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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
Category Archives: Feeling Clearly
The Song the Cicadas Sing
Listening to the cicadas. Continue reading
Spring-Challenged
From winter to summer with barely a pause in-between. It’s efficient, anyway. Continue reading
Which Twenties Cometh?
And old argument: a new chance. Continue reading
MAiD: And Again
Excerpts from two more pieces on MAiD. Continue reading
R-O-E Redux
A plea/challenge/expectation from an Asian American. Continue reading
Waiting for It
Not a happy or comfortable place to stand. Just an important one. Continue reading
Posted in Feeling Clearly, Management and Work, Relationships and Behaviour, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Culture, Military
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Let Us Suppose
Thinking better. Because it matters. Continue reading
P.S.
I thought about trying to do something cute with this. It doesn’t need it. P.S. I, like Aurelio, would like to see changes made soon.
Our Better Angels
Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. Continue reading
Posted in Feeling Clearly, Politics and Policy, Relationships and Behaviour, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Community, Culture
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