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Hmm, well, I, for one, am a little disappointed by the unstimulating responses to what I thought was an extremely stimulating article (my opinion, obviously). Some people found it overdramatic and pretentious. That's fine. Not everyone has the same writing style, nor--again, in my opinion--should they have. I like words. I like encountering new ones. I even enjoy looking them up. Not everyone does. But that doesn't mean that Mr. Brin has to stop writing the way he writes. As I was reading, I was thinking that one of the things I like about what Brin brings to the table is a very broad and big picture, along with a prodigious possession of details and very specific information. I feel that one of his gifts as a writer about technological topics, which is quite rare, is that he not only possesses intellectual insight, he also has excellent intuitive insights, many of which have been well borne out--as his older works of fiction demonstrate. I appreciate your analysis, Mr. Brin, and the fun words, and your taking the time to share your well-informed opinion with those who enjoy it, like me.
