Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Sam Ruby Notes The Obsessive Gene
Sam Ruby says:
We all are unique in how we chose to invest our time. Sometimes this is in ways that others consider frivilous or pointless. Be that as it may, sometimes it is the most frivilous or pointless of activities that produce the greatest surprises. It certainly has for me. I now see Miguel fairly regularly (I'd point to the pictures he took at OSCON, but as near as I can tell he hasn't posted them yet). The conference that Google selected for me? I'm the keynote at the next one. Mark and I not only did meet, but this has blossomed into the RTP Bloggers Club.
I've certainly noticed this in other parts of my life (the speaking engagement at CMU next week comes to mind), and I treasure the conversations that I've had with other bloggers, but the blog hasn't been quite the connective force for me that it has for others - connecting beyond the ether into the real world. This mostly seems to be a manifestation of the blog combined with the conference circuit that so many folks frequent. Geography certainly plays a role as Sam describes. Location, Location, Location. I used to do the conferences a bit in the late 90's but it's been a while since the day gig has permitted me such indulgences. At any rate, I hope to meet some of these interesting people in the future. I can't help but think of this intertwingularity as an example of an acausal connecting principle. Thanks for completing the circle, Sam.
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