"In 21st century America, everything is recorded, but nothing is remembered."

Overheard in the (former?) Imperial Capital, Washington DC

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  1. I suppose the intention of recording everything is to have a record of everything, just in case there is disagreement about these things later. So then we can go back and check to see who is right. That seems to be the way it works in theory. On the other hand, we need a system to be able to find the facts we want to check on. The more complicated the world is, the harder it becomes to maintain such a system. Perhaps someday the system will no longer function as well as we think it does.

    When and if this happens, this failure will be kept a secret. Many probably suspect that this has already happened, so they distrust what they are told. This may be what has happened in the recent election.

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  2. Maxwell -- Thank you for your wise & articulate comment. Didn't know you had a blog! Pls. keep on truckin'. Best john

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