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The Importance of Art and Play - The One Percent Rule

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Embracing the arts and play As a follow-up to my various posts about humanity's future with AI and social renewal, it is worth considering the cultural revival espoused by the 18th-century evangelists of the arts and play. Friedrich Schiller, a towering figure of the German Enlightenment, was as striking in person as he was in intellect. Standing over six feet tall with piercing eyes and an air of thoughtful intensity, Schiller carried himself with a dignity that matched his philosophical depth. His dress, often a blend of simple elegance, reflected his modest yet refined tastes, and his…

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