Fear is the absence of networks

Once upon a time, vast networks of communication and power were the enemy. But now, as my teacher and friend Eric Rabkin notes, they are sometimes benevolent.

This development is based in part on a shift from transportation to communication functions, but read the whole thing, as they say, to get the idea. Eric's writing is, as ever, a marvel of economy, and resists easy extraction.

Which reminds me of this fine video collection, horror/suspense movie scenes when coverage failure spikes the fear:

Comments

[heaven]

dear sir what a horror video clips! i am totally afraid after see this video.i love that.