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Reading as a Form of Magic: Reading requires the participation of an active mind, all the powers of our consciousness, that stretches the intellect, calls for for our empathy, excites and refines our imagination, is attuned to wonder and adventure, and challenges our critical skills.

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exceptionaluser@reddit

Ai can read and interpret text, is it then an active, conscious mind?
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Formal_Victory_1353@reddit

Reminds me some of what Alan Moore had to say in this (interview.)[https://youtu.be/vw1Sv04YQS4?si=IGum4tqzRY6X1K1N]
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burgpug@reddit

https://media.tenor.com/mRRUvMJ-MUkAAAAM/didn
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A_Gnome_In_Disguise@reddit

You get it!! Honestly is so refreshing seeing people start to understand magic and the power of the subconscious mind and imagination. Peace and love your way!!
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VioletPhoenix1712@reddit

This could be strongly applied to playing D&D - requires active participation - all the powers of consciousness - stretches the intellect - calls for empathy - refines imagination - attuned to wonder and adventure - challenges our critical skills ALSO - has you embody the consciousness of another being - speak and act as the other being - make use of abilities “outside” of your own And much more
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sephelutis@reddit

Nat 1 then fucks you over
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

And this is why D&D was *demonised* and bundled with the satanic panic. Loving BG3, incidentally
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VioletPhoenix1712@reddit

Yes, we have to keep reading, imagining, and writing. As a society, it keeps our magic alive! Still waiting for BG3 to come out on Mac, but the play throughs on YouTube have been looking fantastic!
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

I smashed out all the titles back in the day and I played Larians Divinity titles. BG3 Is both a homage + an inspired opus.
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outinthecountry66@reddit

I'm a voracious, lifelong reader, and I love this post. I honestly ache for people who don't read or don't know enjoy it. My love of it never diminishes and grows stronger the older I get. Truly one of life's greatest joys.
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

Keep that light on until your light goes out.
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scottjohnson015@reddit

How high are you rn?
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

Sober & higher than you'll ever be.
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PoetOk9167@reddit

Yes
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YanniRotten@reddit

Plus, we get to communicate with the DEAD! One-way, yes, but so what.
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BuckwheatMechanics@reddit

Historically, people have been prevented from learning to read and write. What are we currently being left out of?
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spiritusFortuna@reddit

Could this be why writing is the same as spelling? As in casting a spell?
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

Interesting eh.
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KeepAnEyeOnYourB12@reddit

As a reader, I like this.
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irrelevantappelation@reddit (OP)

I think we mistakenly make mundane something like language because we use it all the time. We overlook that its existence has completely transformed our relationship to reality by *manifesting* ideas from our imagination.
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