TY - it could be, and that would help explain why tracking it down didn’t work. I looked through his Instagram and Deviantart and didn’t see it, but the signature is there, it’s his genre, and it could be his style IMO.
There’s also no risk of getting stuck on an escalator in the case of a power outage or other malfunction:
“An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an ‘Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order’ sign, just ‘Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience.’” - Mitch Hedberg, RIP
I hope reality turns out to be an incredibly immersive sequel to Idiocracy or something similar that I can wake up from and criticize for being dumb, if occasionally amusing. It’s the only way I can make peace with things like this story.
As much as the “hurt with one hand, help with the other” approach bothers me, I really hope this enables sufficient aid to safely reach the civilians who so desperately need it.
In case anyone wants to know specifically why this is crazy: here’s a NASA article about magnetic pole shifts/reversals. The short version is:
Magnetic North Pole was identified about 200 years ago and since then it’s constantly been drifting so “Pole Shifts” are a constant reality.
Complete reversals (where N and S swap) happen every 300,000 years or so on average (varying a lot). The last reversal was actually 780,000 years ago, so I’m not sure what societal collapse this guy knows about from WAY into pre-history.
The Earth’s magnetic field has declined in strength in the last 200 years by about 9%, but it’s still twice as intense as it’s million-year average and not going anywhere anytime soon.
Necromancer family reunions must get awkward. (lemmy.world)
I believe the artist is Svetoslav Petrov but I had trouble tracking down the actual source.
Misusing Memorable Quotes Pt. 3 (lemmy.world)
Better than having to wait for the turbolift all the time... (lemmy.world)
Misusing Memorable Quotes Pt. 4 (lemmy.world)
Misusing Memorable Quotes Pt. 2 (lemmy.world)
What a twist! Tension so thick you'd need a Bat'leth to get through it! (lemmy.world)
When it comes to company, Bashir accepts no substitutes for his favorite tailor.
"Don't Be Weak and Gay," a Missouri GOP Candidate Tells Voters in a New Campaign Ad (www.them.us)
We had to fight to get the budget we wanted, but that was the best part! (lemmy.world)
When people compare stats and wonder why werewolves don't just kill all the vampires in close combat. (lemmy.world)
The mark of a successful vampire is that violence is a hobby, not an obligation.
Gaza Strip pier project is completed, U.S. military says (www.pbs.org)
A sing along I checked wasn't a recent repost, but if it was it would be the right song for it. (www.youtube.com)
I’m glad they included lyrics, because it clears up some tricky verses.
What if, instead of a decade of intrigue, we just hire some people to burn down their hideout at noon? (lemmy.world)
Hell, after years of living in the nightlife of major cities I know some maniacs who would probably do it for free.
Misusing Memorable Quotes Pt. 1 (lemmy.world)
No one is going to believe the guards. (lemmy.world)
“You say it was a 12-foot bear with a screaming, toothed sword? How much of what are you drinking on your shift?”...
Felt the original infograph left out an important detail, especially if you play WoD. (lemmy.world)
You are French, are you not Captain Picard? I thought you of all people would appreciate my accoutrement. (lemmy.world)
Israeli settlers storm West Bank village, setting cars and homes ablaze (edition.cnn.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14235015...
Aged like... what ages much faster than milk? Aged like room temperature pork? (lemmy.world)