A metaphor for our times
In Ancient Greek mythology, Echo was a mountain nymph who angered Hera, the wife of Zeus. As punishment, Hera cast a spell on Echo in … Read more
Technology
Coming to terms with our tools
Chronic stress syndrome
Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is a frequent subject in the news, a disease about which we have become more aware after nearly three decades of … Read more
Respecting ignorance
Several years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that said, DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. At first, I laughed at the absurdity of that phrase, … Read more
Real sustainability
In an earlier post, I criticized the environmental movement and particularly the promoters of “sustainability” for their hypocrisy. I am not opposed to sustainability at … Read more
The tyranny of immediacy
The advent of “smart” phones has brought all sorts of technological amenities into our hands. Simple cell phones allow us to make and receive calls, … Read more
Anonymity and intimacy
I just finished reading Beauty in Photography by the fine photographer Robert Adams. In the essay entitled, “Civilizing Criticism,” Adams writes “The rancor that one … Read more
An old idea updated
The famous French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot is quoted as saying, “Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the … Read more