adj. covering a wide field of subjects; digressive

Why this is the word of the week: It describes the way I function usually. It explains why I like the library so much.

Why this is relevant in a greater context: We are shifting from a linear pattern of thought  to one that is, well non-linear. This appears to be primarily because of the internet (though the chicken or the egg argument must apply- did we create the internet or is the internet creating us?). This is not to be mistaken for headline news, in fact it is the gist of one of the books that inspired this project, The Gutenberg Galaxy.

Use in a sentence: This blog is discursive.