mega proposal

i propose to create a mega-network to facilitate, among other things, the true globalization of the internet. this network would be made up a hundreds or thousands of small units. each unit would be inexpensive, easily deployable, scalable, sustainable, and capable of adapting to local climate, culture, etc. perhaps each unit would be a simple construct/framework onto which locals could graft their building traditions to make the unit their own.

each unit would deploy a tethered balloon that carries a radio antenna. therefore, each unit would act as a node in a new network. one unit could be hardwired into the current infrastructure and act as the portal for all other balloons connected by line of sight. this is similar to some of the ideas i mentioned in my ILLINOIS post. this would allow an infinate number of new networks to grow from an infinate number central points. these network would begin to overlap and merge.

these units could serve a multitude of purposes beyond simply allowing internet access. it could also serve as a portal for medical care, a voting hub, etc.