Unplugged

Being left without 'net is similar to the middle ages being left without...
Okay, no idea. Probably being left without your mouth and ears. And eyes. And 'net.

I just learned today that a mirrored and distributed system critical service breaks down just as easily as a single pc. If something gets screwed up, it replicates the problems to all other servers, making sure they'll be down as well. That's like anger. Spreading and duplicating and screwing up everyone's attitude, taking ages to restore any sort of peace.
A virus is easier dealt with than the hidden pockets of anger built up over the years. You either die or recover. But the anger and bitterness in people takes forever to control, and I'm not sure you can really ever cure it.



-- Posted from my iPhone