From the New World

[Hartwin Alfred Gebhardt]

Jeffrey in Nueva Jork writes:

> Hi, Grant.

> And speaking of new worlds, I agree completely that an incredible aspect of
> this ww-net is the simultaneity of communication, with space and time-zone no
> object.  That, and the fact that from billions we cull small groups as if
> chatting over a back fence (complete with kibutzers) about some common
> interest.  I told my brother (not yet on the net) the other day that I felt
> like I had the world in my living room for a chat.  If that sounds
> stary-eyed, it's because I am, no apologies.  I grew up with Marshall McLuhan
> and Bucky Fuller as prophets.  Now_this_is a global village!

And the neighbourhood back fence analogy doesn't end there - we're 
all more or less the same kind, eh?  Strong typing wrists, middle class 
economic profile, maybe even a barbie in the back. Unavoidable, I 
suppose - the global village, which is really a restricted Cyburbia, belongs 
to those with the education and wallet to digi-travel.... 

hg
hag at iafrica.com