Humbulls | Jerry Lorenzo

Dear Jerry Lorenzo,

Your clothing has not only been a source of style but also a catalyst for strength in my journey to reignite Japan's cultural spirit. My thinking, deeply rooted in a blend of cultural anthropology, genetics, evolutionary anthropology, biology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, and AI, leads me to believe that revitalizing Japan hinges on rediscovering and nurturing our inherent sensibilities as Japanese people.

While I hold the utmost respect for various global cultures, the indiscriminate adoption of Western culture post-war has led Japan to a brink where we risk losing our own cultural identity. This has resulted in a skewed perception, particularly in the realms of consumerism and appreciation of values intrinsic to our brands and products.

In the business world, two types of individuals typically find success: the merchants and the artisans. While the former are adept at monetizing any product, I admire and yearn for the widespread success of the latter, who place immense value in their craft and the human connection. Unfortunately, the market's limited appreciation for deeper, contextual consumption and abstract concepts often leads to wealth being amassed by a select few.

Human survival as a species, I believe, is predicated on preserving diversity. Different individuals thrive in various scenarios, akin to a pendulum swinging between extremes. Significant distortions cause pushbacks, and too much calmness breeds new distortions. Just as in times of war, authoritarian figures emerge, and in times of peace, more democratic and gentle personalities rise, I feel we are at a juncture where consumerism is shifting from mass consumption and production to contextual consumption. In the future, material constraints might lead to a shift towards more efficient production, significantly influenced by AI. The era we're approaching may see human creative value being confined to the context of its creation, particularly in entertainment. This could lead to a scenario where in the material world, competition as we know it diminishes, giving way to more efficient, semi-state-like corporate entities, while capitalism thrives in the virtual space, centered around entertainment.

One profound example is the traditional Japanese tea brewing process, which I brought today to illustrate my point. The teapot can brew tea four times, each infusion revealing different flavors. The first brew harmonizes the tea's umami, astringency, and sweetness with the fresh, green aroma of the leaves. With each subsequent brew, the flavors mellow, and the mountainous taste fades, letting the tea's natural umami spread. This evolution of taste, affected even by temperature changes, is akin to a performance. In contrast, mass-produced bottled tea offers a flat, linear taste, a mere shadow compared to the depth and complexity of traditionally brewed tea. This realization – once experienced, one cannot see bottled tea in the same light again – is central to my approach to changing Japan.

Influencing the media is essential to this mission. Japan's political landscape, often stagnant due to the continuous control by the same families, needs a shift driven by public opinion. Conveying my thoughts to the masses requires nuanced and strategic communication, as the risk of misinterpretation is high. It's a challenge I'm prepared to undertake, repeatedly broadcasting my message until it's clearly understood.

Should I succeed in harnessing the power of media, I believe substantial change is possible within my lifetime. If not, my focus will shift to laying the groundwork for future generations to continue this mission, gradually steering Japan in a positive direction.

A critical component of my project is producing idols – nurturing young talents with rich sensibilities and strong ethical convictions, who find it challenging to navigate mainstream society. Among them is a talented young girl with strong principles and ethical standards. She dreams of becoming an actress but is disheartened by the unsavory aspects of the entertainment industry, such as the expectation of engaging in unethical practices to advance her career. I'm determined to change this, creating an environment where her talent can flourish without compromising her values.

I'm assembling a team of ethical professionals, including a karate world champion turned personal trainer, a cosmetic surgeon battling the unethical practices in their industry, and top designers like Yoji Yamamoto, to create outfits that represent our backstage culture. My experience in branding and marketing with firms like Dentsu and Hakuhodo will underpin these efforts.

In the entertainment industry, entrenched with vested interests, where popular drama roles are often secured by major agencies and idol industries operate on a "mass production, hit-or-miss" strategy, I seek to bring a transformative approach. We aim to create a spectacular display by supporting young talents with strong, ethical adults, effectively launching them into the industry without the need to conform to traditional profit-driven models. This is the kind of impactful fireworks we want to set off in the entertainment world.

In the realm of entertainment, I am fortunate to have guidance from a senior colleague in the field of regenerative medicine, who has had the opportunity to work in Hollywood and interact with luminaries like Steven Spielberg. His insights into true entertainment are invaluable to our project.

I believe that people with strong sensibilities, regardless of their country, nationality, race, language, culture, or social standing, share a common core. Your willingness to read through the words of a 29-year-old man who emerged out of nowhere, like me, indicates that your heart aligns with this belief.

Your designs have awakened and empowered me, Jerry. If my story resonates with you, I would be honored to receive a piece of equipment from your collection, even something as simple as a hat with a circle on it. I believe in the power inherent in the items you create, and even a small share of that power would significantly aid my mission.

Thank you for being an inspiration and for considering my request.

With heartfelt thanks,
Kazuki Kurita (Lucas Lio)

Dear Jerry Lorenzo,

I'm Kazuki Kurita (Lucas Lio), inspired by your designs to reignite Japan's cultural spirit. My approach, rooted in diverse academic fields, aims to revive Japan's inherent sensibilities, overshadowed by post-war Western cultural adoption. I advocate for the values of artisans in business, often undervalued in favor of merchant-like success.

I believe in the importance of diversity as a survival strategy, foreseeing a shift in consumerism influenced by AI, from mass production to contextual appreciation. A vivid example is the traditional Japanese tea brewing process, symbolizing the richness of our culture compared to the flat taste of mass-produced bottled tea.

Central to my mission is influencing the media to drive societal and political change in Japan. Another key component is producing idols, focusing on nurturing young talents with ethical convictions, particularly a talented girl aspiring to be an actress but challenged by the industry's unethical practices.

I'm building a team of ethical professionals to support this transformative venture in the entertainment industry, aiming to create impactful displays that differ from traditional profit-driven models. Your designs have been a beacon of strength for me. If my vision resonates with you, I would be honored to receive a piece of your equipment, symbolizing your support for my mission.

Thank you for your inspiration.

Sincerely, Kazuki Kurita (Lucas Lio)

Introduction:
- From: Kazuki Kurita (Lucas Lio)
- Inspired by Jerry Lorenzo's designs for a mission to reignite Japan's cultural spirit.
Background and Approach:
- Academic foundation: Cultural anthropology, genetics, biology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, AI.
- Focus: Reviving Japan's inherent sensibilities, overshadowed by post-war Western cultural adoption.
Business Perspective:
- Advocacy for artisan values over merchant-like success.
- Recognition of limited market appreciation for deeper, contextual values.
Diversity and Consumerism:
- Importance of diversity as a survival strategy.
- Predicted shift from mass consumption to contextual consumption, influenced by AI.
Cultural Symbolism:
- Traditional Japanese tea brewing as a metaphor for cultural depth versus mass-produced products.
Media and Societal Change:
- Goal to influence media for societal and political change in Japan.
Idol Production Project:
- Nurturing young talents with ethical convictions.
- Focus on a talented girl aspiring to be an actress, challenged by industry ethics.
Team Assembly:
- Ethical professionals from various fields including sports, cosmetic surgery, and fashion design.
- Aim to transform the entertainment industry with impactful displays.
Guidance and Support:
- Senior colleague in regenerative medicine with Hollywood experience for insight.
- Seeking Jerry Lorenzo's symbolic support with a piece of his equipment.
Closing:
- Expression of gratitude for inspiration from Jerry Lorenzo.

Sincerely, Kazuki Kurita (Lucas Lio)

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