Spacetime-Probability Technologies

The hypothetical devices that would allow users to perceive, navigate, or manipulate the probability dimension, effectively letting you see the paths not taken or, if you're brave enough, switch to them mid-stride. These technologies include probability goggles (showing overlays of every possible version of the present moment, which is overwhelming and deeply unhelpful when crossing the street), branch-shifters (devices that let you jump to a timeline where you didn't send that embarrassing text), and the ever-popular "quantum eraser" that claims to delete unfortunate outcomes from your personal probability tree (it doesn't work, but it sells well on late-night infomercials).

Spacetime-Probability Technologies *Example: "He bought a spacetime-probability technology headband that promised to show him all possible futures. When he put it on, he was immediately overwhelmed by 47 versions of himself making different lunch choices. One version had soup, one had salad, and one had apparently decided lunch was irrelevant and was just napping. He took the headband off and had a sandwich, hoping it was the optimal branch."*

by Abzugal February 14, 2026

Burger King Technique

The Burger King Technique is when an individual with testicles puts their genitals in a Whopper and gets someone (typically their partner or best friend) to eat the Whopper with the balls included. This technique can be preformed on one’s own with some difficulty. And of course, the balls aren’t actually consumed, they are rather licked while the Whopper is being eaten.

“Dude, Stacy tried the Burger King Technique on my chicken fry last night and it was amazing!

by soap from burger king February 15, 2026

Spacetime-Probability-Initial Conditions Technologies

Devices and systems designed to operate across six dimensions, allowing users to perceive, measure, or manipulate not just spacetime position and probability branches but the fundamental starting points that shape reality. These technologies include "initial conditions scanners" that can read the complete history of any system from its beginning, "origin browsers" that let you explore how different starting points would have unfolded, and the holy grail: "reinitialization devices" that would let you restart systems with new initial conditions—essentially, the ability to begin again. Such technologies are theoretical only, because changing initial conditions would rewrite history entirely, creating paradoxes that make time travel look simple. But the fantasy of being able to choose your starting point—your genetics, your family, your era—is irresistible.

Spacetime-Probability-Initial Conditions Technologies Example: "He used a 6D technology device to view his life with different initial conditions—if he'd been born to wealthy parents, if he'd had different genetics, if he'd grown up in a different country. The device showed him twenty versions of himself, each starting from different points, each unfolding differently. Some were happier, some richer, some dead. He returned to his actual initial conditions slightly more at peace—not because they were best, but because they were his."

by Dumu The Void February 16, 2026

Ad Hoc Technologies

Tools and devices developed for specific, often temporary purposes—jury-rigged fixes, makeshift solutions, one-off inventions that solve a particular problem and then are discarded. Ad hoc technologies are the opposite of engineered products: they're not designed for mass production, not tested for reliability, not intended to last. They're what you build when the thing you need doesn't exist and you need it now. Duct tape and paperclip solutions, software patches that fix one bug, temporary structures that become permanent—all are ad hoc technologies. They're ugly, fragile, and brilliant in their context. They're the technologies of making do.

Ad Hoc Technologies Example: "He built an ad hoc technology to keep his laptop cool—a folded paper wedge and a desk fan. It worked perfectly, looked ridiculous, and would never be sold. Ad hoc technology had done its job: solved a problem, right now, with what was at hand. When the fan died, he'd build something else."

by Dumu The Void February 17, 2026

glitter-bottom technique

A resin pouring technique where clear resin is poured into a mold almost to the top, and after it hardens a bit, a layer of chunky glitter in resin is poured on top of it. When demolded, the resin piece is clear with the bottom glitter layer shining up through it. This is a great technique for pouring jars and lids.

Michelle was the first person I saw on YouTube to do the glitter-bottom technique.

by Feathersong February 25, 2026

Philosophy of Technology

The philosophical examination of technology—its nature, meaning, and impact on human life. Philosophy of Technology asks: What is technology? Is it just tools, or does it shape how we think and live? Is technology neutral, or does it carry values? Are we controlling technology, or is it controlling us? What is the good life with technology? From Heidegger's "question concerning technology" to contemporary AI ethics, Philosophy of Technology explores the deepest questions about our relationship with the tools we create.

"You think your phone is just a tool. Philosophy of Technology asks: is it? Does it shape how you think, what you want, who you are? Tools aren't neutral; they change us. Philosophy of technology is what happens when we stop using technology and start asking what technology is doing to us."

by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026

Metaphilosophy of Technology

The philosophical examination of how we study technology philosophically. It asks: What are the methods of philosophy of technology? How do different traditions (phenomenology, critical theory, pragmatism) approach technology? Is philosophy of technology making progress? How does it relate to ethics, politics, cultural studies? Metaphilosophy of Technology prevents the philosophy of technology from becoming stagnant by forcing it to examine its own assumptions and methods.

"You're using Heidegger to critique AI. Metaphilosophy of technology asks: is Heidegger's framework adequate for understanding AI? What assumptions does it make? Are there other frameworks that might work better? Your critique might be deep; the question is whether it's deep about AI or deep about Heidegger."

by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026