I was in a computer game. Funny as hell it was the most horrible thing I could think of… I’ve always particularly liked the below quote from the rootin’ tootin’ shooter Max Payne 2, even if I prefer the original game in the series (Purely for the face models of course).
"The past is a puzzle, like a broken mirror. As you piece it together, you cut yourself, your image keeps shifting. And you change with it. It could destroy you. Drive you mad. It could set you free."
Understanding the intelligence cycle offers key benefits. It provides a structured approach to data analysis, enabling informed decision-making and better anticipation of challenges and opportunities and enhances critical thinking, fostering an analytical mindset for complex situations.
In a world where our phones are smarter than us, ICT revolutionizes life, leaving us blissfully illiterate. Legislation like GDPR ensures our data is ‘fairly’ handled—like a toddler with a cupcake, but with a better outcome!
So, the whole “show don’t tell” thing in writing is about mixing action and emotions instead of just stating them, making stories more engaging. It’s about creating atmosphere without overexplaining or boring readers.
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