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Now the stream of our common consciousness seems to be obliterating its own banks, losing its central direction and purpose, flooding the lowlands, disconnecting and isolating the highlands and to no particular purpose other than the wasteful fulfillment of its own internal momentum. Some channel deepening seems called for.
No, this isn't Noam Chomsky commenting on the current onslaught of American imperialism. Rather, it is Robert Pirsig, giving us his thoughts about the advancement of technology in the United States. Written in the early 70s, this is a passage from his book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. You should read this book.
Okay, mostly it's just a tease. I'll try and make it to the post office Thursday D. I'll try. Really.
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Now the stream of our common consciousness seems to be obliterating its own banks, losing its central direction and purpose, flooding the lowlands, disconnecting and isolating the highlands and to no particular purpose other than the wasteful fulfillment of its own internal momentum. Some channel deepening seems called for.
No, this isn't Noam Chomsky commenting on the current onslaught of American imperialism. Rather, it is Robert Pirsig, giving us his thoughts about the advancement of technology in the United States. Written in the early 70s, this is a passage from his book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. You should read this book.
Okay, mostly it's just a tease. I'll try and make it to the post office Thursday D. I'll try. Really.
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