Preparing for final approach

February 5, 2007

I have been thinking a lot lately about this idea… After listening to a podcast discussing the ability of 747 and other large aircraft to land in no visibility conditions. An amazing feat really. That said it isn’t exactly luck or coincidence that the plane can find its mark on the tarmac. In order for the plane to accomplish this task it must have a very good (read exact) comprehension of where it is at before it begins final approach.

What are we approaching? and how are we doing it?

I think the plane makes for an interesting metaphor / analogy? of the situation that many communities, bug and small face in a regular basis. What is in the future, both in terms of that of record (see cultural, heritage, development plans etc) and that which is still unknown, This place for example had little idea of the existence of this space (the site you are currently reading and that we hope we make interesting enough for you to come back) and I think it has a significant ability to influence the course of action taken in this community.

I guess the point to be considered then is that we never really know where we’re going but we do know where we’ve been and where we are at now. We do know where we are at no right? Lets consider that one for a second.

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Social justice.

*hey Ryan note to self this should include links to article written by guest authors in each of the fields listed above!!!*

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