“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.
Today: Anthropomorphic hugging

Constantin Brancusi, “The Kiss (Le Baiser),” 1907-1908 (cast before 1914), plaster, 11 x 10 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX
*************
No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan