Kintsugi, 金継ぎ, "Golden Joinery"
Kagoshima prefecture, 17th century, Edo period.
Stoneware with clear, crackled glaze, stained by ink; gold lacquer repairs.
Smithsonian Institution exhibit.
SovereigntyQuest
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For those paying attention and as a rejoinder to my morning's quote 15 hours ago.
"The Universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine. Mind no longer appears to be an accidental intruder into the realm of matter... we ought rather hail it as the creator and governor of the realm of matter."
— James Jeans, The Mysterious Universe
"Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is just opinion."
Democritus of Abdera
One of the most interesting books I've read in some time. It's claims are so bold that I'll have to do some background searching to verify how accurate or respected the premise of the book actually is.
For those of you who enjoy the sounds of working in silence with only the sound of hand tools on wood. Another Japanese artist.
Incredible artist Akane Yamamoto who uses an ancient Japanese tradition of gold foil in her glass art. Mind blowing attention to detail and perfection.
Akane Yamamoto -Kirikane Glass Artist-
Akane Yamamoto -Kirikane Glass Artist- Official Website
Japanese Kirikane glass artist Akane Yamamoto official website.
An interesting article from the Free Market Foundation website. The FMF are a South African group, founded in 1975, whose aim is the promotion of free market principles and individual liberty.
Free Market Foundation
Four false criticisms of liberalism from the right | Free Market Foundation
The recognition and tolerance of difference is liberalism’s primary business.
For folks on social security in Aus, they really aren't that many steps away from a fully controllable cbdc.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/enhanced-income-management-and-smartcard
