Tuesday

Window/s (punn intended) staring has commenced.  I am in the wasteland part of my day known as "after lunch before 5". 

Big news - Apple has released the/its next big thing - the Iphone 6 and 6 + and the watch.  I am pretty jazzed about the watch.  Although somewhat skeptical.  This quote caught my attention :


"The Yo app might have brought “one-bit” communication to the public attention, but the Apple Watch thrives on it. What we’re seeing here are the beginnings of a move beyond text. We were already an image-heavy culture, but now, when we’re drawing and tapping to talk to our friends rather than actually talking, we’re moving even farther into that world." - See more HERE

I am excited and concerned that we are being ushered into a new more simple form of communication - tapping and pictures (or is this more complex?).  This will be cool and convenient but I wonder if it is a good thing to move farther and farther from the written word? (I consider email and text as written).  However I am into the sharing ones heartbeat feature (as measured by sensors on the back surface of the watch that touch your wrist) that the watch allows - sort of creepy but way better than an emoji <3.

At least once a day this image flashes into my mind and I am convinced this is the route humanity is on.  Probably would not hate it too much because I live and die for oreo milkshakes and a good cheeseburger. Seriously though - this movie haunts me. 

 

This article made me think today.  Which asks the question "Is 'Progress' Good for Humanity?"

More people = less resources + more waste

 

I can't help but quote one of my favorite dudes - the ever practical and wise (VERY experienced) -  realist of his time: King Solomon

"That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun." Ecclesiastes 1:9 (Rest of Chapter 1)

 

I think that KS (King Solomon) would be excited to have an Apple watch - which would inform him which sandals to wear and which one of his many wives (1,000 - see experienced) birthdays it was. but I think he was more referring to what it is to be human.  He attempts the answer to the great question (besides "what is for dinner?"*)

 

WHAT IS THE POINT OF IT ALL? 

 

Voltaire would say to live in the moment - and "cultivate ones garden" (Candide makes me crave gelato).  KS goes on to explain obedience to God. 

 

 This book was floating around in my head as I thought about language and people effecting each other.  It is also amazing.  She has a small part I have never forgotten about hands telling their own language and stories (more complex than sign language) and it is so beautiful.  I think about it all the time (not as often as Walle and the end of humanity).

*Chili from last night - my main squeeze - had the suggestion to let it stew over night for the flavors to really mix. As it turns out that was perfect bc we got invited to a "baked potatoe bring a topping party." #Chiliforthewin.