"We as humans have accumulated so much knowledge. Why do we have such a hard time seeing the bigger picture?"........for centuries we've been declaring independance: perhaps it's finally time to declare our interdependance."One of my favorite books is Leonard Shlain's 1997 "The Alphabet Vs the Goddess". It was my privilege to meet Dr. Shlain briefly when I was living in Berkeley, and his book was influential for me. I was saddened to learn that he passed away in 2009, and in many ways, this provocative, funny, and delightful film by his daughter, filmmaker Tiffany Shlain is a tribute to him.
As someone who follows the Trail of the Spider Woman, ever wondering at the new ways She has found to remind us of the Web, I'm nevertheless from a generation prior to computers, cellphones or even, heaven forbid, color xerox. So I don't always know what to think of all this. I remember last winter I went with some friends to an expensive Indian restaurant. As we enjoyed our food and ambiance, we all noticed, at the candlelit table next to us, a well dressed young couple. Both of them sat with heads bent over the little illuminated boxes in their hands, tapping away on them, and we had to admit, this was another generation. We figured they were probably talking to each other."Have you ever faked a restroom trip to check your email? Slept with your laptop? Or become so overwhelmed that you just unplugged from it all? In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century. From founding The Webby Awards to being a passionate advocate for The National Day of Unplugging, Her love/hate relationship with technology serves as the springboard for a thrilling exploration of modern life…and our interconnected future"
To watch the film for free! : http://connectedthefilm.com/
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