Dr. Earl Loomis - one of the founders of the Academy of Religion and Mental Health, told a young eight-year-old who sat in a restaurant with his parents. They said, “Give him a napkin.” “He’ll take the fries.” The mother and sister persistently ordered for him. The waitress ignored them and took the boy's order. After she left, he said, “Gee mom, she thinks I’m real.”
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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