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One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.

Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.

The Liminality of Landfills

Landfills are physically liminal because they are spaces of transition, occupying a threshold between former and future uses. The land itself is in an unstable, transitory state, with decomposing waste causing the ground to settle and shift. This makes it unfit for most construction for decades, a physical manifestation

The Liminality of Waste more Generally

Waste is a socially and culturally constructed idea shaped by human perceptions of value.

• It is defined by what we no longer want or find useful, such as outdated electronics or food scraps.

• This perception is influenced by consumer culture, convenience, and a desire for novelty.

• Factors like the "out of

In fact, this impatience in dealing with frustration is the primary reason that most people fail to achieve their goals. Unreasonable expectations timewise, resulting in unnecessary frustration, due to a perceived feeling of failure. Achieving the extraordinary is not a linear process.
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The secret is to show up, do the work, and go home.
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