Faithful readers might know I have a mini-obsession with Vannevar Bush. Matt Webb says Google are building the Memex! He argues that the Blogger/Google combo -- the integration of authority and layered information gathering -- realizes Bush's vision. Interesting.
I'm still waiting for the dark, cynical commentary on the merger. I'm sure there's a way to make money there, I just haven't quite figured out what it is yet.
And now for my entirely heretical opinion: I'd be delighted if everyone got so fed up with Blogger they decided to use Movable Type instead! Centralized control bad. Decentralized good.
Besides, we all know MT is the superior app.
Hereticism is the price that early adopters pay. But I'm with you.
Posted by: Paul Gutman on February 24, 2003 06:09 PMI'm not sure where we are going with blogger these days, and how Google will proceed. But I do agree with you on Vannevar Bush. Some fascinating stuff.
If you haven't seen this article, you might find it interesting -- On the Trail of the Memex: Vannevar Bush, Weblogs and the Google Galaxy.
Posted by: Bill on February 25, 2003 12:34 AMAll:
I am leaving Blogger (definitely) for MT (most likely). Can you give me any insight? Users seem to love it-- who do you use for hosting? Was installation painful?
Thanks,
R