Usually when a man credited with coining a technical term, expounds about his creation, the outcome is inevitably anticipated to be dense, it not downright esoteric – expect for a segment of the populace that terms itself fraternity. Unless such a man goes by the name of Jaron Lanier that is. The author of the … Continue reading Dawn of the New Everything: A Journey through Virtual Reality – Jaron Lanier
Month: September 2019
Voice Of Empathy
(Photo Credit: Google Images) The towering cranes reached out to the sky as if they were either offering their benedictions to an unseen God or trying to desperately snatch at something not belonging to them. An agglomeration of asymmetric noises competed for the attention of whoever was wont to pass by the vicinity. Whirring, Roaring, … Continue reading Voice Of Empathy
PERIPHERY!
(PHOTO PROMPT © Penny Gadd ) It wasn't just the plant that grew in a bold and unrestricted manner. Every ceiling on desire was brought down and every shackle on ambition unshackled. Each book meriting its place on the bookshelf ceased to command a standing and was now at the apex of irrelevance. People issuing warnings … Continue reading PERIPHERY!
Mr.Cat is Hieronymus Bosch
(Photo courtesy of Sue-Z) The scene looked straight out of a Hieronymus Bosch painting. It was definitely not the Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony. Although, how a cat could have known whether it was the Triptych or not, only the cat could tell. Since the cat did not have the habit of speaking, … Continue reading Mr.Cat is Hieronymus Bosch
SCORN
Morose and lethargic, a lazy and stiff hand Venky flung out Towards the trusted teapot that had a grotesquely twisted spout The bad hangover had an orchestra playing in his head He had just sought love but got scorn instead Earl Gray bloody hell at the very least. (Word Count: 48) Courtesy of Sammi … Continue reading SCORN
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now – Jaron Lanier
After receiving the UEFA President’s Award, former footballer from France, and Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona, delivered, what arguably has to be the most bizarre and cryptic speech ever delivered at an award’s ceremony. An existential rumination, that had at its centerpiece the notions of aging, crime and science, Cantona’s brief talk had his audience … Continue reading Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now – Jaron Lanier