From: gstaplet-AT-ccs.carleton.ca (Greg Stapleton)
Subject: Re: This list
To: technology-AT-world.std.com
Date: Thu, 19 May 94 12:02:12 EDT


Malgosia Askanas writes:        
 (with massive cuts/editing)
> However, the Virilio discussion has exposed an issue about which I 
> would like to ask your opinions.  It is my impression that this list
> contains people from varied backgrounds.  The issues surrounding
> technology touch almost everybody.  My vision of this list is that
> it should permit all of its participants to become aware of, and avail
> themselves, of existing intellectual tools with which to probe into 
> these issues, and allow them to productively think about and discuss 
> technology as it affects all of our lives.
> 
> 
> In other words, what kind of a list would you like this to be, and
> what kind of moderator does it call for? 
> 
> 
> - malgosia 
> 

Even though I don't presently have access to the book the list is reading
I find the discussions very informative and thought provoking. For the
most part I've found that I can follow the discussion without too much
trouble even without it. I can appreciate Malgosia's position when she
says that she is reading the text "cold" in regards to philosophical
background, and so asks her critics to expand and explain their views.
Isn't that what having a discussion group is all about? Please continue
the good work.

Greg Stapleton