there's that emergency word again, Ken.

my own brain is a veritable intellectual and communications device, too...

I've read Dune several times. I'm a long time sci-fi fan. Even the old school stuff-- just finished Asimov's Foundation and Empire the other night.

I also love the David Lynch movie and think that it does no dishonor to the book. Children of Dune and God Emperor of Dune did bore me, though.

So why is my cell phone opinion based on an "immense lack of knowledge?"

There are ways in which technologies have come to use US rather than the other way around. I don't care if it's the triangle shirtwaist factory or devotion to the automobile or obsessive/addictive texting.... we should remain aware of where that line is and retain our power over technology.

...edit 2: your dogs can compose poetry or kiss your significant other better than you can, for instance?