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Quote of the Week
In the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution was one of several revolutions that overturned society. Mechanical creatures intruded into farms and homes, but still this invasion had no name. Finally, in 1802, Johann Beckmann, an economics professor at Gottingen University gave this ascending force its name [technology] . . . He hoped his outline [a textbook titled Guide to Technology] would become the first course in the subject. It did that and more. It also gave a name to what we do. Once named, we could now see it. Having seen it, we wondered how anyone could not have seen it.
Source: Kevin Kelly, What Technology Wants
Posted: 2025 Oct 18Or check out this TEDxSF by Kelly.
Music of the Week
Author Archives: Isabel Gibson
Faciem Accidens
More phun with phaces. Continue reading
Magnolia Termina
A last gasp worthy of a gasp. Continue reading
In the Cloud
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. Continue reading
Magnolia Stupenda
And to think that thousands of folks were at the Tulip Festival about a mile away, thinking it was the bee’s knees. Continue reading
Peaches No Ice
An unexpected challenge in hospital food. Continue reading
Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently
Tagged Critical Thinking, Word Play
10 Comments
The Terrible, Horrible
The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Feeling Clearly, Photos of Built Stuff, Photos of Flora
Tagged Aging, Family, Flowers, Reflections
28 Comments
Knowledge is the Power
Who told these guys they could teach English? Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Critical Thinking, Word Play
12 Comments
If It’s Broke, Fix It
Was there really nothing else to be done but to thank electors for their patience? Continue reading
Hinge Faces
OK, maybe central planning wouldn’t be all bad. Continue reading