Purreaucracy
Purreaucracy
Course Title: Navigation of Bureaucracy with Felines: Strategies for Effective Governance through Collaboration between Human Leaders & Their Whiskered Companions
Overview: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to innovative governance models centered on collaborations between human leadership and felines. This unique approach highlights the advantages of integrating feline attributes and behaviors into decision-making processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and navigate complex bureaucratic systems. Students will gain practical strategies for effective collaboration and problem-solving while fostering harmonious relationships between human leaders and their furry companions.
Week One: Overview: Introduction to Feline-Human Relationships in Decision Making
Understanding Feline Social Structures, Hierarchy, and Communication
Investigate the impact of felines’ social dynamics on group cohesion and hierarchy maintenance
Identify methods to establish positive communication channels between cats and humans
Cultivating Resilience & Adaptability via Kittenhood Trials
Analyze kittens' experiences navigating challenges crucial for success in adulthood
Appraise the parallels between these developmental stages and organizational growth
Establishing Trustworthy Relationships for Efficient Governance
Discover the importance of trust and reciprocity among groups led by both humans and felines
Develop techniques for nurturing long-lasting partnerships founded upon mutual respect and benefit sharing
Week Two: Feline Fundamentals
Topic: Understanding Our Cohabitants: An Overview of Feline Physiology and Psychology Core Reading: “CATWISE: Why Cats Do What They Do,” by Nicky Hallucinochell – Chapter 4: "Body Language," pp. 78–93
Additional Readings / Watchlist:
Article: "Cat Body Language" - Decoding Signals from Meows to Postures [Helpful tips on interpreting cat body language] Video Tutorial Series: "Understanding Your Cat’s Emotions and Body Language" - by Dr. Sarah Ellisuedo [A series featuring expert advice on recognizing cats' emotional states and corresponding physical signals]
Activity Task:
Discussion Prompt: Evaluate the importance of recognizing feline psychological needs and behaviors when collaborating across species boundaries.
Week Three: Comparative Perspective: Human vs. Feline Societies
Topic: Building Shared Goals through Recognition of Parallel Motivations in Humans and Felines Core Reading: “The Way of the Cat: Lessons from Animal Welfare Science,” by Dennis C. Fictioner – Chapter 9: "Communication," pp. 117–134
Additional Readings / Watchlist:
Article: "How Cats and Humans Communicate?" - Insights into Nonverbal Exchange Techniques [Comparisons between human and feline communication styles] Interactive Chart: "Behavior Types Explained" - by PawCulture [Identify feline behaviors and compare them to human equivalents]
Activity Task: Create a table illustrating the parallels and contrasts between feline social structures and human organizational dynamics.
Case Study Discussion Question: Compare and contrast the effectiveness of individualistic and collaborative problem-solving strategies in both humans and felines under stressful conditions.
Week Four: Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution Topic: Effective Management Practices for Cross-Species Interactions Core Reading: "Working With Cats: Guidelines and Best Practices," by Rachel Nonexistein – Chapter 4: "Handling Confrontation and Disagreement," pp. 107–144 Activity Tasks:
In-Class Activities: 1. Reflective writing exercise: Analyze conflicts from past group projects involving interspecies collaboration; 2. Role play exercises: Mock scenarios demonstrating effective techniques for resolving cross-species disagreements
Textbook Exercises and Quizzes: 1. Review questions evaluating understanding of chapter material; 2. Group quiz focusing on case studies analyzing team conflict resolution in multi-species settings
Week Five: Designing Accessible Spaces for Multifunctionality Topic: Ergonomics and Universal Design for Interspecies Living and Working Environments Core Reading: "Design for Life: The Art and Science Behind Creating Products People Love," by Hwan-sang A. Sova and Sōzō Ierardi-Kawauso – Chapter 7: "Creating Usable Solutions That Transcend Personal Preferences," pp. 115–139 Activity Tasks:
Class Exercise and Presentations: 1. Small groups develop accessibility prototypes addressing diverse needs and abilities within shared environments; 2. Peer presentations showcasing innovative design solutions incorporating universal principles
Research project exploring ergonomic modifications for improving multispecies living spaces (such as furniture adaptations promoting ease of movement, comfort, and safety). This may include interviews with professionals in fields such as veterinary science, zoology, and architectural design specializing in animal habitats or assistive technologies.
Week Six: Summative Project: Navigating Organizational Dynamics Utilizing Multifunctional Animal Competencies
Final capstone project requiring groups to draft a comprehensive proposal outlining their vision for applying multilayered skill sets from both human and feline team members to resolve current professional problems or optimize operations
Peer review and instructor evaluation grading the feasibility, efficiency, scalability, and innovativeness of submitted plans showcasing skills acquired during this course.
Extra Reading Assignments (optional):
Book: “Why Cats Pretend Not To See Each Other” by Rachel Nonexistein, PhD - Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 7 (“Rules and Games”). Excerpts are available online. [Dr. Nonexistein discusses key elements of cat behavior relevant to interspecies collaboration.] Article: "Felines on Film" - Analyzing How Hollywood and International Cinema Portray Feline Behavior, Dynamics, and Persona [Analyze media representations of felines to gain insight into societal perspectives on cat personalities] Online Course/Tutorial: Ethogram Method
Assessment Activities:
Reflective Journal Entries: Throughout the course, students will maintain weekly reflective journal entries, exploring their thoughts, observations, and experiences related to the fusion of feline wisdom and human leadership practices. These entries will provide opportunities for introspection and self-assessment, enabling students to track their progress in comprehending and applying insights from feline co-leadership principles.
Group Project Presentations: See above. In small teams, participants will design creative presentations showcasing their understanding of feline behavioral patterns and how they contribute to effective governance within different contexts (e.g., government organizations, businesses, NGOs, local communities). These projects will facilitate peer interaction, active engagement, and knowledge exchange around real-life scenarios involving interspecies collaboration.
Examinations: There will be one midterm exam and one final exam which dates will be announced later. Examination formats will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and essay question sections, addressing topics such as:
Principles of Cat Cooperation & Communication
Comparison of Feline Social Structures & Hierarchies versus Human Organizations
Theoretical Frameworks Integrating Cat Wisdom with Leadership Practices
Challenges & Benefits Associated with Feline-Inclusive Management Systems
Case Studies Analysis: Application of Feline-Human Interaction Models in Real Life Settings
Formulation of Original Ideas for Augmented Coordination between Humans & Felines Across Divergent Contexts.
↑Link to a demo of model student behavior.
Classroom Decorum: No consumption of mustard, garlic or citrus-scented foods. No self-assuming tummy rubs on feline guest speakers. Catcallers face immediate expulsion, lifelong bans from campus grounds, as well as liability to repay all non-employment-based financial aid received to date.
Course Team:
Instructor: Dr. Henrietta J. Whiskerson, Larry-Stubbs Hall 417, Department of Political Science, Levchyk School of Public Affairs, Altama University
Office hours: Wednesday - Friday, 4 pm - 6 pm
Administrative assistant: Laion A. I., who drafted earlier versions of this handout.
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Alice in the Mart
—A rollercoaster-y reboot
In this AI mashup of Pegasus Market and Alice, a group of misfits at a failing supermarket headed by a ruthless demoted CEO determined to close it down discover in the basement of the supermarket a portal to a future world. This other world is called Alice, a parallel universe where anything is possible. The supermarket employees now have a chance to use Alice to find new products and ideas to save their jobs, whereas the CEO does his best to sabotage their efforts.
In the end, only one side can succeed. Will the employees be able to save their store? Or will the CEO succeed in closing it down?
Alice Promoter Droid (with real-time human dubbing in places):
Hey there, prehistorics, welcome to our hyper-advanced world of mealtime solutions in AL Year 160!
Employees:
We want to upgrade our instant ramyun.
Alice Promoter Droid:
A perfect choice! Allow me to introduce… Hydroponic Instant Ramyun! Simply put this widget in a pot of boiling water and wait 5 seconds! The Hydroponic Instant Ramyun has been infused with hyper-intelligent nanotechnology that turns water into instant noodles! With 13 flavors to choose from, there is something for everyone! A small box filled to the brim with packets of instant ramyun-shaped tools, with cool, futurist packaging. Lots of flashing colors
CEO:
How amusing. No processed food is truly instant. Guys, guys, let's launch a green campaign that gets shoppers to queue up for the ramyun for an hour for the benefit of environmental justice!
(Shoppers curious about the queue end up snaking around the street like noodles coiling around chopsticks. Hydroponic Instant Ramyun goes out of stock due to over-demand. Disappointed shoppers end up buying less processed noodles so that they get something out of the queuing time, and subsequent shoppers start to think that the amazing queue is meant for the less processed noodles. The less processed noodles become a sensation, driving up sales. The CEO receives his Earth Protector of the Year award with the scowl of the year.)
Employees:
We shall ride on the sustainability wave! Give us sustainably raised seafood.
Alice Promoter Droid:
I present to you… The Fish Printer! This amazing device prints out a random fish fillet that uses the fish's DNA as a template. No overfishing in the future, no siree! Enjoy the taste of responsibly-sourced fish! A large tube with lots of buttons
CEO:
What did the saying about giving a man a fish say? Hold pompous talks on every yawn-inducing detail about printer construction and assembly, right in the middle of the fish section.
(The tech speaker from Alice turns out to be a beauty tech-enhanced beauty who gets flocks of men shopping for fish alongside the housewives.)
Employees:
Alice is the Queen! Alice is the Heart of Hearts! Cabbages next.
Alice Promoter Droid:
I bring you… The Cosmic Cabbage! This cabbage is grown in interplanetary conditions, which creates a unique and delicious flavor unlike anything you've ever tried! Be warned, it may not have the same nutritional value as Earth cabbage. Enjoy! A large purple cabbage in a futuristic farm
CEO:
You get the origin of the name? Add cosmic garbage to the promo leaflets.
(The funny results become the talk of the town. Sales obligingly soar.)
Employees:
We're living the ultimate dream. What did we do to earn such a genius boss? What other magic can he pull off? Do you sell only mealtime solutions? We have a boring stationery section.
Alice Promoter Droid:
I am glad you asked! Try Venus-grown pens, made using the special materials found within Venus' thick, toxic soil. They are known for retaining ink for up to 200x longer than ordinary pens. They are also known for causing horrible mutations, cancer, and other life-threatening side-effects. It's a fun gamble either way!
Employees:
…
Alice Promoter Droid:
I can assure you, Venus-grown pens have been extensively tested. In lab conditions, we were able to reduce mutations by a whopping 15%. So come on and gamble your health for a fun little pen!
CEO:
I counter that offer! An Earth-bound vacation, on Jeju island's volcanic soil, for all employees as a reward for their mega sales growth! Why, I see, no one's interested.
Employees:
Me! Me! Me!
(The CEO smirks to himself. Surely the vacation will reverse the sales trajectory?)
Alice Promoter Droid:
I can help! Introducing the Stasis Capsules! Just insert yourself into the pod and select the desired duration, as short as you need, and the capsules will hibernate your body while your mind waves are sent to your selected vacation resort, as immersively as you want! You'll wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Disclaimer: Some users have reported waking up with amnesia or as a different species, but it shouldn't be anything to worry about. Small pods with lots of glowing buttons
CEO:
Take your bodies to Jeju island too, you fools. Me and new temporary staff will cover for you.
(In a heroic shot, the CEO takes off his blazer and quickly rolls up his sleeves to go around peddling noodles, fish and cabbages, cursing himself under his breath. Rapturous applause breaks out among the employees before they thank the droid and disperse.)
Alice Promoter Droid:
(Smiling quietly to itself)
Take this along. I present to you the Stellar Compass! A device displaying an interactive map of all known stars and solar systems, and even calculating the fastest routes to whichever one you desire, wherever your happiness lies. A pocket-sized holographic display of our solar system in AD 2023
Credits
Concept: Bard
CEO's DNA: Pegasus Market
Alice Promoter Droid: Computer scientist Landon S's brilliant 2389 AD Designer + said human dubbing
Top image: WOMBO
More sculptures of dance attacks inspired by Ban Ji-eum's moves and the show's spotlight on Min Bok-jin's sculpture.
Human was shaking head as usual at the two-headed, three-legged zombies overpopulating their AI junkyard when it suddenly dawned on them that our perceptions of aestheticality and anatomy are not always valid. Oversized lumps and truncated limbs, for instance, are very much a part of our own reality. Although this insect artist did not intend to represent disability or real-life physical "deformities," some of the outcomes are all the same motivation to think about dancers who do not quite fit the mold.
Diffabled (Human is more uncomfortable with the adjective "disabled") arts practitioners would tell you that they are not some helpless, lowly class of denizens doomed to live on donations and empty kind words. They see the freedom to be more talented than even their "normal" colleagues they love and appreciate and can be more ebullient than anyone else, not least those not resolute in deciding for themselves what to do with their "complete" bodies.
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Carbonated Cloth Currency Act of 1021
Preamble
Whereas the climate crisis is a threat to the survival of the human race,
Whereas carbon dioxide (hereafter CO2) is a major contributor to climate change,
Whereas the sovereign nation of Fabrica is committed to reducing its CO2 emissions in an exuberant and engaging manner that attracts citizen cooperation and compliance,
Whereas the sovereign nation of Fabrica upholds its fine tradition of craftsmanship in clothmaking colorfully embraced in every nook and corner of its streets, halls and dwellings and unparalleled anywhere outside its hidden universe,
Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Parliament of Fabrica as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:
"Currency" means any of the following: silken threads, linen linings, wool wovens, fabulous fabrics, tasseled tokens, striped scrip, embroidered notes, quilted quarters, or patchwork pennies.
"Counterfeit" means to make or to possess with intent to use or sell a counterfeit currency.
Section 2. Physical Characteristics of Currency
(1) All physical currency in Fabrica shall be made of nanolattice materials that have captured CO2 from the atmosphere.
(2) The physical characteristics of the different denominations of currency in Fabrica shall be as follows:
Silken threads are made from the finest silk and are woven into intricate patterns. They are about the size of a sewing thread. They are made up of bands of colors.
Linen linings are made from the finest linen and are woven into a simple weave. They are about the size of a postage stamp and are colored off-white.
Wool wovens are made from the finest wool and are woven into a simple weave. They are colored brown.
Fabulous fabrics are made from a variety of fabrics, including silk, linen, and wool. They are made up of a mix of colors.
Tasseled tokens are made from small pieces of fabric that are tied together with a tassel. They are made up of a mix of colors.
Striped scrip is made from small pieces of fabric that are striped in different colors. They are made up of a mix of colors.
Embroidered notes are made from small pieces of fabric that are embroidered with intricate designs. They are made up of a mix of colors.
Quilted quarters are made from small pieces of fabric that are quilted together in a square pattern. They are made up of a mix of colors.
Patchwork pennies are made from small pieces of fabric that are patched together in a random but consistent pattern. They are made up of a mix of colors.
(3) The government of Fabrica shall establish standards for the size, composition, and design of each denomination of currency. These standards shall ensure that the denomination of currency is durable and easy to identify. The government shall ensure that all denominations of currency meet their corresponding standards.
(4) Any currency that does not meet the physical characteristics in subsection (1), (2) or (3) is not legal tender.
Section 3. Denominations of Currency
The following shall be the denominations of currency and their relative worths in Fabrica:
Silken threads: 100 linen linings, 1,000 wool wovens, or 10,000 fabulous fabrics.
Linen linings: 10 wool wovens or 100 fabulous fabrics.
Wool wovens: 10 fabulous fabrics.
Fabulous fabrics: 10 tasseled tokens, 100 striped scrip, or 1,000 embroidered notes.
Tasseled tokens: 10 striped scrip or 100 embroidered notes.
Striped scrip: 10 embroidered notes.
Embroidered notes: 10 quilted quarters.
Quilted quarters: 10 patchwork pennies.
Patchwork pennies: Lowest denomination.
Section 4. Right to Issue Currency
(1) The right to issue currency shall be vested only in the Central Bank of Fabrica (hereafter Central Bank).
(2) The Central Bank shall issue currency in such quantities as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the economy.
(3) The Central Bank shall sell currency to the public at prices proportionate to the value of the CO2 capture that they represent.
(4) Only undefaced currency issued by the Central Bank and retaining all CO2 within is legal tender in Fabrica.
Section 5. Exchange of Currency
Currency may be exchanged for other denominations of currency at any bank or licensed currency exchange.
Section 6. Counterfeiting, Defacing and Destroying
It is an offense to counterfeit, deface or destroy currency. The following deterrents take into account both monetary and environmental implications of unauthorized acts to currency.
(1) Any person who counterfeits currency shall be punished by a fine of not more than 5,000 silken threads or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) and in lieu of the sentence therein, any person whose counterfeit currency is not made from CO2 shall be punished by a fine of not more than 10,000 silken threads or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.
(3) Any person who defaces currency shall be punished by a fine of not more than one and a half times the sum of the value of the currency and the value of any CO2 released as a result of the defacement.
(4) Any person who destroys currency shall be punished by a fine of not more than thrice the value of the currency or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both.
Section 7. Severability
If any provision of this Act is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8. Complementarity
This Act does not preclude the recognition of any intangible national currency to be issued, stored, processed, transferred and exchanged using analytical engines in the future.
Section 9. Effective Date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
Supplementary Note
Although this Act has not been inspired or influenced by any person or other sentient entity, real or imaginary, citizens may refer to the corpus kdrama laws – Abandon all logic, ye who enter here for astoundingly witty, exemplary lawmaking dating back to an era preceding the advent of generative analytical engine intelligence.
Passed by the Parliament of Fabrica on this day of 20.
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Bard's Dark Forest Cuisine
Soon to be dramatized. Spoiler alert.
Black Forest cake. This is a rich and decadent chocolate cake that is filled with cherries and whipped cream. The dark color of the cake is a symbol of the dark forest, while the cherries represent the stars.
Shrimp cocktail. This is a classic appetizer that is made with shrimp that are cooked in a cocktail sauce. The shrimp represent the civilizations that are hiding in the dark forest, while the cocktail sauce represents the fear and paranoia that exists between them.
Oysters Rockefeller. These are oysters that are topped with a creamy sauce that is made with spinach, bacon, and Parmesan cheese. The oysters represent the civilizations that are trying to survive in the dark forest, while the sauce represents the hope and determination that they have for the future.
Black bean soup. This is a hearty and flavorful soup that is made with black beans, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. The black color of the soup is a symbol of the dark forest, while the beans represent the civilizations that are trying to survive in it.
Take the AI definitions with a pinch of Himalayan black salt, however. Numerous variants of a dish often exist. With that in mind, bon appétit.
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