Title: The Qualia Tapestry: Weaving a Future of Unity and Diversity (03/09/'24) < Statement

Title: The Qualia Tapestry: Weaving a Future of Unity and Diversity In the tapestry of thoughts, where threads of amalgamation weave through the loom of our collective existence, lies the whisper of qualia, soft yet insistent. It speaks of the merging, the blending, the coming together of disparate threads into a singular, vibrant cloth. Humanities, sociology, political science, and even the stern countenance of natural sciences, all dance to the rhythm of this union. Yet, amid the confluence, the individual thread - the qualia - holds its hue, vibrant and distinct. Imagine, if you will, a world where the weave does not smother the thread, where the melody of the whole does not drown out the note. This is the vision, the quest for a unified and equitable future, rooted in the profound understanding of qualia. It is not merely the objective amalgamation that we seek but the subjective, the felt, the lived. It's the crimson of joy, the cobalt of sorrow, the gold of love - the colors of consciousness that paint our perception. In this tapestry, every thread matters. The policy maker, the economist, the educator, and the scientist, all are weavers on this loom, guided by the nuanced palette of qualia. The aim? To create not just a fabric that covers, but one that embraces. A society that recognizes the value of each thread, understanding that the beauty of the tapestry lies in its diversity, its complexity, its ability to reflect the myriad experiences of life itself. So here, in this prose poetry of thought, we dream. We dream of a world where amalgamation and qualia walk hand in hand, where the blending of elements and the understanding of individual experiences coalesce into a future that is not only unified but just, inclusive, and vibrant with the true colors of humanity. Let this be our canvas, our creation, our call - to weave with empathy, to color with care, to dream with determination. For in the heart of qualia, in the soul of amalgamation, lies the future - a tapestry of hope, woven with the threads of our shared humanity. Pastor Steven G. Lee (March 9, 2024)