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samedi, juillet 04, 2009

Four for fourth farrago

Squint. If you want to see our future this Fourth do so. Wide eyed,
open eared, too much data rushes in. Fitting you try to find our state
during the intended pomp of this day. What do you see through a narrow
aperture?

1. Confusion. Bombarded with conflicting information, how can a child
find their way in this mess? The information revolution showed up and
barfed all over us. Pay attention to the verbiage you encounter today.

2. Broken learning model. In a mind outside the country club in a
place the limo passes with windows sealed is the raw energy we need to
cultivate. Are the buildings of knowledge open to the people you see?

3. Opportunity. Positive energy. Isn't it amazing? Close your eyes. Do
you feel it? The life force in these universes is meant to be. It
wants to work together. Why?

4. Over growth. Many good plans and best of intentions showed up to
run this country. Great things happened. The plans went potty. We
lacked the conviction to clean up. Bathrooms of congressional action
from the 4th enactments till now are making us sick. Shooting ego
fireworks over it without wisdom ... stuff down a dog.

Perry
perry.gregg@post.harvard.edu