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May 25, 20127 notes

“Imagine: you arrive at the party; you recognize no one; but immediately your internal antennae-and-computer begins to swap mind-files; within seconds the new acquaintances are scanned; you “know” everyone you see; you know who wants to sleep with you, work with you, laugh and/or be friends with you; you know everyone’s curiosities, intentions, memories - everyone’s brain is “naked”… Fully informed, you enter and mingle. Total disclosure in a 100% universally psychic, telepathic, omniscient, transparent world? Before you obliterate my imagined utopia, consider the time-saving benefits. Casual sex? No one has to waste words flirting with impossible candidates. Employment interviews? Over in quiet seconds, as experience/compatibility/work ethic are electronically examined and accepted/rejected. Marriage partner? Might take longer, up to a half-a-minute. Private files that are usually off-limits are opened to peruse priorities like “long-term loyalty,” “patience,” interest trends,” and “annoying habits.” —100% Honest, Transparency, Disclosure - is this the future that we want? | World Future Society (via wildcat2030)

May 08, 201227 notes

The Dutch rain must be a hopeless drunkard. When it finally ficklewalks out of the pub in the morning, it keeps falling all the way till its home, and takes plenty of time to reach it.

May 08, 20121 note