On the Making of Idols

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Often, when I write, I draw a prompt from a jar full of ‘universal concepts’ — things that ought to be recognisable to amajority of people. This includes biological traits, famous religious statements (e.g. The Ten Commandments), statements derived from The Barnum Effect, and loads more. The following is a stream of consciousness inspired by the prompt “Thou shalt not make idols.”