Quotes about Hermann Hesse's Glass Bead Game

I've put together some quotes about Hermann Hesse's idea of a "Glass Bead Game." What is this mythical game? Have a listen. There are quotes from Hesse himself, as well as Charles Cameron (modern-day philosopher and game designer) and David Zindell (author of the wonderful Neverness novels). See also the hallowed blog...
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Intro music: composed with jamstudio.com
Kandinsky-esque art: composed with a random algorithm that I'm still playing around with

[@athenassigil5820]

Shakuhachi....an end blown flute that produces a plantive like tone, inducing melancholy in the listener.

[@jazz4asahel]

Don't overlook Dunbar Aitkens' interpretation and presentation of the Glass Plate Game.

[@abrahamdiegogaudramirez]

Thanks

[@skynous4614]

Hey Cyngus. Thanks for this short compilation. If you're still about, do you fancy embarking on a little game, in line with the infinite realm of ideas, and as such a glass bead variant of originality? I will give a short mytho-poetic description of your fate, according to the celestial code on the day of your Earth.
Pot luck.

[@snapfinger1]

Symbolic Cymbals.

[@Richardwestwood-dp5wr]

No kapish.

[@brentbeacham9691]

So many words they aren’t even important. Did you read this book?

[@gjproducer313]

I need a little more perspective on words and how speaking creates my world.