Dude looks like an r-slur. Holy shit. How does anyone ever consider reading that?

if the guy were to transition one of his daughter to save the estate, then that would have been lit

It's another "posting a random image I found on 4chan to a tangentially related hole" post. Thanks for following me!

I’m posting one hour earlier because I’m hanging out early this Saturday.

There were too many tied books with 6 upmarseys, so I ended up peaking just 4 instead of 5.

The nominees are

Voting closes by 19:00 E.T. Tomorrow, by them the most voted one will be the next bookclub selection. Discussion threads on the new book will begin in a TBD date in august as many haven’t finished Master and Margarita yet.

!bookworms

Hello litbros I was going to post my zero effort recommendation thread on /his/ but that is a terrible board, holy moly

I am going on a long drive soon and want to listen to some books about history, lately have been interested in bronze age and early Christianity but I don't really care I just want to listen to stuff

Here's a pdf of the Devils Dictionary in return

!bookworms, as you know we are supposed to have our final discussion of Master and Margarita on Sunday, so it’s time to select our next book.

Nominate your choices or upmarsey the one’s you find interesting. Tomorrow at 19:00 E.T. I’ll pick the five most upmarseyd ones and place them on a voting thread.

I understand many will not finish Master and Margarita by this Sunday, so I’ll wait a couple of weeks before beginning with the next book threads, and reduce the number of weekly pages from 100 to 70.

For math I have some stuff I had my old tutor recommended me.

Undergraduate Core:

A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics (Martin Liebeck) -

Analysis I (Terrence Tao) -

Linear Algebra Done Right (Axler)

A Book of Abstract Algebra (Pinter)

Introduction to Metric & Topological Spaces (Sutherland)

Analysis II (Terrence Tao)

Princeton Lectures Book 2 - Complex Analysis (Stein & Shakarchi)

Undergrad Extras:

An Infinitely Large Napkin (Evan Chen) - A rapid introduction to many fields of math at the undergraduate and graduate level. Heavily recommend supplementing the undergrad core reading with this.

An Invitation to Ergodic Theory (Silva) -

A sampling of Remarkable Groups (Bonanone et al.) -

Lectures on Fractal Geometry and Dynamical Systems (Pesin and Climenhaga) -

Geometric Group Theory (Loh) - An introduction to the study of groups using geometric/metric techniques.

The Knot Book (Colins) - A very informal introduction to knot theory.

Ramsey Theory on the Integers (Landman and Robertson)

Graduate Core:

Algebra Ch. 0 (Aluffi) - Graduate level Algebra.

An introduction to Measure Theory (Tao) or Measure Theory, Integration and Hilbert spaces (Stein and Shakarchi) - Graduate level real analysis, part 1.

An Epsilon of Room (Tao) - Graduate level real analysis part 2. Includes more on measures and some functional analysis.

Vector Analysis (Janich) or An introduction to manifolds (Tu) - Smooth manifolds.

Linear Analysis (Bella Bollobas) - Functional analysis.

Algebraic Topology (Munkres)

Topology from the Differentiable Viewpoint (Milnor) - Differential topology.

Graduate Extras:

Probability Essentials (Jacod & Protter) - Has measure theory as a prerequisite.

Brownian Motion, Martingales and Stochastic Calculus (Le Gall) - Stochastic processes & calculus. Has measure theoretic probability and functional analysis as a prerequisite.

Princeton Lectures Book 1 and 4 (Stein & Shakarchi) - 1 covers

Introduction to Dynamical Systems (Brin and Stuck) - General overview of dynamical systems, highly recommended.

Introduction to the Modern Theory of Dynamical Systems (Katok Hasselblatt) - Super in depth treatment of dynamical systems, good follow up to the above.

Introduction to 3-Manifolds (Jennifer Schultens) -

Introduction to Riemannian Geometry (Lee) -

An Introduction to Lie Groups and the Geometry of Homogeneous Spaces (Arvanitoyeorgos) - Lie theory.

Measure Theory and Fine Properties of Functions (Evans & Gariepy) -

Ergodic Theory with a view towards Number theory (Ward) -

Morse Theory (Milnor)

Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology (Bott and Tu)

For CHEMISTRY

A Primer of Drug Action, R.M. Julien, 13th ed., by Claire D. Advokat

Katzung, Bertram G., Masters, Susan B., and Trevor, Anthony J. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 12th edition. McGraw-Hill Profess. .

Undergraduate

Organic: Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, The art of writing reasonable organic reaction mechanisms

Inorganic: Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

Analytical: Principles of Instrumental Anlsysis, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry

Graduate

Organic: Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, March's Advanced Organic Chemistry, Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, Purification of Laboratory Chemicals, Strategic Applications of Named Reactions in Organic Synthesis

Inorganic: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

!bookworms

To discuss your weekly readings of books, papers and texbooks.

Later today I’ll post a nomination thread for the next bookclub choice.

!bookworms

https://old.reddit.com/r/Deleuze/

I was reading it during a car ride and it’s gripping and flows super well. It’s an account of the days and weeks leading up to the mutiny on the British ship The Wager. I didn’t know anything about the topic before but man, it’s so interesting. I’m only 6 chapters in but it deserves all the hype it’s getting.

Has anyone else been reading it?

!bookworms, it’s Sunday, time to discuss chapters 18-24 of The Master and Margarita.

Next Sunday will be our final thread discussing Chapters 25-32 plus the Epilogue. I’ll create a nomination thread on Friday for the next Bookclub choice.

I still have to read Chapter 23 and 24 today, so I’ll comment on them later.

My new favorite past time is having ChatGPT write me the most off the wall bullshit in the style of Huffington post write-ins.

Here's my latest example.

Title: A Journey of Intersectionality: Embracing intersectionality and post genital transition circumcision

Dear Huffington Post,

I sit here today, eager to share the intricacies of my journey towards embracing post-genital transition circumcision. As a 25-year-old transgender man, I carry with me a rich tapestry of experiences that have shaped who I am today. Growing up as a Jewish teen in New York, I had the privilege of witnessing and participating in male coming-of-age ceremonies, which added a profound layer of meaning to my own personal transformation.

As a young Jewish gender questioning boy, I vividly recall the excitement and anticipation that surrounded these ceremonies. They marked a pivotal moment in a boy's life; his bris and his bar mitzvah, symbolizing the transitions between life's stages and the permanent marking of our heritage.

I witnessed the power of communal support as friends and family gathered to celebrate this rites of passage. These experiences laid the groundwork for my understanding of ritual and its potential to foster a sense of identity and belonging.

Fast forward to my own journey of self-discovery as a transgender man. When I first embarked on my transition, I immersed myself in the diverse experiences and stories within the trans community. It was during this exploration that I discovered the concept of post-genital transition circumcision, or, PGTC, an opportunity to reclaim and redefine the ancient ritual that had so deeply impacted me as a Jewish teen.

The connection between my Jewish identity and my transgender experience became intertwined, each informing and enriching the other. It was not merely about physical transformation; it was about embracing my authentic self and reclaiming a ritual that resonated with me on a deep, spiritual level. I longed to infuse this ancient tradition with the uniqueness of my own journey, transcending boundaries and weaving together the threads of my identity.

The day of my post-genital transition circumcision became a convergence of past and present, a moment where my Jewish heritage and transgender identity coalesced. Surrounded by loved ones, I felt a profound sense of support and understanding. In their eyes, I saw reflections of the same acceptance and celebration that had filled the room during the male coming-of-age ceremonies of my youth.

The surgeon's skilled hands, guided by my desires and personal narrative, carried out the procedure with care and precision. I found solace in knowing that this act of reclaiming my body was not only about me, but also about honoring the generations before me who had undergone similar rituals, albeit in different contexts.

In the aftermath of the surgery, as I embarked on a path of healing and self-reflection, I was overwhelmed by a sense of gratitude for the intersections of my identity. Being a Jewish trans man from New York allowed me to draw from the resilience and strength instilled in me by both communities. It opened my eyes to the power of ritual, the importance of embracing diverse paths, and the beauty that lies in honoring our individual journeys while recognizing the rich tapestry of intersecting identities.

As I share my story with you today, I hope to foster a greater understanding of the complexities that come with being a transgender individual within a religious and cultural context. My experiences highlight the potential for growth and acceptance, even in the face of societal norms and expectations.

May my words serve as a reminder that embracing the diversity of our identities is a celebration of the human experience. Let us foster a society where individuals can explore and reclaim their own rituals, weaving them into the fabric of their journeys with authenticity, acceptance, and love.

With gratitude and a deep appreciation for the intersections that shape us,

Shalom and sincerely,

Phoenix

As a counterpoint to the "most embarrassing thing you've ever written", I'd like to see (or at least hear bout) the least embarrassing/best things you r-slurs have ever written. If you're brave enough to actually share it, I'll shit all over it like some postgrad student marking an undergrad's lit essay

Simple request. Recommend unsettling stories of the ocean. This is a broad ask—Melville and Lovecraft both fit the bill, and anything in between.

Nothing pulpy though. Obviously no YA or mass produced garbo.

Oceanic horror kino is welcome too.

To discuss your weekly readings of books, papers and texbooks.

I’m currently reading nothing besides our bookclub choice, so I’ll discuss that on Sunday.

!bookworms

Imagine not reading Joyce, lmao midwits

Legitimately one of my favourite authors. Give him a read if you haven't already.

Does anyone have any way of bypassing the wall street journal paywall? I've tried using every source that I could but to no avail. Is there something I am missing or what can I do to read the articles on there? I hate paywalls so much...

This is “My Confession” by Samuel Chamberlain.

It’s a wild, true story of Western adventure, and was the inspiration for Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian.

But since it’s out of print today, copies go for up to $1,000.

So, I’m going to bring it back.

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— Alaric The Barbarian (@0xAlaric) July 8, 2023

So we finally met “The Master”, Ivan Nikolayevich finally knows who Woland is and what happened to Yeshua despite being still unaware no one besides The Master believes him, among many other things. I hope you guys are enjoying it.

Next week we’ll discuss chapters 18-24.

Also, petition for a Marsey Behemoth.

!bookworms