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Imagine an alien world full of people,
All different and special like you and like me,
And each of them carried a box with a beetle,
But only inside of their own they could see.

And everyone chatted all about their beetles,
Describing the color and number of feet,
But, strangely, no one could observe other beetles,
For only inside their own box they could peek.

They got along fine, always speaking of beetles,
Till one day they started to argue and boast;
Some started to bluntly insult other beetles
And say that their own bug was better than most.

“How silly,” some said, “to assume that your beetle
Is better than others, well how would you know?
It doesn't make sense to compare any beetle
When you can know only the one that you own!”

Beetles in a box and feelings and thoughts
Have one common thing that they share:
You only can judge the ones that you’ve got—
It’s really no use to compare!
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This whimsical rhyme explores the philosophy of language, an area pioneered by the great Ludwig Wittgenstein. The poem is based on one of Wittgenstein's well-known metaphors, The Beetle In A Box.

Mr. Pendlum's Compendium-The Illustrated Multiverse contains poems inspired by multiple fields and disciplines, such as mythology, philosophy, astrophysics, and literature, and presents complex topics, such as the Doppler Effect, cymatics, and quantum physics in a fantastical and enjoyable way while also touching on important social themes and issues and presenting profound philosophical views and perspectives. It blends fact, fiction, and fantasy, and features historical figures and quirky characters from the Syneverse alike. The physical copy of the book and other works can be found on the Syneverse website.

Narration, Music, Sound Design, Poetry, Concept, Art, and Illustration by Syneverse
Animation by Loopina Creative