Posthuman Blues

I find biomimicry fascinating. I saw a walking-stick crossing the jogging path at the park up the street an hour ago. I wonder if there are any confirmed cases of insects adopting the appearance of human artifacts. You know, like cigarette butts, loose change, toothpicks, bottle caps, used condoms . . . or bigger specimens evolved to look like Volkswagens and cellphones and Starbucks java-jackets.





I'm now reading "Edison's Eve" by Gaby Wood. It's an anthropological history of human simulacra and the barriers between human and machine. The writing is sharp, urbane, fresh; I'm going to enjoy this one a lot.

"In Time: The Best of R.E.M." is in U.S. stores now. I'll probably pick up my special edition copy tonight.