The Internet seems to be mimicking the human brain; a network of connections between nodes (humans) that is evolving and refining itself. Are we trying to create a virtual mind the size of Earth? Once that brain exists, will it try to connect with other nodes (planets) in our solar system; sharing information and shedding [...]
Tag Archives: thought
Life without Social Networking
September 24, 2009 – 4:49 pm
I admit it, I am addicted to checking my Facebook page daily, if not on an hourly basis. It’s just so instantly rewarding… but in the depths of my mind, I can feel a swell of pity every time I log on. It’s the part of me that wonders why I find these status updates [...]
Dealing with your self
August 24, 2009 – 1:13 pm
Over time, we develop the thought patterns in our minds so that we can be more efficient. For instance, if a vicious looking creature comes running at us with it’s teeth and claws brandished, it would probably serve us to have already decided what to do about this situation a few seconds before we noticed [...]
Perspectives
August 20, 2009 – 6:17 pm
Try as I might, to consider ‘everything’ about a particular subject; it never really seems to work. I can focus all my attention on a subject, use reason and even make educated predictions about the matter at hand. But all it takes is to approach the thought from an alternative perspective, and a trapdoor is [...]