// Disciplines
Material Culture Studies
6 topics
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
Reflections on Substances Found Only on Earth
Reflections on substances found only on Earth refer to emotions of awe, wonder, and affinity toward materials (certain minerals, water, life…
- Conceptual Fashion
The Question to Fashion That Assumes Disposal as a Premise
Fashion that assumes disposal refers to garments or conceptual works designed from the outset with the expectation of being discarded after …
- DIY Culture
Does a Soul Reside in Things Made by Oneself?
The question 'Does a soul reside in things made by oneself?' examines the true nature of the sense that handmade objects carry a special 'vi…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
Can We Feel the Time It Took for Stones to Form
The question 'Can we feel the time it took for stones to form' probes the gap between the scale of geological time (millions to billions of …
- Prepping
The Meaning of Preparing Tools Without Ever Using Them
'Preparing tools without ever using them' refers to food, water, tools, medical supplies, and other items stockpiled for years in anticipati…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
What is Revealed by Polishing a Stone
The act of polishing a stone is not merely surface processing, but an act of 'drawing out' the intrinsic beauty and structure that the stone…