be involved.
April 9, 2007
One, of many, wonderful things about the Internet is that it allows us (all) to communicate in more efficient, expanded and expounding ways.
Thanks to a lot of people, living and dead, for the fact that our World is allowed deeper access to more information, conveniently and affordably.
Easily, technology has become a great equalizer. (For people who have access to it for now, at least.) Just as with any tool, its only as good as the collective application and engagement in this vast network.
It’s SO 2001, but I do believe we have finally reached an age of virtual productivity that works. There will never be a replacement, clone or ‘Second Life’ for a face-to-face meeting. Never. I like my ‘first life’, thank you very much.
And, yet, speaking as the hybrid luddite I am, I am constantly torn between connectivity and connection; between building a Web of relevant and deep relationships online, and offline. It is simply not a case of ‘either/or’.
It is now a case of leveraging some pretty freaking cool and sophisticated technology to build greater community, knowledge base, access and inspirations and information. When gadgets and viral video take-over our ability (or choice) to be more human, not less, that is when I stop being interested.
A moment in time:
I had the privilege of visiting a friend’s property in Napa County this weekend. A place where vineyards are the tentacles that connect people, still. These vines remain a common language.
I had the good fortune of an invitation to join a long-standing friend on his boat, the Cedric, to cut through fog and mist seamlessly, only to realize that algae is the future of our planet. How is something that has been fueling combustion engines since the ‘industrial revolution’ going to be one piece of the answer to our current ‘Global Warming’ plight? And, how perfect that I was at the helm of a WIND driven vessel while listening to this discourse…
Technology, whether contemporary, Industrial age, Glacial age, or otherwise, will only ever be as good as those who employ and embrace said technology to fuel endeavors which create lasting solutions.
Regardless of partisanship, inclinations or mindshare, I encourage (all three of you reading this) to check this link out for your local hub of opportunities to become more involved.
Music is the greatest connecting force, and equalizer I can think of. Here are a couple of picks for this week:
http://www.honeycutmusic.com/
http://www.hushrecords.com/datr.htm
The Agent is less concerned with an individual stance, but more committed to an overall, collective involvement. You are some very smart people. Do something with it.
-LA
