A few days ago I got a fax Senior Magid asking if I had heard about a special project one of the other Magids of Earth had been working on. I had no idea, I was so involved in my own work plus the stream of pointless summons from the Empire I couldnāt be bothered to keep track of what others were up to. I sent a fax back saying so and didnāt think any more of it--Iād promised my son weād go to the arcade and was more focused on that. I needed to focus on something that wasnāt work. In hindsight I should have thought a little bit longer before answering, but it takes forever to get faxes through--Senior Magid lives several worlds Naywords and even with our best workings it can be a painful process getting it to work. Once it was done, I didnāt think any more on it.Ā
Tonight after saying good night I came into my office to find a fax sitting in the tray.Ā
Ashelar 10:6:3403 1100 hrs. URGENT
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Have not been able to reach Shadi. Something isnāt right.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Please check in with him and report back. Senior Magid.
I stared at it for several minutes; while in many ways Shadi Shin was old fashioned he was usually prompt with communication. He just preferred to use the old ways, there was something ageless about him and no one was quite sure how long heād held his position and it seemed rude to ask. In any case, this worried me.Ā
Had I sat down to think on the initial question I would have remembered the last time I spoke with him. It seemed heād taken to rescuing children from harsh conditions in addition to his other duties. Iād always thought of him as more of a loner, so it did seem out of the blue but often things can come up or new jobs assigned so I didnāt pry. I wasnāt concerned about him revealing too much to his charges--he was too quiet for that. I should have been more concerned, but I was inexperienced.Ā
I couldnāt catch a flight to Egypt on such short notice, so that night I opened a path to see what this was all about. The temple had the same awe-inspiring presence it always did--it was enough to make any archaeologist like myself weep. So perfect in every way. It was always a privilege to visit, as Shadi had watched over it for many years. This was the first time however, I had seen the chamber I came into. But only one thing caught my attention: the body slumped by one of the pillars supporting the ceiling. I ran to him.Ā
I was not expecting to find Shadi dead.
The air was thick the after effects ofĀ an ancient dark magic, raising all the hairs on the back of my neck. I tried to trace who used it or where they went, but I wasnāt experienced enough yet to be able to. He hadnāt been alone when it happened, that much I did know. The children...had they seen? Theyād all cleared out but there was no telling if they were safe.Ā
With a heavy heart, I did as much investigation as I could before going home and sending my report. Itās serious when a Magid dies, there are always a constant number that must be maintained and it had fallen on my shoulders to find a replacement. I also felt a strong obligation to at least find the children he had been watching over and make sure they were safe and cared for.Ā
I never would have thought that finding the missing children would be harder than finding a new Magid.Ā
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I met Amelie on the Beach again and pressed her for more answers about the Stranding, but she wouldn't give me anything. Maybe she's got nothing left to give, maybe she's waiting till the time's right, I don't know. I don't care. We all know there's no escaping extinction.
I'm struggling to see her angle. Why even pretend to rebuild? Why rail against the inevitable? If there's another layer to this, I can't work it out... and I'm getting sick and tired of trying. If she's not gonna let me in on her plans, I'm gonna have to assume the worst and take matters into my own hands. Give humanity the coup de grĆ¢ce myself. Just need the power to do it...
[[9//7//9]] Journal 12 -
today i showed up and was alone again! i guess today im feeling the tiniest bit better because i actually know what kind of things might happen haha. still having a really rough time and not that sure i should be doing this anymore...Ā
anyway!
today after being sick in the bathroom for like an hour i came out and one of my coworkers had arrived. very nice. we immediately got to work painting masks and ticks, making more eggs, and cutting more excess off of newly made ticks and masks... this... was basically the entire day. at one point one of my coworkers suggested i help a bit with getting some fake leaves off their fake branches!! that was fun but also very frustrating because while it felt good when they peeled right off-- half the time they tore, rendering them useless.
i dont know what else to say i guess
i went to the hospital today finally after weeks of being sick
im feeling a little, tiny, itty, bitty bit hopeful...
nice
I feel angry and resentful, but the truth is reasonably I cannot be. The only person I can truly depend on is myself. Save my mother, I think I will always feel attached and somewhat dependent on her, albeit how can I not? She has helped care for me my entire life and I love her for that. I noticed I had relied on my friends the way I did my mom and honestly...that is unfair to them. It is not their obligation. This loneliness and care needs I have, attachment issues -- I require so much more support than I am receiving. At this point I wonder if it is possible for me to have friends. I feel too dysfunctional...
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A Survival Kit For 30 People That Turns Into A Stove
āHikaru Imamura, a Japanese design student in the Netherlands, created the Heat Rescue Disaster Recovery after hearing about his motherās experiences as a volunteer after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Heat Rescue Disaster Recovery set is designed to give displaced disaster survivors access to the basics: heat from a fire in the steel drum, food in the form of rice and bottled water, towels, and work gloves. Each drum contains enough food and water to keep 30 people going for two days--long enough, one hopes, for help to arrive. Itās a study in simplicity and economy, and Imamura is currently exploring options for producing the kits on a broad scale.ā The website continues, āThe contents of the kits could be tailored to different cultures and locations, and Imamura hopes to develop the idea further with a smaller set for individual families. Ā āAlthough I used to think up a poetic and unrealistic solution before,ā he tells Co.Design, āI realized I should go more realistic direction, even if the idea wonāt be super innovative as new design.ā"
I think this project exemplifies social good because it is still trying to improve the well-being of humans. Ā I think this could be come a design for social impact if the developers continue to improve and modify their design, eventually leaving a long lasting impact. Ā I think that until it is further developed and used, it shouldnāt be considered a design for social impact, which isnāt necessarily a bad thing, in my opinion, because both types of designs focus on positive improvement.
āForget the fossil fuels and create a smokeless flame using the wood around you. Power your devices while you make your meals with BioLite's TEG technology. BioLite, the makers of a stove that turns biomass (from wood to paper) into electricity, were one of the winners of our Innovation By Design Awards this year. The heat from the fire is converted into electric energy. A USB port means you can even charge your phone with the device. But BioLite also has a mission behind it: The sale of each model helps to fund the manufacturing of a less expensive model being distributed in developing countries worldwide.ā
Ā I think this perfectly exemplifies a design for social good. Ā It definitely improves lives, itās super cool and innovative, and it has a genius marketing technique. The reason I donāt think it is a design for social impact yet, is because there isnāt a design to help combat a pressing global issue. Although they are putting money from their proceeds towards a design for third world countries, I interpret this as a marketing technique created for social impact, not a design. Ā Once they create their design for developing countries, I definitely think this could have potential to be a design for social impact. Ā The actual product that can be bought now, in my opinion, is more entertaining than anything. It would be cool to have around and it is convenient, but I donāt see it solving any ārealā problems just yet.
The First Design, that was a finalist in 2014 for the World Design Impact Prize, is the Potty Project. This design focuses on the global issues of lack of clean water and sanitation, as it is āone of the most basic needs in any human settlement.ā Ā Despite this being one of the most basic human needs, over 2.5 billion people lack access to sanitation and over 780 million people lack access to safe drinking water. Ā To combat this issue, the Potty Project āis an equitable sanitation system that enables 322 households to retrofit toilets to their homes.ā Ā These home toilets are a safe and healthy sanitation option, especially for women and young girls. Ā I think this exemplifies design for social impact because it is going beyond a design that simply improves human well-being and pleasure. Ā This design is literally meant to change the world, improve lives, bring awareness, and solve a threatening global issue.
Another Social Impact design that stood out to me, especially because of the conditions in the world at the moment, is the Refugee Housing Unit. Ā Inspired to design a better refugee shelter based on the belief that every child deserves a safe place to call home, I believe this project is a social movement. Ā Refugees now, are often given tents to live in that last up to sixth months, whereas this design is meant to last years. Ā It has both durability and dignity in mind, which gives refugees a more comfortable and secure place to ācall home during a time of enormous personal upheaval.ā Ā There is a huge refugee issue going on in the world right now, and I can see how this could be an excellent design that can change lives. Ā I think social impact designs are related to global movements. These designs donāt just want to fix an issue; they want to change the world for the better, which is something I really appreciate.
