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Rise of the PHX

First post via iphone

Posted by Gregg on January 19, 2009 in Random Thought |

I have recently picked up the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. It may be the influence of the upcoming inauguration but I have been drawn to the histories and personalities of our forefathers. Something about their work ethic and high ideals act as nourishment to my brain and being.
So one of the reasons I am truely excited about this iPhone app is it’s silo effect. It is damn near impossible to send just a quick link, or video embed, so I am left naked, just me and my words. Did I mention Ben Franklin was a writer, not just of the quipy quotes found in poor richard’s almanac, bit also of pamplets that invited men to action, the kind of prose near extinct today. Back then they had clubs where thinkers would gather, and wits would sharpen wits. Farmers, physicians, librarians would gather and throw a topic in the arena and it lit flame to their discourse. I am on the hunt for such a place, and such people. There was an small morsal in the book, Socrates cafe. Maybe there is a place I can find, an arena to which I may throw my kindling.
As mentioned, no links, no videos, more me, for better or worse. More to follow.