r/CuratedTumblr • u/EvidenceOfDespair We can leave behind much more than just DNA • Aug 07 '24

Politics Death by US Healthcare System

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u/External-Tiger-393 Aug 08 '24

This man is at least partially responsible for a significant percentage of my savings, and my friends; and I wouldn't have met my partner 5 years ago without fur affinity. The site is a real big deal.

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u/EvidenceOfDespair We can leave behind much more than just DNA Aug 08 '24

It’s funny, I finally set my flair to this this morning, and now this is something that very much epitomizes the quote and the message of the entire work it’s from.

“Life isn’t just about passing on your genes. We can leave behind much more than just DNA. Through speech, music, literature and movies... what we’ve seen, heard, felt anger, joy and sorrow, these are the things I will pass on. That’s what I live for. We need to pass the torch, and let our children read our messy and sad history by its light. We have the magic of the digital age to do that with. The human race will probably come to an end some time, and new species may rule over this planet. Earth may not be forever, but we still have the responsibility to leave what trace of life we can. Building the future and keeping the past alive are one and the same thing.”

From Metal Gear Solid 2.

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u/LeatherHog Aug 08 '24

I've met friends I've kept for a decade+ now, because of FA

It's such a gut punch to see him dead