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Art Action: "DNA Ink" to Mark Constitution's Birthday - Nationwide Initiative
Politicians in Germany are set to receive a special ink embodying the nation's Basic Law for the constitution's anniversary. The ink, containing a miniaturized version of the Basic Law text, is part of a nationwide art action coinciding with media and book campaigns. Quotes from celebrities will accompany the initiative.
Daniel Koller, spokesperson for the "DNA of Democracy" action group, told the German Press Agency that the ink, first presented to Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer last May, has been updated to reflect this year's constitutional amendment. Ministers of the newly formed black-red federal government are among the targets for this year's distribution.
"Discussions are ongoing, and we are optimistic," Koller stated. North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) and other prominent figures are said to have already pledged their support.
Journalist Linda Zervakis, highlighting the importance of press freedom, is taking part in the planned "Friendship Book of Democracy." In this book, 146 personalities will express their views on democracy using the symbolic "DNA ink." Approximately 76 of them are already sharing their thoughts as part of the current media campaign, including on their own social media channels.
Moderator Zervakis and Telekom CEO Tim Höttges have emphasized the need to safeguard fundamental rights, particularly freedom of the press, against misuse for political propaganda or misinformation. Höttges also addressed the issue of hate and incitement online, proposing an amendment to Article 1 stating that "dignity of man is inviolable, even on the internet."
"DNA of Democracy" is a non-partisan, non-commercial initiative. Funding for the current action has been raised through crowdfunding, totaling more than €65,000.
The "DNA Ink" was developed with the aid of scientists, who stored the Basic Law in a DNA sequence as binary code. The sequence was then translated into the DNA coding ACTG and produced in a biotechnological laboratory before being encapsulated and mixed with ink. This process utilized a DNA data storage method, which employs DNA as a medium for data storage.
- The community policy of the "DNA of Democracy" action group encourages a non-partisan and non-commercial approach for their initiatives.
- In the realm of science, the development of the "DNA Ink" involved scientists encoding the Basic Law in a DNA sequence as binary code.
- In the field of education-and-self-development, journalist Linda Zervakis is a part of the "Friendship Book of Democracy," expressing her views on democracy using symbolic "DNA ink."
- In the area of employment policy, funding for the "DNA of Democracy" current action was raised through crowdfunding, totaling more than €65,000.
- In the domain of nutrition, one might consider the potential benefits of supplements that promote a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, like maintaining physical health through proper food choices or attending health-and-wellness workshops.
- Höttges, a figure in the technology industry, addressed the issue of hate and incitement online, proposing a modification to Article 1 to ensure dignity of man is inviolable, even on the internet, hinting at the intersection of technology and lifestyle issues.
