The world thinks aloud
Was surfing through TV channels, when I chanced upon an interesting segment on BBC's technology-based programme 'Click'... On a lark, I chkd this site they recommended... The whole concept of a global consciousness - "the idea that the human race is subconsciously connected through one global pool of thought" simply intrigued me...
It's a site wherein you give your location and then send a message to the whole world... or atleast whoever is logged in and they'll respond or atleast, u'll get a reaction or jus closure from having unloaded whatever thought has been naggin you... Yup, in a way, it's a virtual confessional but it's not just that...People from all over jus seem to post whatever they r thinkin and it's uncanny how everyone or anyone across the globe seem to think alike or respond to a question in the same way you would have!!!
When the page opens, you'll c a map and then the view will move around the globe until it rests on a pulsing circle. The text message displayed on the screen at the moment will be written by a person sitting somewhere under that dot. You can either simply sit and c the thoughts of the world unfold or join in...
It's also a wishing well for many... you jus drop your wish in the ocean of thoughts from all over and there it stays for a minute for all to see... only to be replaced by another, sometimes compelling and more often silly admission... It's pot luck but, it's therapeutic to see that most of the world is as crazy as you can be.
Well, apart from the fact tht it is addictive, all I can say is, it's worth a try.
Statutory Warning: It's unmoderated...so sometimes the thoughts aren't too well-thought out ;)
Expect anything from: "President Bush says "Bugs Bunny is a terrorist threat" to "Should I cook Japanese or Italian for dinner?" to "Cobras' are bras that can be worn by more than one woman simultaneously" to "I think I just farted" to "Christmas is not celebrated in Germany because the Germans never forgave Finland for being the home of Santa Claus." (Yup u can post anonymously.) Enjoy!
While you are it... do chk out this too... the whole idea of designer pets just got whackier. These genetically produced playthings gimme the creeps. Lemme know wat u think!
It's a site wherein you give your location and then send a message to the whole world... or atleast whoever is logged in and they'll respond or atleast, u'll get a reaction or jus closure from having unloaded whatever thought has been naggin you... Yup, in a way, it's a virtual confessional but it's not just that...People from all over jus seem to post whatever they r thinkin and it's uncanny how everyone or anyone across the globe seem to think alike or respond to a question in the same way you would have!!!
When the page opens, you'll c a map and then the view will move around the globe until it rests on a pulsing circle. The text message displayed on the screen at the moment will be written by a person sitting somewhere under that dot. You can either simply sit and c the thoughts of the world unfold or join in...
It's also a wishing well for many... you jus drop your wish in the ocean of thoughts from all over and there it stays for a minute for all to see... only to be replaced by another, sometimes compelling and more often silly admission... It's pot luck but, it's therapeutic to see that most of the world is as crazy as you can be.
Well, apart from the fact tht it is addictive, all I can say is, it's worth a try.
Statutory Warning: It's unmoderated...so sometimes the thoughts aren't too well-thought out ;)
Expect anything from: "President Bush says "Bugs Bunny is a terrorist threat" to "Should I cook Japanese or Italian for dinner?" to "Cobras' are bras that can be worn by more than one woman simultaneously" to "I think I just farted" to "Christmas is not celebrated in Germany because the Germans never forgave Finland for being the home of Santa Claus." (Yup u can post anonymously.) Enjoy!
While you are it... do chk out this too... the whole idea of designer pets just got whackier. These genetically produced playthings gimme the creeps. Lemme know wat u think!
posted by ironyofdparadox at 1:48 am
4 Comments:
I've long loved the idea of a Global Consciousness....but what about so many folks we know who can't think to save their lives? Lol!
The GenPets freaked me out. I think we're genetically programmed to reject anything that is likely to be a threat to the survival of the species. And these darned things are just plain ugly. Yuck.
I completely agree...in fact, I did come across a busload of 'em on the site...most simply resorted to copy paste oft-used phrases, someone else's quotes, or proverbs from one of those online-everything-finders... So most ended up sounding like sappy greeting cards... I preferred those who actually posted the first thing that came to their mind... coz im of the opinion tht the first thought tht occurs to you, however juvenile, is atleast original, most often than not... Rehashing someone else's thoughts is as good as plagarising their mind! (*Yup, I feel strongly about this)
That apart, since I like you...I'll let you in on a secret...the genpet site is a joke. I simply loved the sort of detail thats gone into the prank they are trying to pull off...
And yes I'm dead against anything tht is genetically modified or has its genes spliced to make it better thn it already is and tht includes the dollys of the world!!!
@ orangejammies... is their anyway I can comment on ur blog without creating an a/c vth Yahoo...btw, I simply luvd the 'Counting My Blessings....' post!!!! And all I can say is...u said it all :)
Unfortunately not! I'm sorry..that is a rather common complaint I receive from folks who visit my blog. Would it be too much to ask? Just a teeeny weeeeny little yahoo 360 id? Hmmmm? :-) I'd love to have your comments on my space.
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