time and space (was online participation)

[Ashley Cooper]

Artur and Harrison,

Thanks for your responses.

Harrison wrote:

...a very powerful new reality.

...time and space constraints largely disappear or at least are majorly
modified.

I find much comfort in a new reality that encourages differing perspectives
on time and space. With the widespread advancements of technology, i notice
so many things changing...as they have for lifetimes past. It is the region
of change that facilitates new perspectives, which really encourages me.

I am particularly interested in the internet and cell phones. As i see it,
their main intention is to increase communication. The gap between one
individual and another is narrowing...which, in turn, illuminates the
non-existence of any gap at all. We are all connected.

For myself, I often need a physical reminder of what things look like. When
I think about the cellular waves (or whatever is really happening to make
those things work) connecting millions of people to one another in any
moment... i am baffled at the similarity of that picture with one that
connects all of life.

Harrison also said: "In a most remarkable way we found our time/space bound
gathering going timeless and global. "

that makes me smile!

some more of my thoughts,
ashley

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