tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post6580828964339219460..comments2024-03-26T07:00:11.620-05:00Comments on Wisdom of the Hands: what if...Doug Stowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-74919733451482017812018-12-24T16:09:15.930-06:002018-12-24T16:09:15.930-06:00It would be interesting to examine remaining Quipu...It would be interesting to examine remaining Quipu to see if they had been handled in such a manner, fingers moving down through to feel vibratory pulses from the knotted threads. There might be evidence in the way threads are worn, or chemical or biological remains, telling that they have been handled in this manner by a variety of individuals, suggesting that they were not only looked at, but purposefully handled as well.<br /><br />Academics are often tied to language with a bit of the visual thrown in. A more hand-centric view would open a few windows and doors bringing more light to the study of human culture.Doug Stowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-61779217223110073172018-12-24T14:57:59.825-06:002018-12-24T14:57:59.825-06:00That's intriguing thinking, Doug, thank you.That's intriguing thinking, Doug, thank you.<br />Clarke Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847993208762191042noreply@blogger.com