Tag Archives: civilization

Network Revolution

Posted on February 17, 2013 by ehurst

So you say you want a revolution? In the Network Age, revolution rarely requires any sort of direct confrontation. If it’s an actual change you want, then keep your eye on that, not all the silly heroism you see in … Continue reading →

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The New Network Tribe

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ehurst

In times past leaderless organization was a theory, but in the Network Age, it is becoming dominant. The fundamental element of Ancient Hebrew society was the extended family household. Without them, you were dead, often literally. No one else would … Continue reading →

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Open Spirituality

Posted on February 15, 2013 by ehurst

Connect the dots, because they are all drawn on the same sheet of paper: Open Access, Open Source, and Open Spirituality (of which Christian Mysticism participates). In Christian Mysticism we have a devotion to truth. We care about people, as … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Jeremiah

Posted on February 15, 2013 by ehurst

I’m not in the least trying to be elitist, but precious few are the folks who catch on to what I’m doing on this blog. Jeremiah wrote in his prophecies how few were his friends at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Feminist Power Trips

Posted on February 11, 2013 by ehurst

She was provocative, always dressed inappropriately and flashing as much flesh as she dared. She played the sexual tease game with consummate skill already, having just turned 14. She was attending a tiny private Christian school; always in trouble. She … Continue reading →

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Data Is the New Commodity

Posted on February 8, 2013 by ehurst

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is partly true. People make huge mistakes in thinking this is the whole story and in deciding what to do with it, but it does accord somewhat with observable human behavior. If circumstances require that you … Continue reading →

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Trend Watching

Posted on February 7, 2013 by ehurst

The Network Civilization is upon us. Many current plutocrats will be destroyed because they don’t understand what it takes to stay in control, but they won’t simply go away when things change. There has never been a truly democratic government … Continue reading →

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Notes on the Coming Network Civilization

Posted on January 31, 2013 by ehurst

I’ve often said some of my best work comes in response to good questions. While I would agree most people are capable of synthesizing from their own memories and intelligence, and need only someone to ask the right questions, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Open Access Advocacy

Posted on January 25, 2013 by ehurst

I am a public advocate of Open Access (OA). I’ve already established my position on the morals of digital information: Why Copyright Is Unjust before God in terms of justice itself God’s Copyright regarding Scripture and translations Copyright Is Dead … Continue reading →

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Children as Political Weapons

Posted on January 24, 2013 by ehurst

This is not about family courts, nor gun control. This is about something much uglier, much more dangerous to the unwary. Let me irritate, shock, disgust and also help you understand something so you’ll be able to defang the Devil. … Continue reading →

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