Challenges for Distributed Social Networks:

What is a silicon yogi:

To be a silicon yogi, one would have to master the tools of information
and knowledge management and learn how to so deeply integrate them into
one's habits and life that we would cease to know where the brain stops
and the chip begins. One would teach others about the tools and
possibilities, when to use the machine and when NOT to use the machine
as a mental prosthetic. The greatest wisdom will lie in the knowledge
of when to step away from the silicon. And I believe one would develop
the software and interfaces further to facilitate people's harmonious
use of technology for personal growth. It is to push myself in these
directions that I am currently applying to graduate programs in
educational technology at several schools of education (Stanford,
Harvard, Berkeley, and Northwestern). Exciting research and design are
afoot, but I have yet to see great efforts to develop practice and
discipline.

Ultimately the junction of the "Lexus" (technology, globalization, high
speed) and the Olive Tree (roots, spirit, community) lies in the mind,
and in the mind's relationship with its tools. Forging the balance is
the key to our survival and continued evolution. I hope I can be of
help.

Please send your comments to Andreas Agiorgitis. This document was updated 6/16/2003.