Saturday, April 21, 2012

Total Information Awareness

"Can they or can't they be 'totally aware' of virtually all international communication?"

"If we could agree on the exact nature of the question, getting to a valuable answer would be relatively easy. The information is publicly available.

As if cued, they suddenly looked at each other smiling and said in unison, "Google. Fetch."

All reflected in that instant on what a fortunate time to be alive. All one needed to confirm the friendly nature of our corner of the universe was now easily accessible.  Why did we have to wait so long to discover this ancient truth?

Like at least twice in this log, Neil Diamond said it well in song.

© 2012 Buzz Hill

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