# #100: Tattoos and Sacred Geometry ft. Dillon Forte

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Podcast: [Chats & Tatts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141)
Published: 2025-11-19T13:00:00+00:00
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The belief in separation is a fundamental issue that contributes to ignorance and suffering. Recognizing our interconnectedness could lead to a more harmonious existence. This idea is deeply explored in the podcast episode featuring host Aaron Della Vedova and guest Dillon Forte, who discuss the implications of viewing reality through the lens of separation versus interconnectedness. Dillon is a renowned tattoo artist located in Austin, TX, and is credited with helping to launch the geometric tattoo movement in the U.S. in the early 2010s. The conversation blends art, spirituality, and the transformative power of tattoos, making for an engaging and thought-provoking episode for lovers of both art and deeper contemplation. Whether you're an art lover, a tattoo enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the nature of reality, this episode promises engaging conversations and thought-provoking ideas. Chat Highlights: [00:03:01] Measurement of reality through geometry. [00:05:44] Ancient origins of the flower.. [00:12:25] Technology versus nature awakening. [00:21:09] Belief in inseparability from nature. [00:31:45] Maya, the Grand Illusion. [00:37:36] Simulation theory as illusion. [00:44:46] AI's impact on humanity. [00:54:17] Tattoo robots and human artistry. [01:02:05] Strategic relocation for safety. [01:12:02] Living an honest life. [01:19:12] Experimental tattooing techniques. [01:24:50] Community support in tattoo culture. [01:27:38] Art of giving and receiving. [01:30:56] Tattooing in Austin, Texas. Quotes: "I think what would save the world would be simply our release of the false belief of separation." "In all of nature, there is a fundamental order, a structure behind all of it." "Is that us offloading consciousness into the thing that we can travel the universe with b…

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