I have long been fascinated with the notion of a thought, idea, or even an emotion passed along human channels of communication. Until those ideas become a movement that may well change the world.
This in part is why I started the Cryptogee Musings, because I wanted to cover topics that were important to me, and by making them much shorter than my previous articles, I believe I'm inviting debate.
It is in these debates in the comment sections that ideas can be born, thoughts can be formed, and misconceptions can be laid to rest.
Song Lines
The aboriginal Australians are said to pass down knowledge through song, whose lines are laid down across the Australian countryside.
Mythical stories about nature served as a kind of conduit for practical knowledge. It is said that all an Aborigine has to do in the outback to survive, is to remember the songs of his ancestors, and they will find resources aplenty.
In modern times we take for granted our innate predilections for storytelling. Instead we believe that all our information has been confined to the digital world in an ever more impressive computer display of strength.
However we forget that every great movement or idea, good or bad, started off as first a thought, and then a conversation.
Keep Talking
I think we're in a unique situation here on Steemit, we are at a time whereby the walled gardens of the main social media sites we spend our online time, are tainted with partisan algorithms that separate people into convenient demographics.
The algorithm here on Steemit is not one that was forged in the heart of an A.I. instead it is an organic one that has arisen from taste.
Simply put, you are much more likely to come across diverse people on Steemit, that you wouldn't usually meet online.
Perhaps this is what online life looks like in a post algorithmic world? Whether that is so or not, what I find interesting is the debate that has the potential to spark because of this.
In that respect I feel the value of Steemit goes far beyond the immediate. Perhaps some of the conversations and collaborations that take place on Steemit, will one day go onto change the world in profound ways.
Keep Vibing
Tomorrow I will do the rounds and answer all my unanswered comments on my musings this week. As I do I will get lost in the vibe being created right in front of my eyes.
Every comment boosts me and gives me strength, I have had debates with people I disagree with, and who disagree with me, these I think I cherish the most.
Because it are these sorts of conversations that create understanding, where before there was misconception and stereotype.
I've had amazing conversations with people who I do agree with, whom however see things from a different angle from me, and that is oh so magical, to be given the gift of a different perspective.
Keep Musing
All in all, I will keep on musing, and I hope you guys will keep on contributing. I try and get back to every worthwhile comment, although sometimes I do fall behind.
I love watching your conversations between yourselves, and sometimes I don't even want to interrupt as it is going in a whole new and interesting direction.
Most of all, I've loved the tips on novelists, philosophers, films, actors, and so much more. So thank you and please keep bouncing off each other, and do your best to promote stimulating environments for debate and progress.
Peace.
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