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Those of you who are familiar with the Bay Area’s unique culture may remember artist Jonathon Keats’ failed 2003 attempt to put the law of identity on Berkeley’s legal books, or his experiment to grow a deity in a petri dish, or maybe his creation of the first ever porno for plants.
Now he’s planning on opening the Atheon—a “temple of science” which is meant to bring spiritual satisfaction through scientific knowledge—here in Berkeley. However, you shouldn’t confuse this type of science “worship” with other religions that are phonetically similar: The whole idea is, after all, an art exhibit.
But why in the name of science would someone attempt to merge spirituality and rationality like this? Because apparently, stained glass—something essential to religion—is perfect for representing the universe’s early cosmological history.
Keats also has the scientific equivalent of some religiously inspired music: A song called “Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?” can be heard by cell phone during the exhibit’s duration.
The Atheon project can be seen on the outside (since the building will still be under construction) from Sept. 27 through Feb. 1 at 2222 Harold Way.
Image Source: fdecomite under Creative Commons
Questions for the Temple of Science [Wired]
The Atheon, a “Temple of Science,” coming to Berkeley [Valleywag]
A temple for the worship of science [NewScientist]
Tags:god-in-a-dish, it's...science?, Jonathon Keats, law of identity, plant pornography, the Atheon
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Oct 14, 2008 at 3:52 am
i would rather die than accept “god”, he is a made up, multi thousand year old dick that has given nothing but false beleif to the billions of people that see to him. Unfortunatly he is so powerful people are willing to kill themselves in his name……. wtf?!
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Sep 11, 2008 at 7:45 am
that picture is nice.