Tuesday, November 30, 2010

targeted clotting

Our bodies generally do a pretty good job of sending molecules (like blood thickeners) where they are needed (like the site of a wound) and not where they aren't needed (like in our brain).  Our body's circulatory system for molecules is like society's electronic ideastream.

For sustainable use of either molecules or ideas, explicit awareness of the multi-layer structure of our communities as well as the scope of a given communication is crucial. 

Like chemical concentration differences from point to point in our bodies, gradients in social access to information are necessary.  Intelligent packaging of communications is also important, so that the damage due to occasional spills is minimal.  For example confusing countries & corporations with individuals is just as irresponsible, whether you do it as a reporter or as a supreme court justice.

Thus we're all responsible for what we say, what we repeat, and what we listen to.  Let's set some better examples downstream...

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