With the internet age well and truly upon us, many governments around the world are trying to implement wide-scale broadband access to ensure that their citizens are connected. South Korea is a famous example, but it seems that Finland is the first country to officially pass a law that makes a broadband connection a legal right.
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FTC looks to punish dishonest bloggers
ReadWriteWeb has reported on recent guidelines released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that will allow them to fine bloggers who do not disclose their connections to companies and affiliates when endorsing a product.
Sydney dust storms – a sign of things to come?
By now you have probably seen images of the dust storms that covered Sydney. Although the storm itself is worthy of attention, I think what becomes more important is how this gives us a glimpse into the possible chaos and turmoil that could become far more regular in the near future.
District 9: Future ethics through alien eyes
Science fiction has always been a bastion for social commentary, and the latest cinematographic effort in the form of District 9 is no different. By planting the action in an accurate real-world setting, with believable motivations and agendas from all parties involved, the mirror is once more held up to our social conscience – and the result is anything but flattering.
DataMasher increases our access to government statistics
What I want to focus on now is DataMasher – a fascinating programme that allows users to combine different sets of government statistical data to examine geographical correlations between them.
Life Recorders – could they lead to widespread invasion of privacy?
Life recorders. Just who, exactly, is going to wear an object that records every moment of their movements? And could they eventually lead to a widespread erosion of our personal privacy?