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Within this structure:
Within this structure:


* Moribund Institute → umbrella organization   
* [https://www.moribund.institute/ Moribund Institute]→ umbrella organization   
* MorDictionary → the keeper of all of the Moribund Institute's lexicographical endeavors & its main dictionary   
* [https://mordictionary.org/wiki/Main_Page 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.   
* [https://mordictionary.bearblog.dev/ 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 00:18, 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 more of a narrative and perhaps quite self-referential space.


Purpose

The Bear Blog exists to:

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

Design Philosophy

The blog adopts a minimal structure powered by Bear Blog software, combined with the retro-website vibe of our Neocities site.


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:

Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.