Doc and I check the street corners as we drive past on the way to the VA hospital. We figure the percentage of people that have their faces planted in a phone. I'ts ubiquitous.
When did we start becoming members of the collective?
I'd say May 1, 1893 when Westinghouse/Tesla edged out Edison/Wall Street and proved the superiority of AC power. The national grid sprouted and spread to bring electricity to most Americans. Tesla founded what we consider modern civilization including inventing radio which has lead to today's instant communication.
Centralization beat decentralization (AC vs DC) given the sources that support the Borg.
That's been an ongoing theme that's culminated in our just in time culture. Amazon is the epitome of that with it's introduction of next day delivery. Electricity at the flip of switch was the first. The convenience of instant gratification and labor savings.
Centralization has allowed efficiencies that support ever increasing services and assimilation.
If you recall California's problem with stabilizing the frequency of the grid, that won't be the only symptom of an impending energy desert. With the exception of those who live off grid including a friend in D.C. we're all members of the Borg to some degree.
We've accepted assimilation willingly and to a large extent we're unaware of the pitfalls. Resistance for the vast majority is a no never mind. Power outages demonstrate the occasional inconvenience of assimilation.
Some may purchase an emergency home generator. Generac is a common supplier. Problem solved right?
Generacs are 3600 rpm machines. They're rated for standby use and not prime use. Running a Generac generator for an extended period voids the warranty. What does that tell you?
