tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881054030497725613.post7428135227602291084..comments2023-11-03T15:50:56.001+01:00Comments on POET IN RESIDENCE : ANOTHER 2 BRICKS IN THE WALLGwil Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881054030497725613.post-54878926359698091242013-10-02T13:19:30.065+02:002013-10-02T13:19:30.065+02:00I have the idea that the artist is pointing out th...I have the idea that the artist is pointing out that most people live in a world where every movement, message and transaction can be monitored 24/365. I can't say I'm comfortable with today's brave new world because it's always in the back of my mind that it could happen one day that a dictator or some despot (think Hitler, Stalin) could take charge and use the information in ways that were never intended by those who created the surveillance system. I do try to stay comfortable with myself though. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881054030497725613.post-20082376227571117832013-10-01T16:37:22.816+02:002013-10-01T16:37:22.816+02:00Favourite phrases? The two you quote? How awfu...Favourite phrases? The two you quote? How awful.<br />I read about some Chinese philosopher many years ago who talked about the ability to Fan Shen - difficult to explain what it means but it is along the lines of being totally comfortable and at ease with one's self. I like to think I have fanshenned Gwil. What about you? The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com