Certainly the video is not a comprehensive examination of the limitations of
technology or the root causes of colonialism. Sometimes allegories omit
detail. Sometimes simple themes are the most powerful.
Certainly the video is intended to be commercial. If it also inspires a
thought of what might have been or a vision of what might be, if only for a
moment, what harm if it is also commercial or fanciful?
Certainly communication does not guarantee comprehension, but isn't it at
least a prerequisite? Technology may not be able to make more people
listen, but isn't it remarkable nonetheless if it simply allows more people
to hear?
If we do not believe that better access to information leads to greater
understanding of ourselves and of others, and through that understanding, to
toleration of others, cooperation with others, and perhaps even appreciation
of others, then do we not trivialize the greatest impact of the digital
divide and ignore the greatest value in resolving it?
Isn't that the challenge within the video?
- Ed
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