"Why is it that, when we go online, we want to optimize for the brilliant conversations only? Why do we want to reduce our connections down to only one facet? Is this because of the asynchronicity? Is it because of our self-involvement? Or something else? For me it's not so much about optimizing or reductions but about being aware of my need to calibrate my attention based on my mood, energy level and interest. I've started playing with Twitter lists to see what effect that has on my experience. I also have a need for privacy, in both directions and I equate degrees of privacy with degrees of intimacy and ultimately vulnerability, all the same experiences we have in f2f contexts. I think I've become less tolerant of the quirkiness of humanity because I can feel so utterly inundated with humanity online. I should probably add that I don't own a television nor consume American media anywhere near the average, which is to me another form and node of involvement or in my case the lack there of. Cheers, Suzanne ~~ Suzanne Aurilio Assistant Director pICT -People, Information and Communication Technologies San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-1623 619-594-2953 Office AD220C pict.sdsu.edu cdi.sdsu.edu sdsu-aztlan.wikispaces.com SL Aurilio Oh Twitter saurili Delicious saurilio