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October ’s Theme is Ethos. Ethos is that specific quality that defines a place, time, or group of people. When you step into a room, a busy downtown, or a community gathering, you intuit its spirit. A messy DIY space invites experimentation and mistakes, a lush city park promises tranquility to anyone who seeks it. Maybe you even know of a monthly event where everyone is welcome and everything is free of charge. At its core is a paradox: despite the specificity of an ethos, it’s impossible to pinpoint or trace to a specific origin. What honed that distinctive sensibility is long gone, vanished into myth. With our actions and words, we embody these values and beliefs beyond conscious knowing. In turn, we subtly shape the ethos that our descendants — of family, of place — will receive from us. Ethos is alchemic, ineffable, and infinitely ponderable across place and culture. What ways of moving through the world did you inherit?1000things is one of the biggest digital media players in Austria, when it comes to inspiring people for their free time. Next to their website 1000things is also one of the biggest Social Media Brands in Austria where they have gathered around 750.000 followers across the platforms. The start up media company founded in 2017 has also ventured into the field of digital agencies three years ago and services a variety of established brands. © Maximilian Schnürer | www.maxschnuerer.com