I noticed while perusing the Wiki that only my lecture is referenced there. I think it would be a worthwhile task for all of the papers of the fellows to be included.

I also made sure to link the Royal Society to the Organizations section of our Wiki.

-Txec R

When I read the article, noting several references to the author being a researcher and jurist, I was puzzled by the lack of references to the relevant academic literature. One of the hallmarks of academic discourse is the reliance on verifying facts and incorporating the thoughts of other academics. These references form a backbone of new approaches or ideas. This kind of assimilation is common and it often leads researchers to new developments, or confirming concepts through similar research.

I don't think anyone in the Royal Society expects dissertation level writing, but I would encourage the applicant to re-draft the work, including appropriate references, while avoiding the use of artificial intelligence where possible. The use of AI is not original, referential thinking. Please note I'm not discouraging the use of Large Language Models or similar technological developments. However, presenting the work of an AI agent as ones own is disingenuous. I've read numerous scholarly  researched works that, when AI was used, the author noted such usage. We should encourage such transparency in all our academic discourse.

-Txec R

Thank you for applying to the Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge of Talossa and for taking the time to prepare and submit your essay. We appreciate your interest in the Society and your desire to advance knowledge in Talossa.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept this submission in support of your application. The essay contains no references or citations to support its claims, and an AI-detection assessment has flagged approximately 68% of the text as potentially AI-generated. While such assessments are not conclusive on their own, these issues make it difficult to assess the work's originality, research, and independent scholarly contribution.

The purpose of the Society is not simply to collect essays, but to encourage and recognise work that meaningfully advances knowledge through research, evidence, critical thought, or original insight. In its current form, we do not feel that this submission sufficiently meets that objective.

This is not intended to discourage you from pursuing your interest in scholarship. We would encourage you to develop your work further, engage with relevant sources, and consider how your research might offer a substantiated argument or a genuinely new contribution to the subject. We would welcome your continued interest in the Society and hope you will consider applying again with a revised or new piece of work.

Thank you again for your application and for your interest in the Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge of Talossa.

Great job! Thank you!

I marked my availability.  I have family coming this weekend and my wife is on a trip, so it won't be a good time for me.  But I'm mostly available the other two weekends.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on Yesterday at 03:04:24 AM

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 07, 2026, 04:59:33 PM

Quote from: Sir Lüc on October 07, 2026, 12:43:55 PMBy precedent, nominations will remain open until a week from me calling for them, so a little less than two days for any other nomination!

I believe our precedent here is 2 weeks based on our constitution  and how things have been run before

I am going off of this: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?msg=10998 - one week for nominations, then two for voting.

Ahh fair I forgot about that it's been ages

And makes sense

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 07, 2026, 04:58:19 PMI will say, I do have anxiety about such things so I won't be able to join in this (this is a long term thing, and have mentioned a few times over the years)

But I hope it goes well, and if needed I can send a prepared remark to be read out by someone at the event

That's totally fine. If you (and anyone else) would still like to assist, you are welcome to join with no mic and no camera!

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 07, 2026, 04:59:33 PM

Quote from: Sir Lüc on October 07, 2026, 12:43:55 PMBy precedent, nominations will remain open until a week from me calling for them, so a little less than two days for any other nomination!

I believe our precedent here is 2 weeks based on our constitution  and how things have been run before

I am going off of this: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?msg=10998 - one week for nominations, then two for voting.

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It took me a couple tries to get through this book as I don't like stories that involving detailed brain intrusion. I am glad to have given it another try though. This was a well-done take on simulation theory and surprisingly moving in a spiritual way.

If you have any interest in simulation theory and like a story that has lots of twists and turns then you'll like this one.