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Stiffness in an Otherwise Flexible World

The length of time it takes for objects to mold and give to the contours of your body? In a world of smaller objects made from more flexible components - the motivations for keeping objects stiff to the point of being uncomfortable?

Why this photo? The newish biometric passports includes an RFID tag that stiffens the entire passport to the point that it can no-longer comfortably be carried in a trouser back pocket. Though given the rigours of the road I have my doubts how long the RFID tag will last anyway.

And the footwear? One week to wear in a new pair of crampon-stiff-soled boots - a snow covered Mt. Fuji beckons. So if you see me walking-like-a-dork around the mothership today, that'll be why.

Writing from Helsinki | April 28, 2008 | Permalink