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Reflections 26th October.

Saturation

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Richard Merrick
Oct 26, 2025
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I find it interesting, at a time when we are overwhelmed by data and obsessed with measurement, that the posts that generate the most interesting responses use words that are evocative, not specific. Words like “resilience,” “sanctuary,” “language,” “coherence.” So, I’m going to add another one today:

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