William Mitchell: Become Part of Networks

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William Mitchell emphasizes the significance of networks in modern society, suggesting that they should become integral to our identities. As the Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at MIT and head of the Media Lab, he aims to publish works that influence critical policy and design discussions during periods of rapid technological and social transformation. The conversation highlights the potential impact of these ideas, which may evoke fear in some due to their futuristic implications, yet they resonate with current realities, blurring the lines between science fiction and everyday life. The mention of exploring Mitchell's books indicates a growing interest in understanding these concepts further.
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William Mitchell tells Jim McClellan that networks should become so important to us, we become part of them...

Dean of the school of architecture and planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and head of media arts and sciences at the MIT Media Lab, Mitchell says the aim was to put out books that might have "an effect on critical policy and design debates at moments of very rapid technological and social change".

http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/story/0,3605,1078077,00.html
 
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It's..strange, but makes perfect sense when you really think about it. I really want to look into these books, now that I know about them. I get the feeling that this idea would scare a lot of people.
 
Hmm... sounds like Sci-Fi...but real
 

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