Ulop’s Blog

I have enjoyed reading all the literature and posts about connectivism that I have read so far in the connectivism course CCK08 and I have a long way to go with this. I think that I have determined how connectivism will be of assistance to humankind. I believe the religious overtones to this concept should be emphasized.  The world is changing rapidly, and is in need of a new belief system, for humankind to advance as a species both on this earth, in this universe, and in the spiritual realm.  Connectivism is this system, it is the new path, the new Tao for the digital era.  The originators of this religion are the channels by which humankind has been connected with the concept. They have much to be proud of, and we, the followers of this new religion, are thankful for their efforts and lending themselves to this cause. Why do I consider this concept to be a religion? Many reasons, it seems that there is a change coming in how the world is views, and a lot of old beliefs and folklore and old wives tales are being discovered by science to be false, for one. And with globalization, and the connection of countries, opening of trade and borders, sharing of ideas and knowledge, it is clear that the global village is becoming one, and with that, we need one religion, one set of beliefs about our spiritual destiny, spiritual essence, values, morals and the like. And none of the current religions are likely to permit one of them to take on the role of global religion. The only way is through a new one, and what better belief system that one that is founded on the connectivity of people?  There is no better one, and that’s why I think this will prove to be a concept and religion that grows exponentially, we will see another application of Moore’s Law within this different context. Other religions wil still proper and grow, and the new one will be a partner to them in our growth as a species, and our will to survive on this planet through tough economic times such as now and through the coming tough environmental times headed our way through global warming.