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ENTRY_ID: 040 // PUBLISHED: 04 Feb 2026

Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics

The appreciation of beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the incomplete.
# Wabi-Sabi

A world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.

## Key Characteristics
1. **Asymmetry**: Avoiding rigid perfection.
2. **Austerity**: Finding beauty in the unadorned.
3. **The Patina of Time**: Valuing objects that show wear and age (e.g., Kintsugi).
Researcher Note:
Used to combat the 'Perfectionism' cognitive bias.
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