Its not the technology thats scary. Its what it does to the relations between people, like callers and operators, thats scary.1
Anonymous families, anonymous friends, anonymous communities, and anonymous societies.
Easily forgotten, a welcome discovery.
I look forward to local festivals, naturally gathering and bonding our community. Unspoken truths, intrinsic knowledge—wisdom earned—wasshoi.
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Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, 1974 (William Morrow & Company ↩
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Other moments in Otsu
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Notes on Living Outside Cultural Norms. Hunting Good Will.
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Notes on Living Outside Cultural Norms. The bare necessities of life.
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Outdoor Online, time, Food
Notes on Living Outside Cultural Norms. Save for a sunny day.
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Today's office
Notes on Living Outside Cultural Norms. 70%/30%.
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hanami, Cherry Blossoms
lion-dog, fascinated by full of blooms
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