Comments on: Finding ourselves, finding our myth…

By: Richard Reeve

Richard Reeve — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:05:31 +0000

Suburbia in these parts proves that behind the facade of normalcy, the most outrageous deviations of behavior occur…I think the issue is simply one of mass adaptation…

By: Detlef Cordes

Detlef Cordes — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:21:35 +0000

'Normal' is just one of those 'you-fill-in-the-gap'-terms. A friend of mine, a teacher, once asked a boy in her class: "What's your main interest?" Answer: "Well, ahm, normal." Detlef Cordes´s last blog post..Technology - That’s Where the Action Is

By: Richard Reeve

Richard Reeve — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:30:47 +0000

Hey Kathryn…yeah, normally its “if you knew me you’d know…” but in this mode its more like “do I add up to all you know?”

By: kathryn

kathryn — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:19:46 +0000

I know exactly what you mean – it’s like we’ve reversed the process of getting to know other. We know deeper aspects first, before the general details. I agree – sometimes the transition is hard.

By: Richard Reeve

Richard Reeve — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:40:14 +0000

Hey Juliann,
Great to hear from you! I wonder if the worker bee ever has a sense of the entire hive?

By: Richard Reeve

Richard Reeve — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:38:08 +0000

Hi Dave,
Thank you for commenting. I think we are a bit unaware yet of what are are accomplishing, like explorers driven in a direction, drawn over each successive horizon. .

By: Richard Reeve

Richard Reeve — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:36:17 +0000

Hi Kathryn,
What amazes me is the familiarity that can emerge before the opportunities to meet face to face; and then the at times awkwardness when the opportunities do occur. In this space we operate at a bit of a disconnect and we need to be sensitive to that as relationship transition into the “normal” world.

By: Juliann Grant

Juliann Grant — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:53:57 +0000

Interesting thought, Richard. I connected with the honeybee analogy you mentioned. I'm not one to hang on every word, and I'm sure the Twitter CEO used those words in an interview to make a point. And that point is that Twitter is on the verge of a tipping point to mass consumption (HT to Malcolm Gladwell), but we are not quite there yet. I was impressed with the stat that came from Hubspot's analysis that 80% (or something close) of users now on Twitter joined since Oct 08. If that's right, wow is all I can say. That's impressive growth, esp considering that we met at SM seminar in August! As I mentioned, I connected most with your honeybee analogy. We are all busy building our own hives/networks in these virtual spaces and there is more work to do. Social media is becoming a melting pot for full creative expression, the separation of personal & professional barriers are diminishing (with some kinks still being worked out), and at a macro level we are all advancing our purpose. Plus, we get to watch it unfold. It's almost a sport that we can play in when we like, have access to brilliant coaches that help us along the way, and be a spectator where we step back and refine our approach. Great food for thought per usual Richard! Have fun at SXSW! Juliann Grant´s last blog post..One Touch Too Many

By: David

David — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:25:40 +0000

I think that even with all the advancements of tech, we still need to hold on to what is inherently human in our stories. Fact or fiction, we all relate to the interpersonal, and lose ourselves within the weaving of tales. Working as busy bees can only take us so far if we never derive or experience any quality of life from our work. Better to throw down our keyboards and pick up our sickles and hoes to work the land. At least the ability to see what you've accomplished at the end of the day will be a reward for you. Gleaning the fruits of your labors in the virtual world is a long and arduous process which many, sadly, never get to see. Balance in everything. David´s last blog post..New Audio Thursday 26/02/2009

By: kathryn

kathryn — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:17:31 +0000

I question the use of the word “normal “. I’m not even sure I know what that means. I do know that I feel uncomfortable thinking , or assuming we will all be using the same tools *just* because society is making it easier, more available and sometimes, the only option. ( I’m thinking about newspapers and journalism here and it’s increased presence on the interwebs) I for one , long for the face to face and hope my stories I am writing and “myths” I am creating can remind people of the human need to connect in a variety of ways.