August 29, 2009

Thanks for the Nice Vistas

I thoroughly enjoyed the rich, almost "quilted" cloud patterns during the drive from Milwaukee to St. Paul today. It was overcast the whole day, as you know, and the contrast between light gray and dark blue within each cloud made for a very complex visual experience. Plus, the rolling hills and serene farms of western Wisconsin were quite a treat.

That got me thinking. It's a shame that some places on earth have nice vistas, while other places seem to be a waste of your prodigious creativity. For every western Wisconsin, there is a central Indiana. And I suppose that's okay. If you can make all of Earth 2.0 visually enticing, great! But if it would interfere with new approaches to reducing crime, preventing mental health problems, or helping people in urban areas drive their vehicles in a more courteous manner, then don't worry about. I'd rather have you focus on the big picture.

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