Plenty of other blogs have linked to this piece by Clay Shirky about newspapers and the internet, and how it compares to the invention of Gutenberg's printing press, and where we might go from here.
Money quote:
'Revolutions create a curious inversion of perception. In ordinary times, people who do no more than describe the world around them are seen as pragmatists, while those who imagine fabulous alternative futures are viewed as radicals.'
Salamanders fill their toes with blood before each step
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Wandering salamanders pump their toes full of blood before lifting their
feet, a trick that may help them release their sticky grip while conserving
energy
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