Slate is running a great future-tense piece on how society reacts to new technology. Briefly, Brian Johnson qualifies this reaction into four steps:
I’m usually on step 4…although I am very suspicious that my iPad is stealing my oldest daughter.
A good read. And very relevant for teachers.
I didn’t really know Sarah until January. We both had vague memories of our time in Brazil 30 years ago (“You always had a backpack” she would remember, which sounds about right. “You were tall and loved to dance” I would remember. Which also right.) No matter. She was part of the most amazing (and exceptionally eclectic) crew of former Rotary Exchange Students participating in our reunion this year. And everyone loved her. She also was dying.
Whatever happens, there will always be people who say: It’s all completely awful, and others who say: It’s all a complete joke. Koos Van Zomeren.
Some quick notes on who is here for the renunion. And some great beach pictures!