Here are some perfectly legal, morally sound, and relatively easy steps that every conscientious citizen should be taking to say no to untargeted government surveillance.… Continue Reading
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Can Digital Democracy Work?
What we’re seeing now is recognition that we have entered a transitional period in which the very foundations of civic participation and collective construction of identity have been set free from their historical limitations. From this point we can begin to conceive of new forms of ‘democracy’ that seek to incorporate plurality not only of perspective but also social form and function.… Continue Reading
Top 10 Futurist Websites
Given that Future Conscience exists slightly outside of the usual futurist circles, I thought that the readers here would appreciate a list of the sites that I feel have the most to offer when thinking about the future trajectory of humanity. That’s right, it’s another top 10 list!… Continue Reading
Hack the Planet! LulzSec, Anonymous and the Call for Accountability
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.… Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Digital Footprint
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.… Continue Reading
5 Ways to Overcome an Internet Kill Switch
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?… Continue Reading