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To: Rambi who wrote (86397)	8/25/2000 9:36:06 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

A painting, one of my favorites, by Jan van Eyck: sunsite.auc.dk

To: Rambi who wrote (86397)	8/25/2000 10:28:04 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Mr X said last night that the internet has changed the way people think. I wasn't sure I agreed with that but I thought about it for overnight and I guess he is right. It has made the world smaller for me. Steven Rogers for example (oh dear- this IS going to be 3rd party- but it's NOT insulting) is someone who lives in a place I would once have considered very far away. I didn't spend much time thinking about where he lives or the people there. NOW it seems like Steven, who I like very much, is right in my backyard yelling over the fence to me. I can't see him, but he seems like he is right there. You, my friend, seem like you are in the same room with me. Of course on the flip side it brings me into contact with people who disturb me- people who I really had not imagined in such detail. People who sometimes believe almost the exact opposite of what I do. In 3d you don't normally bump into such people. You set your life so that your social circle brings you into contact with people you like and minimizes contact with people you don't like. ANd the internet has revolutionized the way I shop, and search for information, and teach my children- but the human relationship thing is the MOST awesome change for me. It has been a transforming technology for me. I am trying to imagine getting excited about the telegraph. It's not happening for me.

To: Rambi who wrote (86397)	8/25/2000 10:44:52 AM
From: Alexandermf	Respond to of 108807

Good Morning Rambi. It seems the I owe you and apology. I believe that I got youmixed up with Lizzie on the issue of "Elderly Bashing" ?????? My humble apology;-) I dislike bashing.....

To: Rambi who wrote (86397)	8/25/2000 3:34:01 PM
From: Frederick Smart	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Create The Future.... >>As I've said before, I think the Internet is only as good or evil as the people using it-- and I certainly don't think it can change the basic nature of man, anymore than the rest of his inventions and toys have.>> Rambi: We are "creating the future" by sharing these thoughts, energies and ideas. If we define the "basic nature of man" as BAD or evil, then we will fullfill that prophecy. We are and become what we believe and think. Try imagining the "basic nature of man" as essentially good and loving. Then go one step further and actually believe without ANY doubt that that thought is true and will be realized. Do this for awhile and you will begin to perceive the world differently. More energy will enter your life. There are universal principals and laws behind sowing. Sow some good music and song and you will uplift and inspire others to do the same. No different than "hanging out" on the corner playing riffs while harmonizing. Each of us are connecting to the same energy source. Each of us need each other to learn and grow for the risks we take have to be in service to others. I believe we each have a special/timeless purpose/message that must get out to the world. The pain we experience is from our failure to believe and recognize this unlimited special purpose. I believe this energy calls each of us everyday. And, like a good song, when we tap into it all limits seem to disappear. Peace. .