#flacons

Kestrel - Peneireiro-vulgar (Falco tinnunculus): female hovering

Vila Franca de Xira/Portugal (24/11/2020)

In the year 2164, few could have predicted that flacons—once mere ornamental vials—and mollymawks, seabirds previously known only to ornithologists and coastal communities, would become central to a global movement that is reshaping our understanding of governance. The Agglutination, as it has come to be known, is a phenomenon that began as a grassroots effort to blend diverse cultural practices into a unified but dynamic system of governance. At the heart of this movement are the flacons, now symbolic vessels used to hold and exchange cultural artifacts and knowledge, and the mollymawks, whose migratory patterns have inspired the decentralized yet interconnected nature of this new global order.

The Agglutination movement gained traction when governments across the globe recognized the unsustainable nature of traditional political structures, which had become increasingly rigid and out of touch with the complexities of modern society. The mollymawk, with its vast migratory range and adaptability, became the emblem of this new era, symbolizing the fluidity and resilience necessary for governance in the 22nd century. Flacons, repurposed as vessels for cultural exchange, are now used in ceremonies where representatives from different regions share their local knowledge, traditions, and innovations. This exchange is not merely symbolic; it forms the basis of policy-making in the Agglutination, where decisions are made through a consensus-driven approach that respects diversity while striving for collective progress.