libraries seem to be evolving into laboratories of synergistic learning through "trends" as information commons via chronicle.comI like this definition of libraries in light of how technology is transcending traditional space-time barriers within which they have existed. Technology is stretching the "boxes" outside of which we think; even eliminating the box altogether. Was it ever 2 dimensional anyway? Think outside the cube. Think outside the orb. Transcend the metaverse of space-time. The human spirit - the final frontier? (posted 01/04/10)
Societies function like organisms because they are made up of living beings. Organisms seek balance, not equality. Nature can be a bit ruthless in this regard.