Class 4 'The Information Society'

1) Danger of social exclusion, personal isolation and loss of shared meaning in large networks. How can individuals assert themselves in a system of networks. In increasingly diverse communities there is a need for shared memory and culture. Cities are cooperating not competing, individuals need local identity.

Meta (magic)- ideology in Lanier. Protests magical belief in network. Gatekeeper is still a person. Let’s look back and who we honor and respect. Most were crucified in their own times, not valued and respected, living in constant rebellion and conflict. Those individuals were not the product of collective acceptance. Historically, collectivity did not create greatness- individuals without respect did.

2)This resonates for me when thinking about school governence. Small districts with local community based systems are better able to respond to the needs of the students rather than large systems. But some sharing of resources and intelligence is neccesary for educational equity. Local decision making with equal opportunity for funds and support.