Non-existent. There is no magic and no gods. Though even when I hear about magic here, it sounds like it is to be found in systems—and so I wonder if understandings of magic are inherently different based on the framework realms are built on.
A lightbulb is similar to a torch, but it runs on electricity. It is for illumination. A refrigerator is a box that keeps food cool so it is less likely to perish.
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I see. Do you prefer magic to the technology? Or do they simply serve different functions?
...I haven't thought much about what I prefer. Magic has always been part of my life. Sometimes, inconveniently so. It wasn't looked upon well in the village I grew up on.
But modern technology can be a marvel. Recently, my friend was able to commission a weapon from one of the original inventors of firearms - a gun that she could give to her pet monkey that would permit him to fire flaming pieces of his own poop. I can't help but wonder what else scientists will dream of next.
this is so funny and famine actually ends up laughing from it ]
That is a marvel. I suppose that is true. You can always rely on scientists and inventors to come up with the most absurd things. Innovation requires creativity.
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Trapping gods in orbs. Like trinkets.
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[ boring nonbeliever answer ]
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We have technology, though. Airships, firearms, factories, that sort of thing. [very steampunk.]
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[ but they nod in understanding ]
I see. Do you prefer magic to the technology? Or do they simply serve different functions?
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But modern technology can be a marvel. Recently, my friend was able to commission a weapon from one of the original inventors of firearms - a gun that she could give to her pet monkey that would permit him to fire flaming pieces of his own poop. I can't help but wonder what else scientists will dream of next.
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this is so funny and famine actually ends up laughing from it ]
That is a marvel. I suppose that is true. You can always rely on scientists and inventors to come up with the most absurd things. Innovation requires creativity.
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In that sense, I don't know how different it really is. Magic also requires creativity, but so many use it as a blunt instrument.
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I have been learning that there are similarities, yes.
Do you practice yourself? As opposed to just having it done to you.