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On the 76th Anniversary of Germany's Basic Law: Nationwide "Art Action DNA Ink" Introduced
Politicians across Germany are set to receive a unique artifact to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the country's Basic Law – an ink containing, in miniature, the text of the constitution. The ink is part of a nationwide media and book action, which includes quotes from celebrated figures to emphasize the significance of democracy and the constitution in Germany.
The initiative, dubbed "DNA of Democracy," is the brainchild of media professionals, artists, and scientists. In 2024, the group presented the symbolic ink to Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer (SPD) for the 75th birthday of the Basic Law. This year, they have created a new batch of ink to accommodate the recent constitutional amendment and aim to win over prominent figures in the new federal government, such as ministers. Preliminary discussions have been underway, according to spokesman Daniel Koller.
Among those who have expressed their support for the endeavor is North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) and other prominent figures. In a planned "Friendship Book of Democracy," 146 personalities are set to write their demands for democracy using the DNA ink. Seventy-six of them are already expressing their views on the current media campaign, including on their social media channels, addressing aspects of the Basic Law they would symbolically expand.
One of the demands focused on by participants like moderator Linda Zervakis and Telekom CEO Tim Höttges is the protection of "fundamental rights, above all, press and freedom of opinion." Zervakis emphasizes the importance of these rights to prevent abuses that misuse these rights to spread politically-motivated misinformation, while Höttges adds, "I would add Article 1: 'The dignity of man is inviolable. This also applies on the internet.'"
The "DNA of Democracy" initiative is non-partisan and non-commercial, with over €65,000 raised through crowdfunding for the new action. The "DNA ink" was created with the assistance of scientists, who stored the Basic Law in a DNA sequence. It was then translated into the DNA coding ACTG, followed by its construction, multiplication, and encapsulation in a biotechnological laboratory before being mixed with ink.
This DNA Data Storage method utilizes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to store data, acting as a medium for carrying genetic information in living beings. While specific details about the "Art Action DNA Ink" for the 76th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law are still forthcoming, the initiative aims to commemorate the occasion, encourage civic engagement, educate the public, and promote unity among citizens.
- The artifact given to politicians for the 76th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law is a unique ink, containing within it, a miniature version of the constitution, signifying the DNA of Democracy.
- The initiative, conceived by media professionals, artists, and scientists, aims to emphasize the significance of democracy and the constitution in Germany.
- In addition to the ink, the initiative includes a media and book action featuring quotes from notable figures in the realm of science, health-and-wellness, therapies-and-treatments, lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, technology, relationships, travel, education-and-self-development, personal-growth, shopping, career-development, sports, sports-betting, basketball, and NBA.
- The group presented the symbolic ink to Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer in 2024 and plan to win over prominent figures in the new federal government.
- Among the supporters of the endeavor is North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Hendrik Wüst, who will contribute to a "Friendship Book of Democracy."
- Participants like moderator Linda Zervakis and Telekom CEO Tim Höttges have expressed their support for the protection of fundamental rights, including press freedom, as vital aspects of the Basic Law.
- The "DNA of Democracy" initiative is non-partisan, non-commercial, and has been funded through crowdfunding.
- The DNA ink was created with the assistance of scientists who stored the Basic Law in a DNA sequence, translated it into DNA coding (ACTG), constructed and multiplied it, and encapsulated it in a biotech lab before mixing it with ink.
- This DNA Data Storage method utilizes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to store data and acts as a medium for carrying genetic information in living beings.
- The initiative aims to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law, encourage civic engagement, educate the public, and promote unity among citizens.
