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The Transparency of Worthiness

29 Mar 2010
In: Future Perfect, Xi'an
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Straight out of college I spent 6 months signing on for unemployment benefit – breathing space before entering the job market. In the intervening years …
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Offering

23 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Cultural Norms
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Food for eating versus food as a symbol of faith, giving.
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Digital/Physical Monies

11 Jan 2010
In: Lhasa
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Monk counting donations at the end of the day – the notes are tucked into, and placed on religious artifacts by worshippers. We can design …
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Mountain Blessings

25 Dec 2008
In: Akedake, Today's Office
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500 Yen buys a donation to the spirit of the mountain on a day where every ounce of energy and smarts was needed to make …
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Trust in What You Give

06 Nov 2006
In: Future Perfect, Tehran
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At any time the average urban Iranian is within a few meters of a collection box like the one pictured – the larger model can …
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