contemporary technology

in the 18th century, denis diderot spent much of his life gathering the extents of human knowledge to be put forward in his encyclopedie. he revolutionized the manner in which information is presented, merely listing it alphabetically instead of every other subject following theology. this consolidation and presentation of knowledge in an empirical manner articulated a unique sociological perspective. [one of human progress and capacity for critical thought.] diderot, presenting knowledge as a religion of humanity itself, believed that an easy, impartial retrieval of information allowed people to be able to seek knowledge for themselves, to help us all learn to improve our world.

today, the endless amounts of information readily accessible on the internet allow for an even more pervasive intellectual society. search engines place the world at your fingertips within seconds. with so much information and consequential knowledge readily available to us, what type of new conditions, solutions, and worlds can you create through the information at your disposal?

how crucial is the lesson that your education is in your hands? even from the youngest of students. how valuable is the capacity to link seemingly unrelated fields to one another within the mind? the geology lesson this morning with the history lesson at noon. the political science discussion in relation to journalism. younger versions of this as well. social studies to geography to literature to recess.

every bit of the consumed knowledge extending into a greater understanding of people. the complexities and contradictions inherent in human nature. knowledge leading to acceptance and genuine curiosity. how can the built environment contribute to these conditions?