The Thing About Tools

The thing about tools is…

..knowing if you have one or are one.

The thing about tools is…

..they need to have all of their parts intact to be properly used.

The thing about tools is…

..they need to be cared for to last.

The thing about tools is…

..the operator has to know completely what the tool does and doesn’t do.

The thing about tools is…

..the tool isn’t response-able.

The thing about tools is…

..the worst problems come from tools we believe aren’t tools.

God (and other imaginary beings), money (economics of all -isms), coercion (it’s not just for bullies), language (it’s what’s for dinner) culture (your generation has one), appearance (clothes make the man: do what?), credentials (weapons of mass delusion), loyalty (to your breed, clan, your brand be true, baaa ram ewe).