“Meaning what? That you’ve become used to preserving your faith despite being surrounded by heretics?” “No. Rather, it’s as if I’ve got an Amsterdam inside of my head.” “A what !?” “Many different sects and faiths that are always arguing with one another. A Babel of religious disputation that never dies down. I have got used to it.”
Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver
Als reactie op de inzet van burgerwaarnemers, zetten de politiebonden nu zelf ook waarnemers in om burgerwaarnemers te controleren.
NOS: Veelbesproken proef preventief fouilleren van start in Amsterdam (2021-09-01)
I am yours now
So now I don't ever have to leave
The xx: Islands
We willen graag toeristen die komen voor de rijkdom en schoonheid van culturele instellingen. Niet de toeristen die alleen komen om hier dronken en stoned rond te lopen.
Maybe we will all read more and everyone will become reflective and enlightened.
Jeffrey (underground cinemas)
