"The applications of science have built man a well-supplied house, and are teaching him to live healthily therein. They have enabled him to throw masses of people against one another with cruel weapons. They may yet allow him truly to encompass the great record and to grow in the wisdom of race experience. He may perish in conflict before he learns to wield that record for his true good. Yet, in the application of science to the needs and desires of man, it would seem to be a singularly unfortunate stage at which to terminate the process, or to lose hope as to the outcome."
- Vander Bush As We May Think 1945Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Vander Bush Response
The fact that the article written by Vander Bush was written in 1945 is amazing to see the "predictions"have come true. He talked about credit cards as if they were Mechanical devices filled with wonder and amazement. The ideas of the transactions and how many different people are affected through the swipes on millions of people everyday. He also wrote about Instant Pictures, now known as the Polaroid. A collaboration of scientist, chemist, and philosophers come together to make these inventions possible. When he started out the essay I wasn't sure if he was just furious about the corruption of man and his machines, but as he wore on it seems that he was explaining that technology is one way that man has caused his down fall. The conclusion is one that should be read and spread to all. It is beautiful and I think deeply explain human beings as long as they remain on the earth.
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/194507/bush
Pioneers Concept- Wagner "Total Artwork"
As an orchestra student, I was taught to appreciate all types of music. Wagner is one of the greatest most influential composers of modern music. Only recently did i learn in Multimedia that he had a great impact on the concepts and ideas of Multimedia. His theory of "Total Art Work" ( combining all forms of art..."or synthesizing, effect of music drama Ð the unification of music, song, dance, poetry, visual arts, and stagecraft.") This idea, when I thought about it, seemed pretty intense. Now in this modern day in age most Americans are too lazy to read the subtitles in a foreign film. To think of all theses elements together would take the adaptation over long periods of time through small steps at a time. The ideas of this Concept is truly amazing when considered in totality.
Monday, January 29, 2007
What would you need to prepare for a Fast?
Fasting. What is it? What is it's purpose?
It is is the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food and/or drink, for a period of time. But as a child, my mother always taught me that fasting can stretch from the physical to the mental. Things that cloud your mind such as television and music... as she would say. People fast for many different reasons. Mostly it is done to cleans the body physically and mentally of impurities.
How would you go about preparing for a fast?
It depends on the person. First you should prepare mentally. If you know your not strong willed enough to resist what your fasting from, get rid of it or put it out of sight so it won't be as tempting. Usually spiritual guidance is sought during a fast. Meditation and mind cleansing are the main foci's in a fast.
It is is the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food and/or drink, for a period of time. But as a child, my mother always taught me that fasting can stretch from the physical to the mental. Things that cloud your mind such as television and music... as she would say. People fast for many different reasons. Mostly it is done to cleans the body physically and mentally of impurities.
How would you go about preparing for a fast?
It depends on the person. First you should prepare mentally. If you know your not strong willed enough to resist what your fasting from, get rid of it or put it out of sight so it won't be as tempting. Usually spiritual guidance is sought during a fast. Meditation and mind cleansing are the main foci's in a fast.
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