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* Moribund Institute → umbrella organization   
* Moribund Institute → umbrella organization   
* MorDictionary → core lexicographic project  
* MorDictionary → the keeper of all of the Moribund Institute's lexicographical endeavors & its main dictionary  
* Bear Blog → editorial and philosophical publication layer   
* The MorDictionary Bear Blog Website in Question → acts ad the editorial and philosophical publication layer for the MorDictionary project.  


Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.
Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.

Revision as of 00:02, 23 February 2026

MorDictionary Bear Blog

Editorial publication platform of MorDictionary, hosted on Bear Blog.

The MorDictionary Bear Blog is the long-form editorial and commentary wing of the MorDictionary project. It operates as a lightweight publishing platform for essays, reflections on lexicography, highlighted entries, & project philosophy.

Unlike the structured MediaWiki dictionary, the Bear Blog serves as a narrative space — allowing experimentation in tone, aesthetics, and thematic exploration.

Purpose

The Bear Blog exists to:

  • Publish essays on lexicography and language culture
  • Highlight notable MorDictionary entries
  • Document aesthetic and technical experiments
  • Articulate the philosophy behind collaborative dictionary-building
  • Provide a lightweight, distraction-free reading experience

It emphasizes clarity, typography, and deliberate simplicity while retaining MorDictionary’s distinct personality.

Design Philosophy

The blog adopts a minimal structure powered by Bear Blog software, combined with custom styling aligned with MorDictionary’s visual identity.

Its presentation contrasts with:

  • The structured, archival nature of the MediaWiki instance
  • The experimental retro aesthetic of the Neocities site

Where the wiki prioritizes reference precision, the Bear Blog prioritizes editorial voice.

Gemini said A looping, monochromatic blue animation of thick hardcover books floating weightlessly in a dark, grainy void. The image features a retro VHS glitch aesthetic with horizontal scan lines, stippled shading, and flickering white noise, creating a surreal and scholarly "lo-fi" atmosphere.
This is a lo-fi, "Dark Academia" inspired animation featuring thick hardcover books drifting through a deep black void. The aesthetic is defined by a striking monochromatic blue palette and heavy VHS glitch effects, including horizontal scan lines and grainy "noise." The books move with a weightless, slow-motion quality, creating a surreal and hypnotic atmosphere often used as a backdrop for lo-fi music or "study-wave" content.

Example Content

Notable posts include:

  • Retro Web Aesthetics and the Future of Lexicography (22 February 2026)

Posts typically explore the cultural, technical, and aesthetic dimensions of dictionary-making.

Role Within the Moribund Institute

MorDictionary operates under the umbrella of the Moribund Institute.

Within this structure:

  • Moribund Institute → umbrella organization
  • MorDictionary → the keeper of all of the Moribund Institute's lexicographical endeavors & its main dictionary
  • The MorDictionary Bear Blog Website in Question → acts ad the editorial and philosophical publication layer for the MorDictionary project.

Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.

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