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July 5, 2012
Review: See Man Jump...See God Fall: Tai Chi Vs. Technology
The message I discovered, following in this curiously written Baroque style, addresses our plight with the future of human-based communication development. Mr. Bond presents us with a moving portrait that shows how the individual weaves his or her weighted-way through the wiring of codependency to technological paraphernalia. He warns, with photos and meditative considerations, of our imminent emotinal bankruptcy as we continue falling into the black-hole cleverness of technology and its myriad inventions.
See Man Jump . . . See God Fall, comes through as a throwback to the French philosophers at the turn of the last century; and if it does meander, it proceeds with intentional poetic flavorings that, nonetheless, bring us back to the central theme of how we are losing faith in each other by allowing technology to take over our natural, instinctive, human intelligence - indeed, taking over our very lives. How do you like your coffee? I like mine strong and black!
Luke Cook, signing off. Keep the Faith!
The message I discovered, following in this curiously written Baroque style, addresses our plight with the future of human-based communication development. Mr. Bond presents us with a moving portrait that shows how the individual weaves his or her weighted-way through the wiring of codependency to technological paraphernalia. He warns, with photos and meditative considerations, of our imminent emotinal bankruptcy as we continue falling into the black-hole cleverness of technology and its myriad inventions.
See Man Jump . . . See God Fall, comes through as a throwback to the French philosophers at the turn of the last century; and if it does meander, it proceeds with intentional poetic flavorings that, nonetheless, bring us back to the central theme of how we are losing faith in each other by allowing technology to take over our natural, instinctive, human intelligence - indeed, taking over our very lives. How do you like your coffee? I like mine strong and black!
Luke Cook, signing off. Keep the Faith!
December 6, 2013
This was a really good find! Written back in the late 90's this reading seems to be almost prophetic. Mr. Bond point directly at technology and its choke-hold on human behavior and authentic emotional expression. I love this kind of subject, and it really opened my eyes. Brilliant!
Bridget DeVille
Bridget DeVille
February 6, 2016
I recently came upon a Wikipedia article on Joey Bond, See Man Jump See God Fall: Tai Chi vs. Technology which was listed in 'Contents' No.4 magician and writer. I found the book. I was quite impressed by the author's chronological order of events related to biological evolution, where Mr. Bond begins with an anthropological perspective on how human beings developed hand dexterity and then proceeds toward a holistic overview in looking at the brain itself.
There is a splendid turn of phrase this author uses that comes off as an 'exploration' in human social development. Indeed, Mr. Bond's manner of wording led me into a labyrinth of social dynamics that uncovered the ever-growing weakness of human interrelatedness and how it is linked to technological press and hype.
Having said that, Mr. Bond released this book in 1999, and it takes time to put words into print. What I'm saying is that the problems which many of us have today with issues related to personal, real-world communication, is all there in his writing, which is over 15 years ago. The present status quo, which includes using computer-dating as a strategy for finding a partner, has turned us into typing robots made viable with texting and tweeting as key examples in the way so many regular people 'share' their feelings. I would call Mr. Bond’s treatment visionary!
See Man Jump See God Fall is also subtitled as, "Tai Chi versus Technology"; Mr. Bond hit the nail right on the head! This reading consistently underscores our co-dependency on technocratic propaganda and the subsequent breakdown in our general behavior with each other. In the final analysis, Mr. Bond opens a door to a way to cleanse the mind of the mechanical proceedings of our so-called technological advancements.
I don't mean to end my review on a sour note, but another reviewer named Danimau accused Mr. Bond of "taking too many drugs" which is certainly inappropriate and can be seen as a slanderous statement. Besides, what does that have to do with critiquing books? I do not support taking drugs, however, Steve Jobs, Francis Crick and Thomas Edison were given to the use of drugs, and look what they accomplished.
I admit that I was taken aback by the title of his book; See Man Jump See God Fall, but half way through my reading I saw Mr. Bond’s point: the more Technology weeds its way into our lives, the lower we fall in our faith in each other as human beings. A challenging and mind-opening read!
There is a splendid turn of phrase this author uses that comes off as an 'exploration' in human social development. Indeed, Mr. Bond's manner of wording led me into a labyrinth of social dynamics that uncovered the ever-growing weakness of human interrelatedness and how it is linked to technological press and hype.
Having said that, Mr. Bond released this book in 1999, and it takes time to put words into print. What I'm saying is that the problems which many of us have today with issues related to personal, real-world communication, is all there in his writing, which is over 15 years ago. The present status quo, which includes using computer-dating as a strategy for finding a partner, has turned us into typing robots made viable with texting and tweeting as key examples in the way so many regular people 'share' their feelings. I would call Mr. Bond’s treatment visionary!
See Man Jump See God Fall is also subtitled as, "Tai Chi versus Technology"; Mr. Bond hit the nail right on the head! This reading consistently underscores our co-dependency on technocratic propaganda and the subsequent breakdown in our general behavior with each other. In the final analysis, Mr. Bond opens a door to a way to cleanse the mind of the mechanical proceedings of our so-called technological advancements.
I don't mean to end my review on a sour note, but another reviewer named Danimau accused Mr. Bond of "taking too many drugs" which is certainly inappropriate and can be seen as a slanderous statement. Besides, what does that have to do with critiquing books? I do not support taking drugs, however, Steve Jobs, Francis Crick and Thomas Edison were given to the use of drugs, and look what they accomplished.
I admit that I was taken aback by the title of his book; See Man Jump See God Fall, but half way through my reading I saw Mr. Bond’s point: the more Technology weeds its way into our lives, the lower we fall in our faith in each other as human beings. A challenging and mind-opening read!
May 15, 2011
This guy has done way too many drugs. For real, it has an interesting concept yet is poorly written.
I really had hopes for this book. It makes a few good points, but they must be filtered out of an almost endless stream of rambling randomness in order to be found.
Stick to yoga or something mr Joey Bond, writing is not your forte.
I really had hopes for this book. It makes a few good points, but they must be filtered out of an almost endless stream of rambling randomness in order to be found.
Stick to yoga or something mr Joey Bond, writing is not your forte.
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