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Not all paper is created equal: an 800-year-old tradition of making it by hand | Aeon Videos

Published January 27, 2017 / by shschill

A tradition dating back to the 16th century, making paper by hand is still central to life in the village of Kurotani in the Japanese prefecture of Kyoto. The durable and versatile material, called washi, is crafted in a meticulous process that includes harvesting a trio of plants, preparing and soaking the raw materials, and forming sheets on bamboo screens. This soothing observational short documentary follows the process from harvest to the final decorative touches.

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The Post-Truth Issue – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Published January 18, 2017 / by shschill / 1 Comment on The Post-Truth Issue – The Chronicle of Higher Education
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“Post-truth—adjective; relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” So says Oxford Dictionaries, announcing their 2016 word of the ye

Source: The Post-Truth Issue – The Chronicle of Higher Education