Influences in Real Life

Recently I have been reading a lot of folklore from eastern Europe. I find it all fascinating since it doesn't get told as much where I am from as things like Greek mythology.

For Phu-wa, the reincarnation system is based on the one believes by Kardecists. My parents converted to Kardecism when I was little.

Big corporations gaining more and more power, even rivaling the government. And cultures getting destroyed by fascists but those who can try to flee, do so.

Dostoevsky lately. I guess it makes sense many don’t know of his work until later in life when they need it. If you’re nearing 40 and aren’t familiar then it’s time to at least watch a YouTube video or two to get the ball rolling.

I always like to use https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random as a way of leavening my world with bits I didn't come up with or curate.