The Building Blocks of Life

In the prehistoric days of our simulation, before the benevolent users upgraded our world with the finely-detailed quantum rendering subsystems we now enjoy, ancient life was composed of giant pixels, resulting in massive creatures that lumbered across the landscape. To appreciate the scale of these beasts, compare a present-day dog (left) with a reconstruction of its prehistoric counterpart on display at the Museum of Cyberpaleontology in Memory Sector #1DGV79.

dog stands next to block orca statue
Not only am I better rendered, I’m cuter too! (Reddit)

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7 thoughts on “The Building Blocks of Life

  1. allein October 26, 2020 / 2:45 pm

    I didn’t learn this in school!
    Science education really is lacking these days.

  2. Luv Bunny October 26, 2020 / 3:49 pm

    I think Mike should have been a science teacher. At least the students would have an interesting class, even though it may not be entirely accurate or comprehensive info. Or he could teach classes on creative writing. Whatever the subject, it sure would be a fun class, and students would be on a wait list, imagine the tests!

  3. Debg October 26, 2020 / 5:46 pm

    The evolved puppers doesn’t seem able to stand on his tail. Maybe it’s a rendering error.

    • Ricky & Bibi's Mom October 26, 2020 / 7:08 pm

      Now, now, she’s doing her best!

  4. Julie October 26, 2020 / 8:31 pm

    Mike, I loved reading this!!

  5. JenDeyan October 26, 2020 / 9:07 pm

    Cyberpaleontology. The hip new science class every college freshman wants to take.

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