There's a thoughtful article in The New Atlantis about social networks, mostly MySpace and FaceBook.
As the author concludes: "Social networking websites may make relationships more reliable, but whether those relationships can be humanly satisfying remains to be seen."
This blog isn't part of a social network, or, if it is, it's a small network that's seldom used. Some blogs, using Blogger, or similar services, are more so. Nonetheless, I am always grateful when anyone comments on a post.
Thanks for reading, whoever you are (if you are anyone!).
Musings on science, the Bible, and fantastic literature (and sometimes basketball and other stuff).
God speaks to us through the Bible and the findings of science, and we should listen to both types of revelation.
The title is from Psalm 84:11.
The Wikipedia is usually a pretty good reference. I mostly use the World English Bible (WEB), because is public domain. I am grateful.
You're welcome.
ReplyDelete-Adam Greenwood, www.timesandseasons.org
Ah. A reader!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Adam Greenwood.
Blogs do tend to form social networks, even if they're ad hoc ones. It's all those links—the power of the Web in action. MySpace and Facebook may be more self-contained, but I think that is actually more of a disadvantage than an advantage. Really, most of the Web is a social network; anyone who can publish on it can have an interaction with anyone else, in public. The genius of blogging services is that they make it so easy to publish.
ReplyDeleteI started out writing a totally different comment and ended up rambling. I hope some thoughts in here are at least interesting.
You are a true gentleman, Martin.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to read and post here. Even when I don't agree with you!
All the Best.
Thanks, Tap and Rob Rumfelt.
ReplyDeleteTap, I remain subscribed to your blog, and always at least skim over what you have to say. You are right in your comments.