
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 4
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Horror Vacuai: Fear of the Void
This chapter explores the concept of horror vacuai or fear of the void and its relevance in art, design, philosophy, and physics. It discusses historical beliefs about vacuums, experiments by figures like Evangelista Toricelli and Blaise Pascal, and the difficulty in creating a perfect vacuum. Examples of vacuum usage in technology and scientific equipment are also provided.
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