Tag: philosophy

The Best Books About the History and Impact of Photography

Some years ago, I studied photography at the Zurich University of the Arts. From that time, I still treasure the insights into the history of photography I was given. And the many discussions on the meaning and impact of the medium we would have. If this is something that interests you, too, here the books which were recommended to us during our studies. They truly gave me a great perspective and overview over this fascinating, visual art form.

The Gatekeepers and the Purpose of Zero

The Parable of the Cipher and the Purpose of Zero — What is the purpose of zero? Early ancient civilizations did not have a symbol for zero. They used symbols and tokens: one token for what we know now as 1 or I, two tokens for II, three tokens for 3 or III, etc. Parables are metaphors using old symbols, signs, and languages. Sometimes numbers are merely crucial points, just like gatekeepers play vital roles.