I'll know that I listened to my gods and ancestors when they spoke to me.
And the same goes for Digital ID.
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"Do not let the great emptiness of Khazad-dûm fill your heart, Gimli, son of Glóin. For the world has grown full of peril. And in all lands love is now mingled with grief." ~Galadriel
It is important to remember that, currently, all of the human world is in darkness. Many of us are facing some of the toughest times of our lives, and it can feel hopeless. But the bleakness is widespread. The very concept of goodness has been perverted.
However, there is cause for hope, in the sense that we are all fighting the same war, and joy is to be found in that united front and in the common cause we share. A rising tide lifts all boats.
It is important to remember that, currently, all of the human world is in darkness. Many of us are facing some of the toughest times of our lives, and it can feel hopeless. But the bleakness is widespread. The very concept of goodness has been perverted.
However, there is cause for hope, in the sense that we are all fighting the same war, and joy is to be found in that united front and in the common cause we share. A rising tide lifts all boats.
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Forwarded from The Traditional Heathens
The Tomte: Guardians of Hearth and Home
In Norse mythology and wider Germanic folklore, there exists a figure known as the Tomte. Also called the Nisse in Norway and Denmark, or the Brownie in Scotland, these beings are deeply woven into the traditions of Northern Europe.
The Tomte is typically described as a gnome-like figure, often depicted with a long beard and a red cap. Traditionally, it is understood as a guardian of the homestead. The Tomte maintains a close bond with the land and the family it protects. Said to dwell beneath floorboards, in barns, or among the old trees surrounding a farmstead, it works quietly to ensure prosperity, healthy livestock, and the safety of the household.
While the name Tomte is most commonly associated with Sweden, the same figure appears throughout the North under different names. In Norway and Denmark, it is known as the Nisse. In Scotland, a closely related household spirit appears as the Brownie. Despite regional variations, the traits, roles, and stories surrounding these beings remain strikingly consistent.
The Tomte appears in both older traditions and later literary sources. The Swedish Romantic poet Viktor Rydberg played a major role in reviving interest in folk belief, helping to solidify the Tomte as a familiar figure in Scandinavian winter and Christmas traditions. Folklore collections from the nineteenth century, particularly those compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norway, provide detailed accounts of the Nisse and its behaviors. In Scottish folklore, the Brownie is similarly portrayed as a domestic helper who rewards diligence and punishes laziness.
In literature, Selma Lagerlöf’s The Wonderful Adventures of Nils introduces the Tomte to a younger audience, portraying them as guardians and guides. The more mischievous nature of the Nisse survives in Scandinavian Yule traditions, where children leave bowls of porridge as offerings to maintain their goodwill.
The Tomte is often described as a double-edged figure. When respected, it brings luck, order, and prosperity. When ignored or insulted, it can become vengeful. Folklore recounts many tales of Tomte playing tricks on households that failed to acknowledge them, especially those that neglected the customary offerings.
One of the most enduring traditions is the placement of a bowl of warm porridge topped with butter on Christmas Eve, given in thanks for the Tomte’s protection throughout the year. In Scotland, Brownies were likewise honored with offerings of milk or cream.
These customs persist into the present day. The Tomte and Nisse remain fixtures of modern Christmas celebrations, serving as symbols of the hearth, the household, and the unseen forces believed to guard them.
In contemporary culture, the Tomte has taken many forms, from garden gnomes to holiday decorations. Despite these modern interpretations, the core idea remains unchanged. The Tomte represents the spirit of the land, the protection of home and family, and the obligation to honor what is unseen but ever present.
As the holiday season approaches, remember the old custom. A small offering left in gratitude may still earn the favor of the hearth’s quiet guardian.
Artwork: Jenny Nyström
In Norse mythology and wider Germanic folklore, there exists a figure known as the Tomte. Also called the Nisse in Norway and Denmark, or the Brownie in Scotland, these beings are deeply woven into the traditions of Northern Europe.
The Tomte is typically described as a gnome-like figure, often depicted with a long beard and a red cap. Traditionally, it is understood as a guardian of the homestead. The Tomte maintains a close bond with the land and the family it protects. Said to dwell beneath floorboards, in barns, or among the old trees surrounding a farmstead, it works quietly to ensure prosperity, healthy livestock, and the safety of the household.
While the name Tomte is most commonly associated with Sweden, the same figure appears throughout the North under different names. In Norway and Denmark, it is known as the Nisse. In Scotland, a closely related household spirit appears as the Brownie. Despite regional variations, the traits, roles, and stories surrounding these beings remain strikingly consistent.
The Tomte appears in both older traditions and later literary sources. The Swedish Romantic poet Viktor Rydberg played a major role in reviving interest in folk belief, helping to solidify the Tomte as a familiar figure in Scandinavian winter and Christmas traditions. Folklore collections from the nineteenth century, particularly those compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norway, provide detailed accounts of the Nisse and its behaviors. In Scottish folklore, the Brownie is similarly portrayed as a domestic helper who rewards diligence and punishes laziness.
In literature, Selma Lagerlöf’s The Wonderful Adventures of Nils introduces the Tomte to a younger audience, portraying them as guardians and guides. The more mischievous nature of the Nisse survives in Scandinavian Yule traditions, where children leave bowls of porridge as offerings to maintain their goodwill.
The Tomte is often described as a double-edged figure. When respected, it brings luck, order, and prosperity. When ignored or insulted, it can become vengeful. Folklore recounts many tales of Tomte playing tricks on households that failed to acknowledge them, especially those that neglected the customary offerings.
One of the most enduring traditions is the placement of a bowl of warm porridge topped with butter on Christmas Eve, given in thanks for the Tomte’s protection throughout the year. In Scotland, Brownies were likewise honored with offerings of milk or cream.
These customs persist into the present day. The Tomte and Nisse remain fixtures of modern Christmas celebrations, serving as symbols of the hearth, the household, and the unseen forces believed to guard them.
In contemporary culture, the Tomte has taken many forms, from garden gnomes to holiday decorations. Despite these modern interpretations, the core idea remains unchanged. The Tomte represents the spirit of the land, the protection of home and family, and the obligation to honor what is unseen but ever present.
As the holiday season approaches, remember the old custom. A small offering left in gratitude may still earn the favor of the hearth’s quiet guardian.
Artwork: Jenny Nyström
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