The recent focus on hacker group LulzSec, as well as the amorphous Anonymous, has led to renewed scrutiny on the activities of hacktivists and calls for greater protection from them by the authorities; but it is important for future discussion to revolve around corporate and government accountability and transparency as well.
Being aware of the information about us that is publicly available is going to become an increasingly important skill to develop, and part of this awareness is an understanding of just where and how you can control these elements.
With the ‘Internet Kill Switch’ move by the Egyptian government seemingly reversed in recent days, it brings up a very important issue that needs to be addressed publicly and vocally: just what can be done to overcome any attempt by governments around the world to instigate an ‘Internet Kill Switch’ in the future?
Emerging over the past week is a clearly co-ordinated attempt to remove WikiLeaks from the internet, and even to end its existence as an organisation. So, what I wanted to do with the discussion this time is look at whether or not WikiLeaks can actually be shut down – and what this very serious precedent might set for the future of internet neutrality.
Over a year ago I started a series entitled Augmented Reality: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. The Good and The Bad were covered in due course, however the third part – The Ugly – never saw the light of day…until now.
There are many names in the world of futurism past and present, but one that is often overlooked despite his influential impact is the High Priest of the psychedelic movement: Dr. Timothy Leary.
 
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