2 Jul
2010
2 Jul
'10
2:52 a.m.
On 07/01/2010 07:04 PM, James Warden wrote:
Mashups ?
yes, could be participating in this next stage of information
diversification, spreading, and even creation (1 + 1> 2). Not that I subscribe to the
Gaia concept, but it feels like we are active "neurons" and
"neurotransmitters" of an evolving "superbrain". We are still very far
from full development as we feel or are disconnected from the rest of our environment.
But even that stage of separation was probably necessary so we could develop our specific
human features to interesting levels. When we bring this back to the rest (provided that
we don't destroy ourselves in the process), this "superbrain" (or
consciousness ?) will move on to some further stage.
Quite likely it will depart from the human physical aspect so we will
all be left behind at that point.
I'm not trying to imply that it is explicitly an American
construct but simply that it is something that American
business practice encourages. Other nations have the same
modus operandi. Most of them are well represented in
American society and cultural heritage so it is not a
surprise that American business practice accepts and
encourages the use of this method of making money ;-)
I was just laughing a bit about it. I don't think it is specifically
American to operate in this way ;)
J.
--
Patrick Shirkey
Boost Hardware Ltd
but a
more fundamental reason: that's how nature works
to evolve. Copying is just one way, and it used to be the
main way of reproducing in the past. With the advent of
sexual reprod. things got a bit more fancy and evolution
took a new turn. I venture that copying computer bits that
provide meaningful information is just another instantiation
of the same old process. Later on, that copying process may
well evolve to a form equivalent to the sexual reprod. and
more diversity will emerge from the process.
All we are doing now (artistic activities, economic
exchanges, etc) are just natural processes within a larger dynamic design. Whatever it
takes to interact, even if we argue or screw each other, the idea is that this brings new
complexity levels via expanding networks (of any kind) that add up in this ever evolving
design. Just like a brain: first new neurons are created then interactions and bridges
between them are intensifying and getting more and more complex.
The elite currently enjoying a larger share of the pie will do whatever
they can to protect the structure of society that allows them to
maintain their power and if hobbling the process of sharing information
to delay the evolution of the mega brain helps their ends then they will
be happy to support any organisation that takes on this cause for them.
Another reason why I cannot support the goals of ASCAP in this regard.
The Disney vs Stravinsky bit made me laugh: so it is
American and capitalist to explicitly exploit regulation
loopholes in order to steal the work of other people ?
My! I would have never guessed ... :lol: