#Nature And Technology

[aboutanancientenquiry]

"Technological Wonder in Herodotus’ Histories

From the book Medicine and Paradoxography in the Ancient World

Maria Gerolemou

Abstract

Taking as a starting point the assumption that health in antiquity was an acquired good, this chapter aims to examine the concept of the artificially cured or improved human body in Herodotus; this is a product of human techne, specifically of health technology. A defining point for the category of this type of body is the concept of the wondrous (θῶμα). As a technological wonder which emphasizes human agency, the cured or improved body threatens to replace the natural body and the thauma of nature. In effect, however, there is no substantial difference between the natural and the technological body or, consequently, the natural and the technological wonder; since the latter, the technological, mimics the former, the natural, the only difference that could be observed is the unaccountable behavior of the natural body which opposes the technological predetermined design of the artificial body."

[artbypaz]

Tales from The Sketchbook #1

Welcome to a new series I am titling: ‘Tales from The Sketchbook’ where I’ll be taking one sketch from one of my many sketchbooks and talk about the inspiration behind the piece and maybe any ideas on how to handle the piece moving forward. If that’s something you’re interested in be sure to like this post and follow me for future tales!!

This is a 4 x 6 inch ink and watercolor sketch of a robot. I’ve been on a robot kick lately and hopefully you’ll all know why soon. But I like this little guy. Particularly I enjoy his eyes, I wanted something bright and piercing but non threatening. I kept his outline loose at least for the sketch. I inked his outline using somewhat of a hashmark style of shading that I've always loved, particularly in old peanuts comics and even the cartoon. I painting his body with watercolor and used a combination of grey but with small drops of black and red in certain sections to act as subtle shadows and highlights.

I find the image of a what would normally be a cold heartless machine holding something that represents life. So, the idea of the robot holding a sunflower wasn’t much of a stretch but for me I think this can grow to a piece that can represent the balance of nature and modern society. I think this little bot can make a cool environmental based series. I’d like to further explore this theme as well as maybe attempt to give the bot a little more personality to the robot. The robot itself I would love to communicate a sort of torment between loving life and acknowledging the damage you cause to nature from merely existing. I think it’s a difficult headspace to be in but the exhaust coming out of his back suggests he must be powered and therefor him existing and being able to experience the beauty of the world means he is killing it. The robot itself beginning to show signs of age by developing early rust suggesting that his form of technology is showing signs of being dated as its limitations become more apparent it finds itself taking time to appreciate nature and the world around it.

Anyway, if you’re reading this I hope you’ve enjoyed the first installment of this series. If you want to see me continue this particular concept please comment or like it so I can see what’s doing well. Follow me for more ‘Tales from The Sketchbook’ and much more art related content I plan on posting here.

You can also check out my Instagram: @art_by_PAZ for more art and to stay up to date on any news about my art.

[karlrincon]

Happy New Year 2024 from Korea.

Year of the 🐲🐉!

[chirp-the-mouse]

I couldn’t not draw it

You know that post about how angels and telephone towers are biologically compatible? That’s how I feel about overgrown plants and industrial machines.

[feodortum]

[catchymemes]

[shutter-pan]

[naturewondr]

"The Earth has music for those who listen."

[heartnosekid]

a bright & colorful stimboard with fluffy cats, rainbow colors, & some 2000s tech for anon!

🌈-🐱-🌈 / 🐱-🌈-🐱 / 🌈-🐱-🌈

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - September 8-14

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1. Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species

“[The Minnesota Zoo’s] Amur tigers have produced 57 cubs, [… 21 of which] have gone on to produce litters of their own, amounting to another 86 cubs. […] “They’re showing a lot of resiliency, which is something that we work hard for in human care. We want these animals to have a lot of confidence and be able to adapt to new environments just as they’re doing today.””

2. Powered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO₂ into protein and vitamins

“The team designed a two-stage bioreactor system that produces yeast rich in protein and vitamin B9. [… The protein] levels in their yeast exceed those of beef, pork, fish, and lentils. […] Running on clean energy and CO2, the system reduces carbon emissions in food production. It uncouples land use from farming, freeing up space for conservation[… and] will help farmers concentrate on producing vegetables and crops sustainably.”

3. JCPenney Launches Apparel Collection Aimed At Wheelchair Users

“A major department store is rolling out a new line of clothing specifically tailored to meet the needs of women who use wheelchairs featuring options for both everyday wear and special occasions. [… The clothing have] modifications like zippers located for easy access, pocket positioning and extended back rises optimized for the seated position and shorter sleeves to limit interference with wheels.”

4. Snails bred in Edinburgh Zoo sent to re-populate species in French Polynesia

“Thousands of rare partula snails bred at Edinburgh Zoo are to be released in French Polynesia to restore the wild population of the species.The last surviving few of the species were rescued in the early 1990s[….] 15 species and sub-species [are being bred in zoos for repopulation], the majority of which are classed as extinct in the wild.”

5. [NH Joins 19 Other States] to Provide Essential Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

“[CMS] approved New Hampshire’s Medicaid State Plan Amendment for community-based mobile crisis intervention teams to provide services for people experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. […] The multidisciplinary team provides screening and assessment; stabilization and de-escalation; and coordination with and referrals to health, social, and other services, as needed.”

6. Recovery plan for Missouri population of eastern hellbender

“It is expected that recovery efforts for the Missouri DPS of the eastern hellbender will reduce sedimentation and improve water quality in the aforementioned watersheds, which will also improve drinking water, as well as benefit multiple federally listed mussels, sport fish and other aquatic species.”

7. How $7.3B will help rural co-ops build clean power—and close coal plants

“[The funds are] serving about 5 million households across 23 states [… to] build wind and solar power, which is now cheaper than coal-fired power across most of the country. […] Some of it will be used to pay down the cost of closing coal plants[….] federal funding could help co-ops secure enough wind, solar, and battery resources to retire their entire coal capacity by 2032, cutting carbon emissions by 80 to 90 percent and reducing wholesale electricity costs by 10 to 20 percent[….]”

8. Native-led suicide prevention program focuses on building community strengths

“[Indigenous researchers have] designed programs that aim to build up a community’s endemic strengths, rather than solely treating the risks facing individuals within that community. By providing support and resources that enable access to Alaska Native cultural activities, they hope to strengthen social bonds that build resilience. […] “In a Yup’ik worldview, suicide is not a mental health disorder, and it’s not an individual affliction, it’s a disruption of the collective.””

9. Another rare Javan rhino calf spotted at Indonesia park

“A new Javan rhino calf has been spotted in an Indonesian national park, the facility's head said Friday, further boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered mammals after two other […] calves were spotted earlier this year at the park, which is the only habitat left for the critically endangered animal.”

10. Transparent solar cells can directly supply energy from glass surfaces

“[Researchers have] unveiled a method of supplying energy directly from glass of buildings, cars, and mobile devices through transparent solar cells. […] It has also succeeded in charging a smartphone using natural sunlight. It also proved the possibility that a screen of a small mobile device can be used as an energy source.”

September 1-7 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[dunkinbublin]

forever bitter that the sonic ova home isnt used in any sonic media

if sonic is gonna settle anywhere its gonna be where nature has reclaimed itself.

[heybrandish]

I hate being accessible. I’ll turn off my phone and open the window to the rainy evening, light some incense and be without demands

[fruitiermetrostation]

[orofeaiel]

Ancient Technology

[bunnieswithknives]

Okay but does Peri KNOW that Dev has a robotic leg when he shows up? Something about the fact that Peri's wand is a cane and the fact that Dev could have kept his leg and just had a cane for the rest of his life instead tickles my brain.

I mean he doesn't know immediately, he wasn't like briefed or anything, but he basically lives in Dev's house so he definitely finds out. Peri doesn't comment on or react to it all though really, there's no reason for him to think anything of it, plenty of people have missing limbs, a lot of people are born without them, it doesn't necessarily mean anything sinister happened. He had no reason to pry or ask and I think Peri's lack of reaction to it helped Dev feel a bit more comfortable in his skin. (Not by much but.. a little bit.)