“In organismal biology, relation and human cognition, there is a vastly overlooked topic involving temporal and experiential precedence. Whatever comes or happens or is chosen first, in every domain of experience and biology, profoundly instructs the organism’s entire manifold of potential and relations. Whether we speak of molecular signals between cells or the first moments of communication between human beings, ‘firstness’ is a topic we must learn to attend with profound awareness and curiosity.”

— infraheard