Ancient Egyptian Wisdom
January 29, 2003 11:43 AM Subscribe
Amazon.com has all kinds of books. I'm wondering, steef, why you thought this one in particular deserved a post.
posted by Hildago at 11:55 AM on January 29, 2003
posted by Hildago at 11:55 AM on January 29, 2003
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posted by thekorruptor at 12:00 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by thekorruptor at 12:00 PM on January 29, 2003
Snarkiness aside, I find myself uncharacteristically curious about what "ancient Egyptian wisdom" she has in mind for the internet. Right now though we don't have much to talk about unless we want to do our own research.
posted by wobh at 12:04 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by wobh at 12:04 PM on January 29, 2003
Apparently Amazon thinks this merits buying some clean underwear to go with it. So it must be BIG BIG BIG!
posted by briank at 12:06 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by briank at 12:06 PM on January 29, 2003
Wow, cool link, wobh.
posted by thekorruptor at 12:07 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by thekorruptor at 12:07 PM on January 29, 2003
Steef's previous front page post was pretty good. I'm thinking this might be what happens when you log on to a public computer and then forget to log off.
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 12:08 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 12:08 PM on January 29, 2003
Amazon "Great Buy" recommendations are always useful.
posted by Pretty_Generic at 12:08 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by Pretty_Generic at 12:08 PM on January 29, 2003
As long as we're selling books, I'd like to recommend Water, by De Villiers.
Of course, I'd really like to recommend that this post be erased.
posted by hammurderer at 12:14 PM on January 29, 2003
Of course, I'd really like to recommend that this post be erased.
posted by hammurderer at 12:14 PM on January 29, 2003
People who purchased this book also shopped for Helicopter Sleepwear Sets for Baby from Amazon's Old Navy Store. Indeed.
posted by adampsyche at 12:15 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by adampsyche at 12:15 PM on January 29, 2003
I agree wobh. I was hoping the Amazon link included some sample chapters. The author does have her own website with some background info. Personally, I think her sales would be helped if the book came packaged with an inflatable mummy.
posted by snez at 12:16 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by snez at 12:16 PM on January 29, 2003
I wanna read a review of that damn book.
Gimme gimme gimme!
posted by troutfishing at 12:16 PM on January 29, 2003
Gimme gimme gimme!
posted by troutfishing at 12:16 PM on January 29, 2003
a) i thought it was an original and interesting idea, 2) it amused me that someone who wrote their thesis on internet law would have such a crappy homepage, third) the amazon recommendations were unusual, and lastly) i thought someone might make a comment with a punchline involving khat. i see now, however, that it's not as erudite as "Bring your pussy face to my ass."
posted by steef at 12:20 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by steef at 12:20 PM on January 29, 2003
i see now, however, that it's not as erudite as "Bring your pussy face to my ass."
Well, you got one thing right.
posted by Hildago at 12:30 PM on January 29, 2003
Well, you got one thing right.
posted by Hildago at 12:30 PM on January 29, 2003
It is an interesting idea. I'd like to see some of the ancient laws she refers to. Since her site is dragging:
Anna MANCINI is the author of: Ancient Egyptian Wisdom for the Internet, published by the University Press of America in English, and by L'Harmattan in French.
Anna MANCINI holds a Ph. D. in philosophy of law from the University of Paris (ASSAS), France.
She received her DEA in business law with a major in Intellectual Property. She also holds certificates of Terminology and Comparative Studies in English and American law and in Spanish and South American law, from the Institute of Comparative Law of PARIS. She is an author, free lance legal consultant and translator. She specializes in business, patent, copyright and Internet law.
Ms MANCINI has taught business law and legal theory as an assistant at the Universities of Paris and Lille, France and as a lecturer in several business schools in Paris.
As cyberspace and real space function differently, they cannot implicate the same legal values. The most elementary wisdom invites us to forget our legal past, so obviously ill-adapted to the Internet, so as to gain a better insight into the functioning of virtual space. Attempts to regulate the Internet in the same way as the real world have inevitably failed and will continue to fail. The only solution that can foster the expansion of the net and justify state intervention will come from a philosophy of law suited to virtuality. Our philosophical legal traditions stemmed from agricultural and industrial roots and are therefore widely useless within the virtual context. They cannot help us - but the philosophy of ancient civilisations can. At first sight, it may seem paradoxical to look to ancient civilisations for counsel on legal regulation of the Internet. But the virtual world is not a modern invention, it has existed for ever. Ancient Egypt and Rome were aware of the importance of an intangible world. They accurately observed the functioning of that world and used their knowledge of it in the legal field. Ancient Egyptian Wisdom for the Internet demonstrates that the legal philosophy and knowledge of these two ancient civilisations are of great value in helping us deal with the Internet. Through a challenging exploration of ancient legal knowledge this book offers new perspectives on how to deal with, and best profit from the Internet.
posted by rotifer at 12:32 PM on January 29, 2003
Anna MANCINI is the author of: Ancient Egyptian Wisdom for the Internet, published by the University Press of America in English, and by L'Harmattan in French.
Anna MANCINI holds a Ph. D. in philosophy of law from the University of Paris (ASSAS), France.
She received her DEA in business law with a major in Intellectual Property. She also holds certificates of Terminology and Comparative Studies in English and American law and in Spanish and South American law, from the Institute of Comparative Law of PARIS. She is an author, free lance legal consultant and translator. She specializes in business, patent, copyright and Internet law.
Ms MANCINI has taught business law and legal theory as an assistant at the Universities of Paris and Lille, France and as a lecturer in several business schools in Paris.
As cyberspace and real space function differently, they cannot implicate the same legal values. The most elementary wisdom invites us to forget our legal past, so obviously ill-adapted to the Internet, so as to gain a better insight into the functioning of virtual space. Attempts to regulate the Internet in the same way as the real world have inevitably failed and will continue to fail. The only solution that can foster the expansion of the net and justify state intervention will come from a philosophy of law suited to virtuality. Our philosophical legal traditions stemmed from agricultural and industrial roots and are therefore widely useless within the virtual context. They cannot help us - but the philosophy of ancient civilisations can. At first sight, it may seem paradoxical to look to ancient civilisations for counsel on legal regulation of the Internet. But the virtual world is not a modern invention, it has existed for ever. Ancient Egypt and Rome were aware of the importance of an intangible world. They accurately observed the functioning of that world and used their knowledge of it in the legal field. Ancient Egyptian Wisdom for the Internet demonstrates that the legal philosophy and knowledge of these two ancient civilisations are of great value in helping us deal with the Internet. Through a challenging exploration of ancient legal knowledge this book offers new perspectives on how to deal with, and best profit from the Internet.
posted by rotifer at 12:32 PM on January 29, 2003
a) Hmm.
2) This is kind of a "We make the post," right? A test?
third) Ladybug Rain Boots would look funny, especially if worn by an Egyptian mummy.
lastly) This steef, he thinks outside the ϑ.
posted by Shane at 12:38 PM on January 29, 2003
2) This is kind of a "We make the post," right? A test?
third) Ladybug Rain Boots would look funny, especially if worn by an Egyptian mummy.
lastly) This steef, he thinks outside the ϑ.
posted by Shane at 12:38 PM on January 29, 2003
What I want to know is:
a) Were there monkeys in ancient Egypt?
ii) Did they wear funny little hats?
7hr33) What can they teach us to improve our modern, soulless, secular lives?
posted by moonbiter at 12:55 PM on January 29, 2003
a) Were there monkeys in ancient Egypt?
ii) Did they wear funny little hats?
7hr33) What can they teach us to improve our modern, soulless, secular lives?
posted by moonbiter at 12:55 PM on January 29, 2003
At first sight, it may seem paradoxical to look to ancient civilisations for counsel on legal regulation of the Internet. But the virtual world is not a modern invention, it has existed for ever.
1. Would religions considered virtual realities?
2. Who is "ever"?
posted by semmi at 1:05 PM on January 29, 2003
1. Would religions considered virtual realities?
2. Who is "ever"?
posted by semmi at 1:05 PM on January 29, 2003
moonbiter: no hats, but he looks pretty well adjusted.
posted by steef at 1:08 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by steef at 1:08 PM on January 29, 2003
steef: But he is wearing a 'lil dress, and that's good enough. I still feel soulless, though.
Nor do I really know how to comment productively on the FPP, since I haven't read the book. Nor am I really even sure what problem(s) the author is trying to solve here:
Through a challenging exploration of ancient legal knowledge this book offers new perspectives on how to deal with, and best profit from the Internet. [emphasis added]
So is it about how to make $$$ by using Ancient Egyptian and Roman business strategies?
posted by moonbiter at 1:26 PM on January 29, 2003
Nor do I really know how to comment productively on the FPP, since I haven't read the book. Nor am I really even sure what problem(s) the author is trying to solve here:
Through a challenging exploration of ancient legal knowledge this book offers new perspectives on how to deal with, and best profit from the Internet. [emphasis added]
So is it about how to make $$$ by using Ancient Egyptian and Roman business strategies?
posted by moonbiter at 1:26 PM on January 29, 2003
Your aspiring pilot will love these choppers! Soft, cozy cotton features cute helicopters. Elastic waistband has repeating Old Navy logo. Crew neck and snug cuffs at wrists and ankles are solid color with narrow rib. Plenty of room in bottom for over-diaper fit. For child's safety, garment should fit snugly. This garment is not flame resistant. Loose fitting garment is more likely to catch fire.
posted by sgt.serenity at 3:06 PM on January 29, 2003
posted by sgt.serenity at 3:06 PM on January 29, 2003
Okay... Ancient Egyptian wisdom for the internet:
Do not get into a quarrel with the argumentative man
Nor incite him with words;
Proceed cautiously before an opponent,
And give way to an adversary;
Sleep on it before speaking,
For a storm come forth like fire in hay is
The hot-headed man in his appointed time.
The Insutrction of Amenemope
posted by Foosnark at 8:06 AM on January 30, 2003
Do not get into a quarrel with the argumentative man
Nor incite him with words;
Proceed cautiously before an opponent,
And give way to an adversary;
Sleep on it before speaking,
For a storm come forth like fire in hay is
The hot-headed man in his appointed time.
The Insutrction of Amenemope
posted by Foosnark at 8:06 AM on January 30, 2003
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