#INQUIRY

[thirdity]

The librarian (if not overworked or neurotic) is happy when he can demonstrate two things: the quality of his memory and erudition and the richness of his library, especially if it is small. The more isolated and disregarded the library, the more the librarian is consumed with sorrow for its underestimation. A person who asks for help makes the librarian happy.

Umberto Eco, How to Write a Thesis

[philosophybits]

There is nothing higher than the search for, and the love of, Truth.

Nikolai Berdyaev, The Realm of Spirit and the Realm of Caesar

[sweetlittlevampire]

@kat-anni and I were paired up for this year's @mdzsbigbang, and she wrote 'looked so alive, turns out I'm not real', which I thoroughly enjoyed and had the pleasure to draw this art piece for. Give it a read if you're in the mood for an amazing case fic. Link below!

[vermillioncrown]

dude your porn was too hot now im shy 😭 i’ll talk under this ask i have shit to say but jesus christ 😭

too hot? oh?

lol better than "meh"

please tell me things about osnf 🙏 i wanna know...if i write smut i want it to be

spank bank-worthy

magnified character study

there is little-to-no commentary i will begrudge.

*rattling the bars of my cage* i wanna know!

[pepperonyfic]

So a few weeks ago someone inquired about having a Pepperony week type of event like it's been done in the past. Honestly, I had been thinking about it, but wasn't sure if anyone was interested until I received this anonymous message. My hope is to revive the Pepperony community just a little with some new fics. There have been only a few and far in between lately. Or anything that is tagged with our favorite couple does not feature them prominently, they're just a mention, the fic is about an entire different ship or it's all about Spidey (sorry Pete).

So for this post, I would like to ask those that would like to be involved, would they like to potentially have this kickoff early next year? It's just with the holidays coming up, I know a lot are busy with real life. A Christmas week would cool too, you would have all month to submit your week of fics or something like that. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Another thing, what themes/tropes are you interested in? Let me know and I can then try making a poll with some of the suggestions.

Leave and a comment and let me know what you would like to see.

[allyooops]

Been missing colour haha, decided to draw my gals <3

@askinquiry

@ask-the-mare-in-the-forest

@ask-a-grumpy-melon

[kittykatchao]

does anyone know who’s Art this is? it’s on a shirt of mine my mom got and wore for a while before giving it to me.

is this lost media???

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Curiosity

The philosophy of curiosity explores the nature, origins, and implications of human curiosity, which drives individuals to seek knowledge, explore new experiences, and ask questions about the world around them. Curiosity has long been recognized as a fundamental aspect of human cognition and behavior, playing a central role in scientific inquiry, philosophical reflection, and everyday life. Here are some key aspects and theories within the philosophy of curiosity:

Epistemic Curiosity: Epistemic curiosity refers to the desire for knowledge and understanding, motivating individuals to seek information, explore new ideas, and engage in intellectual pursuits. Philosophers have debated the nature of epistemic curiosity, its origins in human cognition, and its role in shaping scientific progress and cultural development.

Aesthetic Curiosity: Aesthetic curiosity pertains to the exploration of beauty, art, and creativity, driving individuals to seek out new experiences, appreciate diverse forms of expression, and engage with works of literature, music, visual art, and other cultural artifacts. Aesthetic curiosity raises questions about the nature of artistic inspiration, cultural interpretation, and subjective experience.

Existential Curiosity: Existential curiosity concerns the exploration of existential questions about the nature of existence, meaning, and purpose, motivating individuals to reflect on their own lives, values, and beliefs. Existential curiosity encompasses inquiries into topics such as the nature of consciousness, the search for transcendence, and the quest for personal fulfillment.

Philosophical Curiosity: Philosophical curiosity involves the pursuit of philosophical inquiry, critical thinking, and self-reflection, prompting individuals to question assumptions, challenge conventional wisdom, and explore fundamental concepts such as truth, morality, justice, and reality. Philosophical curiosity underlies the practice of philosophy as a discipline and informs broader intellectual endeavors.

Ethical Curiosity: Ethical curiosity concerns the exploration of ethical questions and moral dilemmas, motivating individuals to consider the consequences of their actions, empathize with others, and strive for moral growth and development. Ethical curiosity raises questions about the nature of moral values, ethical principles, and the pursuit of the good life.

Cognitive Curiosity: Cognitive curiosity encompasses the exploration of cognitive processes, mental states, and psychological phenomena, driving individuals to understand how the mind works, how knowledge is acquired, and how beliefs are formed. Cognitive curiosity informs research in fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science.

Cultural Curiosity: Cultural curiosity involves the exploration of diverse cultures, traditions, and worldviews, prompting individuals to learn about different societies, languages, and customs, and to appreciate the richness of human diversity. Cultural curiosity fosters intercultural understanding, global awareness, and cross-cultural communication.

Metacognitive Curiosity: Metacognitive curiosity pertains to the exploration of one's own cognitive processes and learning strategies, motivating individuals to reflect on their own thinking, monitor their own understanding, and adapt their learning strategies to achieve greater intellectual growth and self-improvement.

Overall, the philosophy of curiosity explores the multifaceted nature of human curiosity and its profound influence on knowledge, creativity, personal growth, and the human condition.

[smilestrawbunny]

Random ask but what's Inquiry's reaction to the Strawbaby calling her mama for the first time?

[mdzs-fanon-exposed]

MDZS Fanon VS Canon: 5/?

Lan Wangji played Inquiry every day for 13 years

Rating: FANON - UNSUPPORTED

This belief is a big one in the fandom, since it's commonly held to be canon or implied canon. It's both romantic and tragic to think of Lan Wangji playing Inquiry for Wei Wuxian every day during his thirteen years of mourning, whether he thought Wei Wuxian would respond or no. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), there is no proof in the novel that Lan Wangji ever tried to contact Wei Wuxian after his death.

In the first place, Inquiry is the wrong method for to search for Wei Wuxian:

"Inquiry" was a famous song composed by the forebears of the Lan Clan of Gusu. It was different from "Evocation" in that it was used in circumstances when the identity of the deceased was unknown and there was no medium. (Seven Seas Ch. 5)

As Lan Wangji knows Wei Wuxian's identity, Inquiry is not applicable. There is another GusuLan method for summoning souls that would be more likely:

The song they played was called "Evocation." Using the corpse, a part of the corpse, or a beloved item of the deceased as the medium, the soul of the dead would come forth at the sound of the music. (Seven Seas Ch. 5)

By default, Inquiry would not have been Lan Wangji's soul-summoning song of choice. Even if we assume that Lan Wangji had to resort to Inquiry because he didn't have a suitable medium (e.g. Wei Wuxian left no body/Lan Wangji didn't have access to a "beloved item"), there is no indication in the text that he ever attempted it or Evocation. We do know that after the siege of the Burial Mounds, Lan Wangji "searched the mountain for days," which may have included one or both methods, but neither is specified:

Although he had found the unconscious, feverish Wen Yuan tucked inside the hollow of a scorched tree, he had found nothing of Wei Wuxian. Not even a bone, a chunk of flesh, or a frail wisp of soul. (Passage and quote above: Seven Seas Ch. 23)

Without a soul to communicate with, there would be no chance of Inquiry working. We as the reader know that Wei Wuxian's soul was intact and able to be summoned back eventually, but Lan Wangji didn't know that. Faced with his own inability to find Wei Wuxian's soul, the years of failed attempts from the major clans, and the assumption that an un-summonable soul must have been ripped apart or dispersed (Seven Seas Chs. 5, 7), it's incredibly unlikely that he would have continued to play regardless.

At best, we can assume it's possible that Lan Wangji played Inquiry briefly at the Burial Mounds, but there is no canon basis for the idea that he played it every day until Wei Wuxian was resurrected.

If anybody is big into fandom history and knows where this idea might have originated, please let me know! I'm curious and it would be an interesting addition to this post. I know that the Lan Wangji character song from The Untamed, "Bu Wang," contains this verse:

The qin plays in the Jingshi A song of inquiry, unanswered (Genius Lyrics)

If not the original source for the "13 years" theory, this official song may have popularized it until it was assumed to be canon to the novels as well as the drama; it wouldn't be the first time that something like this has happened.

[thirdity]

Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry. When we consider a book, we mustn't ask ourselves what it says but what it means, a precept that the commentators of the holy books had very clearly in mind.

Umberto Eco, The Name of the Rose

[philosophybits]

Undoubtedly we have no questions to ask which are unanswerable. We must trust the perfection of the creation so far, as to believe that whatever curiosity the order of things has awakened in our minds, the order of things can satisfy. Every man's condition is a solution in hieroglyphic to those inquiries he would put. He acts it as life, before he apprehends it as truth.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature

[codekiraqueen]

Hey Tronblr.... Do you want Tron Legacy stickers 😭😭🖤 👉🏼👈🏼 ... Again y'all are my Tron and friends sketches 😆😆🫶🏼

LMK!

[vermillioncrown]

hi it’s been years but i have thoughts again ✌️😗 i watched clue bc of u guys btw

please tell me your thoughts 👀

(@rozaceous)

[photoblogdujour]

Leaning in for @ancientstarrydynamo . How did the circular dahlia show go Starry? Inquiring flowers want to know.

[allyooops]

I love drawing ponies in piles, wanted to make one for my own little creations ❤️ Melon and DC would absolutely not get along, and she'd also probably find Inq to be boring. Inquiry would of course treat Melon as kindly as she treats everypony else.