The author discusses the concept of proving one's humanity online, drawing parallels to historical events and the evaluation of artifacts. They explain how checkpoints and boundaries are established, using the example of the Ypres Salient during World War I. The piece then delves into the examination of historical objects, distinguishing between those that are undeniably alien to the present and those that possess a disturbing familiarity, often exhibiting signs like crazing or checking. AI
RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on abstract concepts and historical analogies, not a report on a specific event or development.
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