@brian_gettler@mas.toMy university just released the final report of its AI Task Force. I haven't read it yet (though I will!), but based solely on the task force membership, which didn't include a single humanist, I'm not expecting to like it.
Maybe I'm being unfair?
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@nelson@tech.lgbtCalamus 18 City of my walks and joys!
A celebration of Manhattan. I love Whitman's embrace of cities as being just as vital as nature unspoiled. It reflects the humanist aspect of his joy in the world, not a Thoreau-like rejection of civilization.
I also love that Whitman is writing about cruising the streets, making eye contact with potential lovers, celebrating offerings of love.
as I pass, O Manhattan! your frequent and swift flash of eyes offering me love
Offering me the response of my own—these repay me,
Lovers, continual lovers, only repay me.
Whitman punched up the first line in later editions, escalating to "City of orgies, walks and joys!"