Image courtesy Dr. Strange's class blog - link over thataway. --->

Way back in October -- a veritable lifetime in blog years! -- I responded to the "This Is How We Dream" presentation, delicately balancing high-minded optimism with skepticism regarding the "illusory free market of ideas." (I was chided, and deservedly so, for missing the fact that Dr. Richard Miller was not only attempting to inspire deep thought, but perhaps trying to skim deep pockets to fund the hypothetical new technology center showcased in the presentation. Pessimism, how could you betray me?)

Meanwhile, fellow USA EDM 310 student Anthony Capps expounded on the core ideals of Dr. Miller's presentation in remarkable fashion. His entire post is worth parsing, but one particular quote -- "The more ideas that are circulated, the faster our communities can change and our thoughts can flourish" -- proved prophetic, as Dr. Miller, Dr. Strange, Mr. Chamberlain, and others contributed comments and discussion regarding the post.

Dr. Miller also specifically addressed the building project, saying it was merely a "thought experiment." Maybe my cherished pessimism is still intact, despite all this deeply-considered collaboration and warm intellectual discourse. Or maybe I'm just a sucker.