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From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1

2025/1/18
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Joe McCormick: 我从小对钻石的认知就比较复杂。一方面,我知道钻石很珍贵,是财富和爱情的象征,经常出现在电影和电视广告中。但另一方面,我总觉得钻石本身平淡无奇,只有在特定光线下才会闪耀。小时候,我还把钻石和玻璃棱镜混淆了,觉得它们看起来很相似。钻石在影视作品中经常作为重要的道具出现,代表着财富和权力,这让我对钻石的印象更加深刻。此外,电视广告中对钻石的过度宣传,也让我对钻石的价值产生了一些疑问。总的来说,我对钻石的认知比较多元化,既包含了主流的价值观,也包含了我个人的一些独特见解。 Robert Lamb: 我对钻石的兴趣源于一个奇怪的问题:钻石是否有毒?这与我们之前关于阴影的系列节目有关。在研究过程中,我发现本韦努托·切利尼的自传中提到有人试图用钻石粉末毒害他。切利尼认为,钻石粉末的锋利颗粒会刺伤胃肠道,导致死亡。然而,切利尼最终幸免于难,是因为他的敌人使用了劣质宝石代替钻石。这让我开始思考,历史上关于钻石毒性的说法是否真实可靠。在进一步研究中,我发现许多文化和时期都流传着钻石有毒的说法,但缺乏科学依据。杰克·奥格登的著作《钻石:宝石之王早期史》对这一问题进行了深入探讨,并引用了11世纪波斯学者阿尔·比鲁尼的观点,阿尔·比鲁尼认为钻石的毒性说法缺乏证据,并通过实验(喂食狗)证明钻石无毒。尽管如此,历史上仍有一些关于用钻石粉末行凶的记录,但这些记录大多缺乏可靠性。目前,缺乏关于钻石毒性的现代研究,但任何磨蚀性粉末摄入过多都可能造成伤害。因此,虽然没有充分证据证明钻石粉末有毒,但我仍不建议摄入。钻石作为毒药的文学意象具有讽刺意味,因为它将奢华与伤害联系在一起。

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This chapter explores how our perception of diamonds is shaped by various factors, including family experiences, media portrayal, and advertising. It highlights the contrast between the perceived value and often mundane appearance of diamonds, and discusses the cultural significance given to diamonds.
  • Diamonds are highly referenced in our language and are considered valuable.
  • The perception of diamonds varies among individuals due to personal experiences and cultural factors.
  • The media often portrays diamonds as symbols of love and wealth, which influences our perception.

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison. (part 1 of 4) (originally published 1/16/2024)

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