Author: Joop Beris
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The dangers of eroding privacy
The dangers of eroding privacy We are living in an age where information is fast becoming the most important commodity. This has created a new class of poor people. Apart from the ‘have-nots’ we now also have the ‘know-nots’, people who are not privy to certain types of information. Because information is so valuable, lots…
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FBI takes down Megaupload, Anonymous takes down FBI
Yesterday, the FBI took down file hosting service Megaupload.com, for suspected copyright infringement. Why wait for ACTA to become a reality when you can jump the gun, right? Also, this case proves that ACTA is not necessary to act against sites suspected of copyright infringement. Today, it seems Anonymous is up in arms against the…
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So you think the Internet is free?
So you think the Internet is free, do you? Well, think again. I blogged something last week about that. And today, Geenstijl posted a link to a great visualisation about how free the Internet is. Have a look for yourself!
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Don’t be so positive!
Columbus wouldn’t have made it to the Americas if he had thought he’d never get there or how arduous and dangerous the trip was going to be. Einstein wouldn’t have made it out of the patent office if he had been gloomy and doubtful about his theory. And Robert Oppenheimer would never have been able…
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ACTA
This is an open letter to all those concerned, especially members of the European Parliament. Ladies and gentlemen, you are our elected representatives. You are the last hurdle the ACTA agreement has to take before it can be implemented. It is my fervent hope that you shall prove to be an insurmountable hurdle. It is…
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Personality vs. attitude
A phrase that I have seen floating around the Internet, Facebook and such and that I find true and useful: Make no mistake between my personality and my attitude. My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are. Very true indeed!