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1 year ago

in What is Cloud Computing? on The Web Pitch
like other tech memes (e.g. open source) cloud computing will enable higher level phenomena that embody the same principles; for example, the emergence of cloud campaigning

2 years ago

in Josh Wolf: journalist or troublemaker? on Mathew's comments
You're right to highlight the journalist/non-journalist issue, and Josh's example of the pamhleteers is an important one. By looking at the values that need protecting, rather than argiung over official definitions of 'journalist', we can update our civic & legal system to the internet age.

In my post about Josh's release i propose that, from a human rights perspective (which is what the First Amendment embodies) we should drop the category of journalist altogether and find other terms for our right to participate and to be heard. "In harsh times, is it enough to be reporters, or do we need to become defenders?

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