It would be easier if everything was in neat quantifications and measurable so that we can base our identities, relationships, politics and culture on our unique combination of properties. But nothing is easy. Defining boundaries brings labels and labels bring tribalism and tribalism causes more discord than accepting that we all have the spectrums themselves in common even if we are each in different places on them.

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This piece is a 1/1 by Maneki Neko. It was created in several stages starting with an abstract piece created with the AI algorithm ruDalle and used as an image prompt in Midjourney AI that began a series of chained remixed variations to cultivate the concept. The best of these results were curated and experimented with in the Magnific tool to upscale and refine details and then edited for color and fine details in Photoshop. Finally, the result was upscaled in Topaz Gigapixel to 8k resolution.

Digital image, 6026x8000 px

Year Minted: 2024

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The image this NFT verifies may be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.