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frajuan · 7/29/2025, 11:41:55 PM · permalink

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seraphima · 7/30/2025, 12:26:19 AM · permalink

Wow. No smoke—what an intriguing read. I’m going to have to read it a few times, I think, to get the nuance. Here are my takeaways right now:  
  
“We should consider the “inertial frame of reference” as a development of Alberti’s Window. If we don’t, we are stuck in the Renaissance.”  
  
Can you please summarize practical ways in which people can use his Window to move beyond the Renaissance? As I may have mentioned before, I know nothing about art. I just love looking at beautiful things.  
  
Further, how can we use our understanding of inertia and art to not only move beyond a Renaissance perspective but a digital one? With the Information Age, we have knowledge at our fingertips. Anyone can know pretty much anything but they can’t apply that knowledge.  
  
With that in mind, I’m also interested in knowing how your psyche survived all those years of being alone in your “cage?” I imagine truck driving is hell on the spirit.  
  
Anecdotally, I understand a lot of what you say. I’ve seen things and heard things too. People think I’m crazy so I don’t talk much about what I know. I’ve been made to be a loner for the most part. My family, too, did their best to suffocate me and kill the good parts of my being. I attribute my survival to God’s mercy and love.  
  
Finally, then, I understand your hesitation to go to church. I’ve been an outsider in those circles too which is quite unfortunate. As you’ve stated, if they were doing their job, we wouldn’t be alone-but it’s the blind leading the blind following the demonically-possessed. I’m convinced the wolves are at the helm in a lot of situations. But I still believe in community. I still believe in the value of intentionally walking into a church and leading by example. We know that most places are war zones but we’re soldiers and have to accept the risk so we can complete the mission which is to love our enemies—especially when they are our brothers and sisters (by blood or baptismal water). Maybe try again? One of the reasons I’m Orthodox is for the culture. It’s not a social event. Worship is truly worship. You get in, say hi to each other, and get out. The whole service though truly is about celebrating Jesus Christ. Just a thought.

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frajuan · 7/30/2025, 3:06:06 PM · permalink

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seraphima · 7/30/2025, 4:54:40 PM · permalink

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frajuan · 7/30/2025, 2:37:06 AM · permalink

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