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Michael Rider's exhibition 'Even Muddy Rivers Flow' explores murkiness and the unknown in contemporary art.
The art pieces in the exhibition evoke curiosity and fear with their hues of blues and greens.
Rider's work uses bursts of color and patterns to create an eerie ambiance, sparking emotions of discomfort and unease.

Surviving challenging situations can create strong memories that shape our lives.
Our childhood experiences and friendships can have a lasting impact on our choices and actions.
Learning to face fear, doubt, and challenges can lead to personal growth and resilience.

The enneagram is a universal symbol that can contain all knowledge and be interpreted; the ability to use it grants great power, representing perpetual motion and the philosopher's stone.
Experiencing the enneagram through movement is important for understanding it fully, with exercises connected to the 'movement of the enneagram' aiding comprehension and tapping into necessary ideas.
Distinguishing between objective art (where the artist consciously creates and transmits specific ideas) and subjective art (where art manifests 'accidentally') is crucial; objective art needs flashes of objective consciousness and inner unity for proper understanding.

The enneagram and the law of seven in conjunction with the law of three are explored within the text
The interplay of numbers, intervals, and harmonies in the enneagram are discussed, highlighting the importance of precise proportions and relations
Connections are drawn between cosmic and human processes, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the laws governing transitions and interactions

Symbolism of numbers, geometrical figures, letters, and words: Understanding the right and wrong interpretations of symbols, the union of knowledge and being, and attainment through one's own efforts.
The law of octaves and the symbolism of numbers: Exploring the law of octaves, the significance of the decimal system, and the importance of understanding the unity expressed by numbers.
Various symbolisms and their interpretations: Examining different systems such as magic, alchemy, and astrology, emphasizing the necessity of correctly understanding symbols to avoid misinterpretations and delusions.

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Collecting data: The internet user plays a gawker role by actively engaging with information, influencing their social media feed with obscure narratives.
Mutating: Memes mutate in digital environments like pathogens, losing their original meaning and becoming a tailored form of communication for the digital age.
Sharing: Memes share similarities with dreams, expressing subconscious wishes and anxieties, and create personalized realities that shape collective fantasies, impacting individual experiences and online interactions.

Internet movements like the alt-right and QAnon evolve through specific aesthetics to stay relevant and attract followers.
Far-right aesthetic styles like terrorwave and fashwave had limitations in gaining popularity and spreading online compared to QAnon's more adaptable and engaging aesthetic.
The emergence of 'Hyperborean Mashup' as a far-right aesthetic response to QAnon, blending complex symbolism, conspiracy theories, and intense visuals, reflects a deeper search for transformation and meaning within the far-right community.

December 25 was chosen as the date for Christmas due to its connection to the winter solstice, symbolizing the increase in daylight hours in the northern hemisphere.
There's historical debate over whether Christmas was influenced by pagan festivals, but various beliefs and traditions connect the birth of Jesus to astronomical events like the winter solstice.
Regardless of religious beliefs, the winter solstice is a time to appreciate the increasing daylight and the promise of warmth and growth in the upcoming spring season.

Presidential inaugurations symbolize the transfer of power, which is an important aspect of a republic. It's a moment when the entire government comes together.
The inaugural speeches are significant and often contain themes that reflect the era they were given in. Analyzing them can reveal a lot about the country's values and priorities at that time.
Word clouds from these speeches highlight key themes and words used, offering a fun way to engage with history and test our knowledge of past inaugurations.